Wang Cong stokes Valentina Shevchenko rivalry fires at UFC Macau
Wang Cong is reigniting her rivalry with Valentina Shevchenko ahead of UFC Macau. Cong previously defeated Shevchenko in a kickboxing match over a decade ago and is using that victory to bolster her confidence. Recently, Cong criticized Shevchenko's absence from a fan Q&A, labeling her a 'sore loser' and questioning her fighting style.
- ▪Wang Cong defeated Valentina Shevchenko in a kickboxing match more than a decade ago.
- ▪Cong claims Shevchenko requested not to appear at a fan Q&A at UFC Macau.
- ▪Cong criticized Shevchenko's fighting style and called her 'Box Office Poison'.
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