Boxing champions Yokasta “Yoka” Valle and Thu Nhi Nguyen will be going head to head in a tough Minimum-weight battle.
This week, Golden Boy announced the upcoming 10-round fight between World Champions scheduled to take place at Ciudad Deportiva Heiner Ugalde, Hatillo, San José, Costa Rica.
The Costa Rican fighter says that she is looking forward to making a statement in this fight, especially against an opponent who has global recognition like Thi Nguyen.
“When I signed with Golden Boy I thought that there could be nothing better, my childhood dream was coming true. But it turns out that with the hand of God and the support of Óscar de la Hoya and Golden Boy, today I am surprised once again, with the opportunity to be able to show the world that Costa Rica supports its athletes. I can promise all of my fans and Costa Rica that I will give the fight of my life against a great rival, the WBO World Champion Thi Nguyen, who is an internationally recognized boxer,” said Yokasta Valle.
Yokasta also says that although this fight will be a tough match-up against a fellow world champion, she is confident that the Costa Rican people in attendance will make their presence felt in support of her.
“I know this fight is going to be a war of champion versus champion, unifying world titles, all or nothing! The only difference is that she is going to have to come to my house to face a ‘Yoka’ more motivated than ever! With the support of my people who I am sure will make their presence known with their incredible support. I WILL MAKE THE HOUSE TO BE RESPECTED!!!” continued Yokasta Valle.
As for the Vietnamese boxer, Thu Nhi Nguyen says the idea of her becoming a unified boxing world champion is an objective she is aiming for.
In fact, the Vietnam native says she's so confident that she guarantees a knock-out victory.
“I am very excited about this fight and the opportunity to be a unified world champion,” said Thi Thu Nhi Nguyen. “I am going to win this fight no matter what. I will be the hero of Vietnam, it is my honor to represent my country and the women of my country. I have been training every day to make this an exciting, action filled fight and deliver a KO victory.”
The first-ever unification boxing fight will be streamed through DAZN and also through Golden Boy Boxing Youtube page starting at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET.
