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Reigning and undisputed ONE lightweight and welterweight MMA world champion 'The Warrior' Christian Lee of the United States has chosen to honor his late sister in his own way, by continuing his martial arts career and helping guide the next generation of martial artists.
18-year-old 'The Prodigy' Victoria Lee tragically took her own life in December of 2022, sending shockwaves throughout the MMA community. The Lee family was devastated, with former women's atomweight MMA world champion Angela Lee even going into retirement.
But 'The Warrior' says he knew he wanted to honor Victoria by continuing her legacy.
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The two-division champ and Prodigy Training Center founder told ONE Championship in a recent interview:
"We’re building up the gym. We’re trying to grow all the classes and get it to a point where we can not only support everyone, all of the staff and the coaches that we have on board – but then immediately turn around and give back to the community in an even bigger way than helping the kids and adults who are already training, but doing some nonprofit community work, as well."
Lee knows how much competing meant to his late sister, and that continuing his own caree would be what she had wanted for him.
'The Warrior' returns to action this weekend at ONE Fight Night 26 on Prime Video.
Christian Lee returns to ONE Championship to defend gold against Alibeg Rasulov at ONE Fight Night 26 on Prime Video
Two-division king 'The Warrior' Christian Lee is set to defend his ONE lightweight MMA world title against undefeated Turkish fighter Alibeg Rasulov.
The two lock horns in the main event at ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video, which broadcasts live in U.S. primetime this Friday, Dec. 6. The event will be held at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.
