Zhang Weili: I Can Ko Joanna Not By Luck

                                           Zhang Weili: I can Ko Joanna not by luck

                                                                                                      Source: China News Network

With a beautiful turn around whip, Zhang Weili threw Joanna Ko to the ground and quickly ended the battle in the octagonal cage.

This second battle with Joanna, the "upgraded" Zhang Weili staged a good play of the return of the king. After two unforgettable failures, Zhang Weili finally found herself in 2022.

In an exclusive conversation with chinanews sports a few days ago, Zhang Weili said that she was no longer afraid of failure: "no matter what difficulties I encounter in the future, I will face them bravely."

After the game, Zhang Weili has moved from Singapore to Thailand, where she plans to prepare for the game against active champion Kara espaza.

Although the venue and date of the game have not been determined, Kara also rejected Zhang Weili's previous invitation in a recent interview with foreign media. But Zhang Weili said that as long as she stood on the court, she would show 100% confidence.

China Singapore Sports: how to evaluate the second battle with Joanna? Before the game, did you think you could Ko your opponent?

Zhang Weili: I think I'm in good condition and well prepared. I want to play in the game. What happens in the game has been fully prepared before the game. Everything in the training also plays well.

I also thought about Ko before the game. I didn't want to play five games in this game. I just want to end the game, no matter what way.

China news sports: after the game, Joanna announced her retirement. How do you evaluate her opponent?

Zhang Weili: Joanna is a legend. She is the longest defending champion in our weight class (grass weight). I have been looking at her since a very early time. She inspires me like a flag. She is also a very respectable person. At that time, I always dreamed of competing with her, paying attention to her dynamics every day and watching her prepare for the war.

Chinanews Sports: in the second round of the game, you beat Joanna with a turn around whip. Is this action in your tactical system?

Zhang Weili: Yes, I have practiced this action many times this time. Some people say I was lucky to win, but it's not. No matter whether Joanna fights with me, swims, or even in which direction she swims, how I defend and block, I have corresponding strategies before the game.

Stand on the court and be 100% confident