THEY are on different paths at the moment, but Eduard Folayang said he hopes to someday face young star Christian Lee in a title match.
"It would be an honor for me, and of course it will be a different challenge," said the 35-year-old former One lightweight champion.
Folayang, a two-time lightweight king although now on a tough run with one win in the last four fights, responded to comments made by Lee, the reigning champion, who said a match between them will be exciting.
"I would love to share the One circle with Eduard Folayang. I have a lot of respect for all that he’s accomplished in his career, and I think that we could put on a great show for the fans," said Lee, who claimed the title last year by beating Shinya Aoki.
"Eduard is a very good striker, and is now rounding out his wrestling and jiu-jitsu. However, I feel that his main strengths are his heart and his killer instinct. He’s the two-time former One Lightweight World Champion, so he doesn’t have many weaknesses. I think he’s a great fighter."
Folayang also returned the praise to the 22-year-old Singaporean.
"I am very impressed with his improvements. I saw his growth as an athlete," he said.
That's why Folayang couldn't be any more excited if the chance is given for him to test the mettle of his younger foe.
"It’s going to be a very challenging match if I face Christian Lee. I know I am still far from a World Title match, but in the future, I look forward to facing him,” said the man they call Landslide.
"It will be a big challenge for me if we face each other. I want to face him and I hope he remains the champ by then."
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