Chris Syborg intends to reemerge in the Professional Fighters League against an unbeaten icon following his boxing bout.
Bouncing Between Boxing and MMA: Cyborg's Multi-Sports Adventure
On the 17th of May, mixed martial arts (MMA) powerhouse Cris Cyborg prepares to commemorate a genre-defining milestone - her 20th anniversary in competitive sports - not within the confines of the octagon, but in the ring. Armed with a 4-0 record in the boxing ring, she steps up to square off against Precious Harris-McCreary at Fight Night San Jose, with eyes set on extending her boxing success.
Post-boxing, she plans to participate in two more contests under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner, one of which is expected to be against the undefeated star, Sarah Collins. During an interview with Bloody Elbow, Cyborg hinted at a possible showdown with Collins.
"I reckon she'll be my next adversary. She's gunning for the title, having recently vanquished Lia McCort, who was contending for the spotlight," Cyborg shared.
It's worth mentioning that the last time Cyborg graced the octagon was in October of the previous year. The night belonged to her, as she outmuscled Larissa Pacheco via unanimous decision, clinching the inaugural PFL Super Fights title in the women's featherweight division.
Looking Ahead: Boxing and Beyond
Titanic Clash against Precious Harris-McCreary
- Match Particulars: Cyborg's forthcoming boxing duel takes place in San Jose, California on the 17th of May. In this 6-round bout at 155 lbs, she confronts Precious Harris-McCreary, a prominent female boxer, as co-main event of Mixed Combat Fight Night 3, held at Tech CU Arena[1][2].
- Promoter's Return: The fight marks Cyborg's return to collaboration with promoter Scott Coker[2].
- Winning Streak and Potential Challenges: A successful encounter with Harris-McCreary opens doors for a blockbuster battle against Cecilia Braekhus, a unified champion in women's boxing[2].
Women's Featherweight Division Battle Royale in PFL
- Current Standings: As the current PFL MMA Featherweight champion, Cyborg aims to make history by simultaneously holding titles in both MMA and boxing[2].
- Future Look: No specifics exist about her next PFL bout against Collins or another opponent, but her ongoing chase for MMA dominance suggests continued engagement with the PFL.
Cyborg's Determination and Preparation
- Training Camp: To succeed in her boxing battle, Cyborg has honed her skills under the tutelage of Jose Benavidez Sr., at his training camp in Burien, Washington[2].
- Career Achivements: The upcoming boxing match also signifies a monumental landmark in her career's journey, being the 20th anniversary of her debut in MMA[2].
In conclusion, Cris Cyborg is steadily progressing towards her duel with Precious Harris-McCreary in the boxing ring, while retaining her MMA title and destiny remains tied to the PFL. For now, newly forged plans against Sarah Collins are on the back burner.
Additional Insights
- Battle for Supremacy: Valentina Shevchenko is chasing a challenge against Zhang Weili, but is confounded by UFC's revised conditions.
- New Horizons: Gilbert Burns envisions a career resurgence following a potentially victorious clash with Michael Morales
- Hot Contender's Claim: Islam Makhachev's coach authoritatively asserts that his ward is the second-best lightweight in the world, despite being out of the UFC limelight.
Bookmakers might be intrigued by Cris Cyborg's upcoming boxing match against Precious Harris-McCreary, considering her 4-0 record in the boxing ring and the anticipated challenges in the women's featherweight division both in MMA and boxing. After her bout with Harris-McCreary, sports enthusiasts can expect Cyborg to return to mixed martial arts and potentially face undefeated Sarah Collins, hinted at in a recent interview.
