""This belt will be special if I win it, God willing. It's the belt that Laila Ali, Holly Holm and Amanda Serrano have held. They are legends of the sport.""
""I feel a lot of gratitude. I never stopped training and never underestimated anyone. I always gave my best. I'm always dedicated to training, always believing, always improving.""
""I'm happy, although my dream wasn't to be a fighter. I played handball. I wanted to live in Europe and play handball, but God had another purpose in my life.""
Cris Cyborg will compete against Paulina Cardona for the vacant Women's International Boxing Association super welterweight championship in Curitiba, Brazil. With a perfect 7-0 boxing record, Cyborg seeks her first boxing title, which has been held by legends like Laila Ali and Holly Holm. As she approaches 41, Cyborg reflects on her two-decade career in combat sports, expressing gratitude for her journey and acknowledging her growth as a fighter. She emphasizes her dedication to training and improvement throughout her career.
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