Meng Bo and Tiffany Teo test skills in a consequential and intriguing strawweight fight at ONE: Heavy Hitters. This takes place on January 14th and emanates from Singapore Indoor Stadium.
I spoke with Bo ahead of this clash and we covered several subjects such as: -New aspects added to the training camp as Bo transitions to a different weight category
-If the Strawweight move was a goal for a while or if it was a "fresh coat of paint" scenario after being ousted from the ONE Atomweight Grand Prix
-If there are different dietary options available as well as increased strength and conditioning that Meng wasn't able to do before as an Atomweight
-If a Strawweight Meng Bo means that same big punching power but with a stronger cardio base to sustain bigger output
-The excitement with getting to fight such a high-level contender and multi-time title challenger in Tiffany Teo
-Tiffany Teo's striking acumen and if Meng Bo sees this fight as largely playing out to the feet
-Bo shaving her head after the Ritu Phogat loss and the symbolism of that gesture
-Meng Bo's new year's resolutions for 2022
-The hypothetical of a fight with fellow Chinese MMA compatriot Xiong Jing Nan for the ONE strawweight belt
-Bo's feelings on many pundits seeing her as a strong candidate for being ONE strawweight world champion by the end of the year
-Meng Bo being the youngest of four sisters and their thoughts on her MMA career
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