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QUOTE Fast-rising Korean featherweight prospect, Chan Sung Jung has signed a six-fight deal with WEC, according
22 year-old Jung has accumulated 10-1 record since making his professional debut in June 2007. After initial stint in South Korean circuits, he fought in the Japanese-based DEEP where he earned victories over Michihiro Omigawa and Fanjin Son.
He leaped into limelight last year as a participant in Sengoku's featherweight grand prix where he choked out Shintaro Ishiwatari in a fierce slugfest before dropping a controversial decision to the eventual champion, Masanori Kanehara. He then rebounded with a victory over Matt Jaggers at Sengoku 9.
Jung, who carries a bizarre moniker of "Korean Zombie," most recently fought in a kickboxing bout at an "It's Showtime" event in Czech Republic. Squaring off against the former Lumpini stadium champion, Pajonsuk SKV, he scored a highlight-reel knockout with spinning backfist; unfortunately, Jung's ignorance of the promotion's ban of spinning backfist under its rule set nullified his victory and resulted in disqualification.
With his WEC debut, Jung follows in the footsteps of Dong Hyun Kim and Yoshihiro Akiyama to increase the Korean presence in Zuffa-owned promotions. According to his representation, he may fight in WEC as early as April 24 at WEC 48, the promotion's first Pay-Per-View card, headlined by the featherweight title bout between Jose Aldo and Urijah Faber. Though his opponent has yet to be confirmed, rumors suggest that Cub Swanson may welcome him into WEC. |
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