Dialogue丨Zhang Weili: I can KO Joanna, not by luck

　　Chinanews.com, Beijing, June 21, question Zhang Weili: I can KO Joanna, not by luck

　　Reporter Xing Rui

　　With a beautiful turn and whip fist, Zhang Weili knocked Joanna to the ground and quickly ended the fight in the octagonal cage.

　　In this second battle with Joanna, the "upgraded" Zhang Weili staged a good show of the return of the king.

　　In an exclusive conversation with China-Singapore Sports a few days ago, Zhang Weili said that she is no longer afraid of failure in the future: "

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　　After the game, Zhang Weili has moved from Singapore to Thailand, where she plans to prepare for the game against active champion Carla Esparza.

　　Although the venue and date of the competition have not yet been determined, Carla also rejected Zhang Weili's previous invitation in a recent interview with foreign media.

But Zhang Weili said that

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KO opponent is in my expectation

China-Singapore Sports: How do you evaluate the rematch with Joanna?

Have you thought about knocking out your opponent before the match?

　　Zhang Weili: I think I'm in good shape and I'm well prepared.

What I want to play in the game, what happens in the game, I have been fully prepared before the game.

The things in the training are also very good.

　　I also thought about the result of KO before the game.

I didn't want to play all five innings in this game.

I just want to end the game, no matter what.

Zhongxin Sports: After the game, Joanna announced her retirement. How do you evaluate this opponent?

　　Zhang Weili: Joanna is a legend, she is the longest defending champion in our weight class (grassweight).

, and she was a very respectable person.

At that time, I always dreamed of competing with her, and I followed her news every day to see how she prepared for the battle.

Zhongxin Sports: In the second round of the game, you turned around and beat Joanna with a whip fist. Is this action within your tactical system?

　　Zhang Weili: Yes, I practiced this action many times in preparation for this battle.

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Regardless of whether Joanna is fighting against me, or roaming, or even in which direction she roams, how do I defend and how to block, I have corresponding strategies before the game.

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Stand on the field with 100% confidence

China-Singapore Sports: After this game, what is the one thing you want to do most?

Do you have any special food you want to eat?

　　Zhang Weili: I want to try some different sports, such as surfing.

I have been in a state of preparation before, and this time I happened to be in Thailand, so I can try it.

　　I wanted to eat ice cream after the game, but I only ate it once.

In fact, I want to eat everything before the game, and I feel that everything is delicious.

After the game, if you are full and not hungry, you will not be greedy.

Zhongxin Sports: Before you shouted to Kara and challenged her.

She responds to you that she is the champion and you should listen to her.

How do you feel about this response?

　　Zhang Weili: She is the champion, she has the right to choose, and I respect her too.

But there are still more than 4 months from now to October, and it is enough to prepare for a game.

She wants to be well prepared. I understand. It doesn't matter if she wants to wait, she can call wherever she wants.

That way we all have enough time to get to know each other.

Zhongxin Sports: If you face Kara next time, how sure are you to win?

　　Zhang Weili: Every time you prepare for a battle, you prepare with 100% certainty.

As long as you stand on the field, you must be 100% confident. This is the most important thing.

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I am no longer afraid of failure

Zhongxin Sports: Kara and Joanna, who do you think is the stronger opponent?

　　Zhang Weili: They are players of different styles.

Joanna's stand and fall are very good, Cara is better at wrestling.

They are completely different playstyles.

If you play against Kara, the preparation will also be different.

Zhongxin Sports: You won both games against Joanna in the end.

After KO opponent this time, what is the different experience?

　　Zhang Weili: These two games were not easy.

For the first time, due to the epidemic, the game was played in several countries.

After the game, I felt that the breath I was holding was finally put down.

This time, it is mainly to break through yourself.

Because of the previous two losses, my state was not very good for a while, but this time I mainly focus on adjusting my state.

No matter what difficulties I encounter in the future, I will face it bravely.

Zhongxin Sports: This victory has injected confidence into you, will you still be afraid of failure in the future?

　　Zhang Weili: I see it very openly now, and I think very clearly.

I used to think that failure was a painful thing, but now I feel that

　　Life is not smooth sailing. When things go wrong, how should we summarize our experience and how to make ourselves better from this matter? I think this is the most important thing.

(Reporter Xing Rui)