Malaysian boxer Hui Keng Fai is looking forward to a huge challenge in his upcoming title fight in Singapore.
The 22-year-old, who is scheduled to take on Jose Ocampo (20-10-1) of the Philippines on October 20 for the vacant IBO Oceania Welterweight title, switched from MMA to boxing earlier this year and has had a 3-0 record, including a win over compatriot Sam Chan in July.
Hui, who is also the UBO Asia-Pacific Welterweight champion, admitted his three fights so far were relatively easy.
"Your first few fights are usually not difficult, and with boxers of a similar level to you," he said.
"[My fights] were not really tough but at the same time, it was not like I completely destroyed my opponents, so I did not feel great or bask in glory.
"Every fight is a stepping stone, so I am looking forward to the upcoming fight."
His next opponent has been in the professional boxing scene for 10 years and fighting in various countries, which is why Hui is not going to take the fight lightly.
"It is a 10-round fight and will not be easy because my opponent has more experience than I have, but I have been training harder than ever to prepare to face him," he added.
"I have been training twice a day, six days a week, in the gym with my coach and another boxer [Mirage Khan].
"The three of us have hardly seen anyone else as we work out and train together."
(Picture: Terrence Chua)
The 22-year-old, who is scheduled to take on Jose Ocampo (20-10-1) of the Philippines on October 20 for the vacant IBO Oceania Welterweight title, switched from MMA to boxing earlier this year and has had a 3-0 record, including a win over compatriot Sam Chan in July.
Hui, who is also the UBO Asia-Pacific Welterweight champion, admitted his three fights so far were relatively easy.
"Your first few fights are usually not difficult, and with boxers of a similar level to you," he said.
"[My fights] were not really tough but at the same time, it was not like I completely destroyed my opponents, so I did not feel great or bask in glory.
"Every fight is a stepping stone, so I am looking forward to the upcoming fight."
His next opponent has been in the professional boxing scene for 10 years and fighting in various countries, which is why Hui is not going to take the fight lightly.
"It is a 10-round fight and will not be easy because my opponent has more experience than I have, but I have been training harder than ever to prepare to face him," he added.
"I have been training twice a day, six days a week, in the gym with my coach and another boxer [Mirage Khan].
"The three of us have hardly seen anyone else as we work out and train together."
(Picture: Terrence Chua)
