Winning the Interim (Temporary) WBC Middleweight World Champion Title and Defending WIBA and WBF Titles

Ema: “This match meant a lot to me because I knew that I was fighting for the interim WBC belt, which, in case of victory, would guarantee me a fight for the world title against the then-champion and two-time Olympic champion Clarissa Shields. It was also a stressful year due to the coronavirus, and I didn’t have much time to prepare due to the emergency situation that temporarily prevented me from training with the trainers in the hall. I was highly motivated, and Chris was also in good shape at the time, used to tough big fights. However, I showed my quality and deservedly won.”