“Can’t imagine what the Lee family went through” – Fans in tears as Angela Lee lays down ONE Championship belt and calls retirement from MMA

Angela Lee is one of the greatest fighters in One Championship history. She reigned as the One atomweight champion since 2016. Angela won the inaugural atomweight title in 2016 and never lost the title in a fight. However, the days of Angela Lee gracing the cage have come to an end. After an illustrious career, Angela Lee announced her retirement at One Fight Night 14.

One Championship aired her FightStory live at One Fight 14. Following that, Angela came into the cage to engage the crowd. Angela said, “This year has been the hardest year of my life.” She talked about the importance of FightStory and its purpose to save lives. She continued, “I am here today, to officially announce my retirement. It has been an incredible eight years. I just want to say thank you to the fans and everyone.”

Angela Lee’s family went through a tragic time at the end of last year. Her sister, Victoria Lee, committed suicide, which devastated the Lee family. Since then, Angela and Christian Lee have avoided active competition. The loss of her sister and Angela’s mental health struggles remain why she retired.

She will now focus on helping others who struggle with mental health and depression. Despite her dominant fighting skills, her story proves she was also normal, just like any of us. She leaves behind a lasting legacy at One Championship, which no one might surpass.

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Fans react to Angela Lee’s retirement

At One Fight Night 14, Angela Lee announced her decision to retire. This shocked the Singapore crowd, who were hoping to see the longtime atomweight champion return. Fans went on the internet to react to the retirement. Check out some of the fan reactions:

Fight fans will miss the impressive skills of Angela Lee inside the cage. Fans wished her best of luck and hoped she would find peace after the tragic death of her younger sister. The MMA world saw the departure of another great fighter today.

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