As part of her advocacy efforts, Angela is participating in a suicide prevention charity walk on Oahu, her home island in Hawaii. The event is part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s “Out of the Darkness” campaign. On her Instagram, Angela emphasized the significance of the month, “Hi everyone, September is suicide awareness and prevention month… Register today and help bring hope to those affected by suicide.”

The Lee Siblings’ Martial Arts Legacy and Future Endeavors
The martial arts world has closely followed the Lee family, with multiple members achieving significant success in ONE Championship. Angela’s brother, Christian Lee, holds titles in both the lightweight and welterweight MMA divisions. He’s confirmed to return to the ring next year. Simultaneously, their youngest sibling, Adrian Lee, is gearing up for an amateur fight, with great anticipation from ONE’s CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, for his professional debut.

Angela, meanwhile, is set to attend ONE Fight Night 14 in Singapore next month, where speculation surrounds her future in the sport, especially after setting up Fightstory.

Fightstory: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight for Mental Health
The core essence of Fightstory is about sharing, supporting, and uplifting those who feel isolated in their struggles. Angela’s heartfelt words on her charity reflect its depth and vision, “Everyone you know is fighting a battle you know nothing about… Fightstory exists to let people know that it’s OK to talk about your mental health… We are fighting the good fight for mental health and we are just getting started.”

For those battling suicidal thoughts, help is accessible and available. Remember, reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Note: For immediate assistance, contact The Samaritans at +852 2896 0000 or the Suicide Prevention Services at +852 2382 0000 in Hong Kong. In the US, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 988lifeline.org.

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There’s a chance that ONE atomweight champion Angela Lee will not return for another fight. ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong shares insights on Angela Lee’s future.

The Tragic Loss

The untimely death of Angela Lee’s sister, Victoria Lee, impacts her decision.

Manila, June 10, 2023 – ONE Championship’s women’s division faces a potential turning point as the promotion’s women’s atomweight champion, Angela Lee, contemplates the end of her MMA career. In a recent Facebook Live Q&A session, ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong hinted that the 26-year-old fighter may have fought her last bout and could retire from the sport.

During the session, Sityodtong addressed Angela Lee’s future, shedding light on the profound impact of the tragic loss of her sister, Victoria Lee. Victoria, who also competed in ONE Championship, tragically passed away at just 18 years of age this past December.

“Angela Lee is likely not coming back due to the loss of her sister,” Sityodtong revealed during the emotional Facebook Live session.

In a separate interview with the South China Morning Post, Sityodtong expressed that Angela Lee hasn’t made a final decision, but the promotion is prepared to crown an interim atomweight champion in her absence. To this end, ONE Championship is working towards arranging a highly anticipated matchup between Stamp Fairtex, the number one ranked atomweight, and UFC veteran Seo Hee Ham, who holds the second rank. This fight would determine the interim atomweight champion.

Sityodtong further confirmed that Angela’s older brother, Christian Lee, who currently holds the lightweight and welterweight titles in ONE, will take a break for the remainder of 2023. However, he intends to make a comeback in 2024.

With Angela Lee’s uncertain return, ONE Championship is likely to crown interim champions in both the lightweight and welterweight divisions to maintain the division’s momentum until Lee’s potential return to action.

“Angela is still undecided on her return, but could likely retire,” stated Sityodtong. “Stamp [Fairtex] versus [Seo Hee] Ham is interim [for the atomweight division].”

Despite the passing of their sister six months ago, neither Angela nor Christian Lee have directly addressed their plans to compete again.

While Sityodtong did not make any official announcements regarding the contenders for the interim lightweight or welterweight titles, it appears that both fights are in the works and scheduled for later this year.

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