Angela Hill talks upcoming fight with Jill Guido at Friday Night Fights Muay Thai

Fast rising amateur Angela Hill will be facing what many consider the toughest test of her career when she takes on Jill Guido this upcoming Friday at Friday Night Fights Muay Thai All Stars. Hill will be looking to keep her undefeated record in tact and was kind enough to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about her upcoming fight and future fight plans.

MTA: You are fighting Jill Guido this coming Friday, how familiar are you with her as a fighter?

Angela: I've known about her since I first thought about competing myself. I think her last fight was around the same time I had my first back in 2010. I'm not sure why she took the long break from the ring, but I'm expecting her to be my biggest challenge yet.

The Jump V.3 - Five female amateurs we want to see turn pro

by Peeloshmee Deonarian

Sadly there are only a few pro women Muay Thai fighters in North America, so in this special segment of the "The Jump" we will highlight five amateur women fighters that we would like to see eventually make the transition from the amateur to the pro circuit. We are featuring women fighters who have at least 10 fights. If you would like to express your opinion on fighters you feel are ready for "The Jump" feel free to shoot us an e-mail to mailbag@MuayThaiAuthority.com.

Florina Petcu (12-2)
Team: Renzo Gracie Muay Thai - New York, New York, USA
Coach: Joe Sampieri
2007 WKA Novice North American Champion, Virginia 

2007 Silver Medalist IFMA World Championship, Bangkok

2008 IKF World Champion, Florida Atom weight -50kg (belt)
2009 WKA US Champion, NYC

Florina Petcu came to Muay Thai with a background in dance and acting, but was quickly hooked on the competition that Muay Thai had to offer. Florina has fought and won against other notable amateur female fighters such as Miranda Cayabyab, Ashley Nichols, and Genesis Bravo. She is also 1-1 with her last opponent, Jill Guido, whom she fought on the Friday Night Fights All Female card in defense of her WKA title. Known for her excellent technique, most notably her brutal clinch work and powerful kicks, she is looking to make her return to the ring this year at the Take On Productions MSG card after taking time off to recover from an injury. Petcu’s thoughts on going pro are simple but powerful: “First learn to walk and then you can run.”