Ky Hollenbeck talks upcoming title defense against Simon Chu at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 3"

On August 20th Ky Hollenbeck will attempt to make the first title defense of his WBC Muay Thai interim middleweight world title at Lion Fight Promotions "Battle in the Desert 3". The man attempting to foil Hollenbeck's title defense plans is U.K. fighter Simon Chu. Hollenbeck has had some big wins as of late over Gregory Choplin and Vuysilie Colossa, but now that he is a world champion his opponents know what he is capable of.

Pictures: Ky Hollenbeck training for fight in the Philippines and July 16th "World Stand Off" event

Scott Hirano stopped by World Team USA to capture some great pics of Ky Hollenbeck training for his upcoming fights. Hollenbeck will be fighting in the Philippines on June 25th, and again on July 16th in Pomona, CA at Push Kick Promotions "World Stand Off".