(NOV 22) When Rhonda Luna (15-1-2 2KO) leaves Monday headed to Sangju, South Korea for her fight with Ji Hye Woo (10-1 1KO), she leaves knowing that there has been a sea of controversy over the last few fights in Korea.. "I can't concern myself with that. The only thought I have on that, is that I know I am going to have to leave everything in the ring, no punch unanswered."

Rhonda has worked fervently and tirelessly since her draw with Gloria Ramirez to improve her power and timing. "I was disappointed with my performance in that fight. I am capable of so much more than what I showed in that fight and I think we have figured all of that out. I love boxing, but boxing is not my life. I am not ashamed to say that. I have perspective now. I know where my balance lies and I believe my team and I have made all the right changes. No one knows this Rhonda Luna. It took me nine years to get here and this is my time. I have learned how to be present in ring and how to leave other business out of the ring. When I am boxing it is all about boxing. I have a power within me that has yet to be seen and I know I must be relentless in my execution of our plan."

There is no doubt that Rhonda Luna has been a tough and durable fighter. She is a woman of few words but when she speaks, it is with a raw honesty. She has indeed made some interesting changes in her training. I have no doubt that Ji Hye Woo has yet to see the likes of the grit and drive that Rhonda Luna plans to deliver on November 28th, 2009 in Sangju. "I am ready" Rhonda told me, " more ready than I have ever been, it is my time and I have prepared for this in a different frame of mind." It was evident in her sparring, in her conditioning, even in the look in her eye as she conveyed her intention.

There is something different about Rhonda Luna....a desire and a hunger you could sense. Let's just hope that if Rhonda's plan is successful, that the decision will be fair and there will be no need to fight another fight out of the ring for justice.

Rhonda's sparring partner for today's session was two time National Amateur Champion Mikaela Mayer