[Full Text] Bad news ahead of retirement match, Cho Sung-hoon's deep sorrow... "Uncle who protested the 'unfathomable' ruling"

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Mixed martial arts fighter Choo Sung-hoon expressed deep sorrow upon learning of his uncle's passing.

Choo Sung-hoon shared the sad news on his Instagram on the 12th, stating, "My beloved uncle, who has always cared for and watched over me since I was born, has passed away to heaven."

He spoke affectionately about the deceased, saying, "Even during difficult times when our family was struggling financially, he was always the first to reach out and help us. He secretly gave me a lot of allowance, bought me many delicious foods, and traveled with me, creating countless memories. When I lost a judo match due to an inexplicable judgment, he was the one who took the lead in protesting more than anyone else. To me, he was truly a most precious and deeply beloved uncle."

Choo Sung-hoon expressed his deep sorrow, saying, "I was unable to visit often due to my busy schedule, and I never dreamed we would meet again like this. You are still so young... it's happening too fast, Uncle. It should have been my turn now to help you and return the love I received, but I couldn't do that, and I am truly sorry."

He then sent a choked message: "And I sincerely thank you for all the love and warmth you have shown me until now. In heaven, I hope you are living comfortably and happily, playing golf—the sport you loved so much—with my father. When my time comes someday and I go there too, let's definitely meet again and play a round of golf together. Uncle, I truly loved you very much, and I will never forget you in the rest of my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Rest in peace."

Meanwhile, Cho Sung-hoon is set to compete in the mixed martial arts (MMA) event "Black Combat 17," scheduled for November 21 at Seoul's Gochok Sky Dome. This will be Cho Sung-hoon's official retirement fight as a combat sports athlete. In light of this, Cho has previously shared that he has halted all broadcasting activities to focus entirely on training.

From the moment I was born until now,

My beloved uncle, who has always cherished and watched over me, has passed away to the heavenly realm.

Even during the difficult times when our family's financial situation was poor, you always reached out first to offer your help.

They secretly gave me a lot of allowance without my parents knowing,

You also bought us a lot of delicious food.

You have traveled together and created countless memories.

When I lose a judo match due to an incomprehensible ruling,

He was also the one who took the lead in protesting on behalf of others, more than anyone else.

To me, it was truly and deeply precious,

He was an uncle I loved more than anyone else.

I haven't been able to visit often due to being busy...

I never dreamed we would meet again like this.

He's still too young...

It's too fast, uncle...

Now it is my turn to help my uncle,

It was time for me to return the love I received...

I am truly sorry that I could not do so.

And all the love and warmth you have shown me until now,

I was sincerely grateful.

In heaven

while playing golf to your heart's content, just as you and our father loved so much

I hope you are living comfortably and happily.

Even if I one day reach the end of my time and go there,

Let's definitely meet again and play a round of golf together.

Uncle,

We truly loved you very much,

I will never forget this for the rest of my life.

I was sincerely grateful.

Rest in peace.

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