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Valentina Shevchenko’s bantamweight interest is back ahead of ‘rumored’ Amanda Nunes comeback After losing in a non-title fight, Shevchenko’s rematch against Nunes in 2017 ended in a tight decision win for the Brazilian that ‘Bullet’ staunchly protested. She teased a return to the bantamweight division as flyweight queen to challenge the ‘Lioness’, but Nunes’ shock retirement in 2023 ended those hopes of revenge. However, with Nunes planning a comeback in 2026, it seems as though Shevchenko’s ambitions of two-division title glory could soon return. “For a long time, (Nunes) was the only reason why I would return to 135 (pounds),” Shevchenko told MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn. “It was just one name, unfinished business what I had with Amanda. When she retired, I lost interest for that. “Now, let’s see,” she continued. “The rumor is that she’s un-retired, but let’s see if it’s a reality.”
