MMA competitor and former K-1 fighter Hong Man Choi has found himself accused of racking up unpaid debts in his home country. And it looks like authorities are taking the issues seriously, issuing an arrest warrant for the 34-year-old. The Korea Times has more on the situation:
"According to the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, the former traditional Korean wrestling "ssireum" champion allegedly borrowed one million won (about $900) from a friend, surnamed Park, in Hong Kong in December 2013.
Choi also borrowed 25 million won (about $22,500) from another friend, surname Moon, last October.
Moon and Park took legal action against Choi for fraud after he failed to repay the money on time. Moon later withdrew his claim."
Choi, who last fought in July where he was stopped in the first round of a Road FC event, has apparently been staying in Japan. He has ignored several summonses, which led to the warrant.
Nicknamed "The Techno Goliath", he is well-known for his massive size (7'2) and his dance moves in the ring after he wins bouts. He has competed in multiple K-1 World Grand Prix finals, and has fought the likes of Fedor Emelianenko, Mirko Cro Cop, and Jose Canseco in MMA.