Shevchenko Thrilled To Be Fighting At Her Best Weight

The definition of the phrase “Citizen of the World” should have a photo of Valentina Shevchenko next to it, and her willingness to travel the globe over the course of her duties as a professional fighter hasn’t dimmed in the lead-up to her Saturday bout in Toronto against Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

“Travel for me, my team and my coach Pavel, it’s like a natural lifestyle,” said Shevchenko, who saw Maine, Las Vegas and Los Angeles this time around in preparation for her UFC 231 co-main event. “I cannot live without traveling because travel gives me everything. You can explore new places, explore something new for you, meet great people. It’s amazing that in our life at this time we have the…