Lee is up for Female Fighter of the Year while Nguyen is in the running for three awards (Breakthrough Fighter of the Year, International Fighter of the Year and Upset of the Year). The ceremony will be held in Las Vegas on July 3.
Despite the global recognition Nguyen is earning, Amir believes he has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with the Australian.
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