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USA Today
28-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
ONE 173 news: Stamp Fairtex set for title unification vs. Denice Zamboanga in Denver
ONE Championship's history-making women's atomweight champion , Stamp Fairtex, is set to face interim champ Denice Zamboanga for a title unification bout. The atomweight (115 pounds) championship fight takes place at ONE 173 on Friday, Aug. 1, at Ball Arena in Denver (presale tickets available here). ONE Championship officials communicated the news to MMA Junkie. Thailand's Stamp (11-2), the first three-sport champion in ONE history, has been sidelined since winning the vacant title by defeating Seo Hee Ham at ONE Fight Night 14 in September 2023. She was set for a pair of dates at ONE 167 and ONE 168 last year but could not compete at either event due to a torn meniscus. After a successful surgery and recovery, she is ready for action and eager to unify the title. 'I'm so happy to be going back to the U.S. again,' Stamp said in a press release. 'I was supposed to face Denice last year, but unfortunately, I got injured. Now, we finally get to fight for the belt. I was blown away by the support I received from all of my U.S. fans at ONE Fight Night 10, and I can't wait to put on a show for them again this August at ONE 173.' A rising star from the Philippines, Zamboanga (12-2) claimed the interim women's atomweight title by stopping Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27 in January. She enters the title unification bout on a four-fight winning streak stretching back to 2022. 'This upcoming fight against Stamp in the United States is a dream come true for me,' Zamboanga said. 'It's not just a personal milestone but a significant moment for the Philippines. Representing my country on such a grand stage fills me with immense pride. I am ready to give my all and bring honor to our nation.'
South China Morning Post
28-02-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
ONE Championship back in US with highly anticipated Stamp v Zamboanga headlining event
ONE Championship is making its highly anticipated return to the United States on August 1 with ONE 173 Denver, taking place at Ball Arena. Advertisement The event will be headlined by a Women's Atomweight MMA World Title unification bout between reigning champion Stamp Fairtex and interim title-holder Denice Zamboanga. Stamp, the first three-sport World Champion in ONE history, is making her first title defence after capturing the division's top prize with a victory over Ham Seo Hee at ONE Fight Night 14. Zamboanga, the interim champion from the Philippines, secured her title by knocking out Alyona Rassohyna at ONE Fight Night 27. Now, she faces a unique challenge in dethroning Stamp, a former training partner and friend, to become the undisputed atomweight queen. The coming clash marks a significant milestone in Zamboanga's career as she aims to make history for her country on the global stage. Advertisement 'I'm so happy to be going back to the US again,' Stamp said. 'I was supposed to face Denice last year, but unfortunately, I got injured. Now, we finally get to fight for the belt.' She added, 'I was blown away by the support I received from all of my US fans at ONE Fight Night 10, and I can't wait to put on a show for them again this August at ONE 173.'
