LIKE newly minted ONE Strawweight MMA world champion Joshua “The Passion” Pacio, ONE Interim Atomweight MMA world champion Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga will bank on the support of the Filipino community when she unifies straps on foreign soil.
The Filipina superstar tangles with reigning ONE Atomweight MMA world champion
Stamp Fairtex at ONE 173: Denver on August 2 inside Ball Arena in Colorado. There, she’ll look to replicate Pacio’s feat with the help of the thousands of Filipinos who are expected to troop the arena on that day.
Like in the Middle East, the United States has one of the biggest Filipino communities in the world, and Zamboanga can’t wait to represent in front of her
kababayans out West.
“This upcoming fight against Stamp Fairtex in the United States is a dream come true for me. It’s not just a personal milestone but a significant moment for the Philippines,” she said.
“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.”
Relationship With Stamp Adds Depth Says Denice
It’s no secret that Zamboanga and Stamp have a solid friendship, but the Filipina insists that it isn’t going to affect this fight.
In fact, it’s an added layer to an already highly anticipated bout, a bout that’s been delayed for far too long because of injuries on both sides.
“Our journey from training partners to competitors adds a profound depth to this upcoming fight,” Zamboanga said.
“Outside the Circle, Stamp is a cherished friend, but come fight night, I’m prepared to showcase the evolution of ‘The Menace.’”
The world title bout is just the first fight announced of what’s expected to be another stacked card in ONE’s return to Denver.
