Stamp Fairtex Ready to Defend Atomweight Crown Against Former Ally Zamboanga at ONE 166

Mark your calendars for March 1, as the Lusail Sports Arena in Qatar is set to witness a clash of titans at ONE 166. ONE Championship announced that Stamp Fairtex, the newly crowned atomweight champion, will defend her title against none other than her former training partner, Denice Zamboanga, in what promises to be an explosive encounter.

Stamp Fairtex secured the vacant atomweight title with a remarkable third-round stoppage victory over Seo Hee Ham at ONE Fight Night 14 in September. The 26-year-old Thai sensation boasts an impressive record of three consecutive wins and an overall tally of 11-2 in her tenure with ONE Championship.

Her opponent, Denice Zamboanga, enters the championship bout on the back of two decision victories over Heqin Lin and Julie Mezabarba. Having experienced a setback with consecutive losses to Seo Hee Ham, Zamboanga aims to turn the tables and claim the atomweight title, making this showdown even more intriguing as it unfolds in the arena.

The atmosphere will be electric at ONE 166, where the headline bout features a title fight rematch between Anatoly Malykhin and Reinier de Ridder. Adding to the excitement, Jarred Brooks will defend his strawweight title against Joshua Pacio, ensuring a night filled with high-stakes and adrenaline-pumping action.

As alliances are put to the test in the unforgiving world of mixed martial arts, Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga are ready to carve their names in history. Don't miss this thrilling chapter at ONE 166, where friendships will be momentarily set aside, and the quest for glory takes center stage in the Lusail Sports Arena.