Denice Zamboanga has dreamed of this moment for years. On August 1, at ONE 173: Denver, she will step into the cage against her former teammate and reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight MMA World Champion, Stamp Fairtex, in a high-stakes unification bout.
Denice Zamboanga vs. Stamp Fairtex
The two used to train together in Thailand, forging a bond through countless hours of sparring and preparation. But when the cage door closes at Ball Arena, their friendship will take a backseat to business.
“It doesn’t matter who the champion is, be it her or someone else, my mindset going into the fight will always be that way,” Denice Zamboanga said speaking to The MMA Superfan, “This is going to be all business for me… Back in training, we do it seriously, so imagine when we’re fighting for the belt.