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.”
