Former three-sport ONE World Champion Stamp Fairtex has revealed her reasoning for choosing kickboxing over mixed martial arts for her highly anticipated comeback against four-time K-1 Champion Kana Morimoto at ONE 173: Superbon vs.
The elite Thai striker has spent a long time on the side lines after making history in her latest outing. ONE Championship has been trying to break into the US market for some time and they’re now scheduled to host their third event in the West.
Itsuki Hirata took ONE Championship by storm when she first made her debut. However, recent losses have stymied her ascent toward the atomweight crown.
Stamp Fairtex has been one of ONE Championship’s most popular fighters over the past few years due to her infectious energy and enthusiastic walks to the cage.
Buakaw Banchamek is a living legend, but that does not mean he is not impressed by the new generation of athletes. At the top of his list is ONE Championship star Stamp Fairtex.
Stamp Fairtex and Tye Ruotolo will defend their gold at ONE 166: Qatar. ONE Championship unveiled the latest two title tilts for the March 1 event on Tuesday (h/t Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso).