"Modern day legend" - Fans show their appreciation for Stamp Fairtex in changing women's combat sports
Fight fans online have gathered together to appreciate Stamp Fairtex and her continuous work in changing perspectives about women in combat sports.
Although women are still struggling to make it into the industry, there's no question that Stamp has opened the doors for the future generation of female fighters in ONE Championship.
Her breakthrough as a world champion in Muay Thai, kickboxing, and then in MMA, speaks volumes about who Stamp is as a professional fighter and as a person.
Her courage and determination to make her dreams come true in a male-dominated sport is obvious in every performance she's ever had.
Much of it stems from Stamp's early childhood and the hint of sarcasm and cynicism she received when she told her critics that she wanted to be a professional Muay Thai fighter.
"What are you doing? There's no future for women in Muay Thai?"
"Women's fights will never be as good as the men's"
And although she's made the history books as the first three-sport ONE world champion, Stamp isn't one to rest on her laurels.
She's looking forward to defending her MMA world title against surging superstar Denice Zamboanga on Friday, June 7, at ONE 167, which airs live from Bangkok, Thailand, on Prime Video.
For this, fans have a newfound respect for the triple world champion. They said so in the comments below:
"I will keep the belt with me in Thailand" - Stamp Fairtex vows to get the victory against Denice Zamboanga
Stamp Fairtez has another difficult challenger in former stablemate 'The Menace' Denice Zamboanga.
The Filipina rising star has worked her way up to the No. 2 spot with a couple of hard-fought victories against Julie Mezarbarba and Lin Hequin to earn a title shot against the Thai champion.
She also has a never surrender attitude about her, making her the perfect matchup for Stamp. But the Thai icon isn't deterred by how strong Zamboanga is. She vows to retain her MMA crown in her home backyard despite the struggle.
Speaking to her fans at ONE Fight Night 20, she said:
"I'm very excited since it's in Thailand. I hope my Thai fans will come to support me. I will do my best. Denice is very good. No matter what, I will keep the belt with me in Thailand."