“One of the greatest cards ever” - Antonio Mammarella honored to duel Adrian Lee in talent-stacked ONE 167 spectacle
24-year-old ONE Championship newcomer Antonio Mammarella of Australia is ready to make his debut in the world's largest martial arts organization.
The first opponent he has drawn is none other than 18-year-old teenage prodigy 'The Phenom' Adrian Lee, and the veteran fighter says he is confident he has what it takes to beat the rising star.
Speaking to ONE Championship in a recent interview, Mammarella talked about competing against Lee in such an important event, and how it's a career milestone for him.
The Australian representative stated:
"I’m really excited about the event. ONE 167 is going to be one of the greatest cards ever. It’s such a blessing for me to see my name near world-class athletes that I’ve been following for years."
Needless to say, Mammarella is the underdog in this showdown as he takes on Lee, who is from the fabled Lee family of ONE Championship.
Antonio Mammarella and Adrian Lee lock horns at ONE 167: Tawanchai vs. Nattawut II on Prime Video.
The event broadcasts live from the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. It airs on Friday, June 7th, in U.S. primetime.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding the event as it happens.
Antonio Mammarella looks to score massive upset over favored Adrian Lee: "I'm ready for this"
Despite taking on a huge name in ONE Championship, Australia's Antonio Mammarella warns fans not to count him out, and that he's coming for the win.
In fact, he doesn't see Lee is some big star who he should fear. For Mammarella, Lee is just another opponent in front of him.
He told ONE Championship:
"It’s just another day in the office. Surely, it’s going to be the biggest show I’ve been part of, but it’s all part of the job, and I’m ready for this."