ONE Championship makes its return to the United States on Friday, August 1, for ONE 173: Denver.
ONE has delivered memorable events in Denver over the past two years and will make it three in a row in 2025. The martial arts giant returns to Ball Arena in downtown Denver for what is expected to be a star-studded lineup.
One headlining bout was revealed in the official press release, and it will see atomweight stars Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga unify the ONE Atomweight MMA World Championship.
“I am thrilled to announce that ONE Championship will be back at Ball Arena this August with one of our biggest events of the year. Stamp Fairtex and Denice Zamboanga, former training partners and now rivals, will step inside the Circle to unify the Women’s Atomweight MMA World Championship in a fight the entire world is waiting for. And that is just the first of several blockbuster bouts we have planned for this stacked card,” ONE Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong stated in the press release.
The two outstanding athletes were slated to meet in 2024 before Stamp became injured. With the Thai superstar on the sideline, Zamboanga captured the ONE Interim Atomweight MMA World Title against Alyona Rassohyna.
With the unification bout set, “The Menace” is excited to make her U.S. debut.
“This upcoming fight against Stamp in the United States is a dream come true for me. 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,” Zamboanga remarked.
Stamp’s return to action will capture the hearts of combat sports fans everywhere. But no one is anticipating the return more than her own self.
“I’m so happy to be going back to the U.S. again. 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,” Stamp stated.
Fans interested in exclusive ONE 173: Denver presale tickets can register here. The presale begins at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST on Friday, March 7. Inquiries for corporate group packages can be made by emailing ticketing@onefc.com.