Challenge accepted.
Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga vowed to answer the challenge issued by ONE Championship atomweight queen Angela Lee, saying that she is laser-focused on winning the title next year.
Zamboanga and Lee engaged in a social media back-and-forth after the Filipina argued the Canadian-American should vacate her belt since she will not be able to defend it in the near future due to her pregnancy.
But Lee, who held the inaugural atomweight title since 2016, said she does not believe Zamboanga has done enough to be qualified as the No. 1 contender to the title.
“I think that Denice should have to face the top 10 girls first to truly prove herself as the No. 1 contender and the ONE Atomweight World Grand Prix Championship is the perfect way to do that,” said Lee.
ONE Championship chairman and chief executive officer Chatri Sityodtong revealed plans to hold the Grand Prix shortly after Lee announced she is expecting her first child due early next year.
While nothing is set in stone yet for the Grand Prix, Zamboanga, who ranks just behind Lee as the top contender in the division, is expected to be among the 8 athletes to take part.
“I am so pumped for this tournament. I’m looking forward to competing for this ultra prestigious title,” Zamboanga said.
“This will be the most challenging competition that no female fighter in ONE Championship history has ever faced.”
“A lot of people want to see me and Angela fight, so I will get the Grand Prix belt and then I’m on to the atomweight world title at the end of 2021.”
Setting animosity aside, Zamboanga had one last message for Lee as she begins her preparations for the Grand Prix in the coming months.
“Take care always and have a safe and happy pregnancy. See you in 2021,” Zamboanga said. – Rappler.com
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