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Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga of the Philippines responded to comments from reigning ONE atomweight world champion Angela Lee that she has not done enough to earn her title shot, despite the promotion being named the next competitor. to the throne.
Lee made her feelings known after ONE Championship President and CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced plans for a ONE Atom Weight Grand Prix World Championship, in lieu of her pregnancy, which is expected to put her on the sidelines for at least one year.
The 24-year-old champion from Hawaii and Singapore says Zamboanga needs to conquer a few more big names to truly be worthy of a shot at the atomweight belt.
“I would like to give you a big congratulations. I am very happy for her. Motherhood is a very special experience for every woman. I think Angela will be a great mother, ”Zamboanga told members of the Filipino media.
“Angela is the world champion, she should do the right thing like all great champions do. She should respect other fighters who deserve it and most importantly, she should drop the championship belt as she cannot defend it, “Zamboanga said, continuing:” Most of the great champions would have done it right away, as soon as they knew they won. “Not being able to defend his belt for personal reasons.
The Filipino fighter said that she earned the right to fight for the title.
“I have proven myself to the world. I am the number one contender. I earned it by beating world class opponents. I have already faced Mei Yamaguchi, the fighter who almost beat Angela, in a fight that I think Angela was lucky to win. He was in trouble most of the time during that fight. I never had a problem against Mei. Mei is a great fighter and I respect her very much. In my opinion, she’s a better fighter than Angela. “
After defeating the highly respected Jihin Radzuan in her ONE debut, and then following that victory with a dominating victory over Yamaguchi, Zamboanga was expected to face Lee later this year or early 2021. But that has to wait now due to Lee’s pregnancy. .
Zamboanga should be a participant in the atomweight Grand Prix, although the ONE Championship has yet to announce confirmation. If Zamboanga enters the tournament, he will face the best talents in the division.
Sityodtong says the overall winner will not be competing for the atomweight belt, but for a chance to face Lee on the line for the title.
Zamboanga feels she is the legitimate number one contender and doesn’t beat around the bush about it.
“She made the decision to become a mother, which is great and I am very happy for her. However, he has to do the respectable thing and drop the championship belt. You shouldn’t wait for the organization to ask you. I am surprised that he has not made the decision to leave the belt, ”said Zamboanga.
“In a world-class organization, when the champion cannot defend the title for some personal reason, that title will be vacated and the best fighters will have the opportunity to compete for that title. Otherwise, it will affect the rest of the division. The fighters in that division will be discouraged if this doesn’t happen, because they won’t be able to compete for the title. “
“I hope she does the right thing and makes the announcement herself. Be the respectable champion as I’ve always known her. When she’s ready to go back, I’ll be waiting for her. “
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