is now officially the undisputed ONE Women바카라s Atomweight MMA World Champion.
The announcement came after former titleholder suffered a setback in her recovery from a serious knee injury, sidelining her for longer than expected. Prior to these recent complications, the Thai megastar was slated to battle Zamboanga this summer.
After eight thrilling appearances in the world바카라s largest martial arts organization, 바카라The Menace바카라 captured the Interim World Title in January at with a dominant TKO victory over .
Now the undisputed atomweight MMA queen, Zamboanga told that her new status has given her a source of motivation and transformed her approach to training:
바카라When they elevated me to undisputed ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion, it just motivated me more in training. Now when I바카라m in the gym, I cannot afford to slack off one bit. I바카라m now always thinking of ways to improve and level up my training and my skills.
바카라I feel like I have to train more. I have to do more since there바카라s now a target on my back. At the same time, I also stop myself because I don바카라t want to overtrain and get injured again like in the past. Finding the right balance and consistency has been big for me since becoming World Champion. And of course, adopting a champion바카라s mindset. Just training hard, but also training smart.바카라
As the first-ever Filipina to capture an MMA World Title, the 28-year-old is well aware of the new challenges and greater responsibility that come along with wearing 26 pounds of gold.
But beyond her athletic achievements and the long line of contenders hungry to take her belt, Zamboanga takes immense pride in her growing influence, particularly among her compatriots.
She바카라s thankful for the unending support of her fans during her long and winding journey to the pinnacle of the sport:
바카라Aside from being a World Champion, I바카라m most grateful that I was able to inspire and be a role model for people. Since winning the gold, I바카라ve had countless blessings in the form of sponsors and endorsements.
바카라The support I바카라ve received is truly overwhelming. You really feel the support of your fellow Filipinos. You know how passionate my countrymen are, and they motivate me more to give my best every time. Even when I was losing before, they stuck with me through the ups and downs of my career.바카라
Although she바카라s reached the top, Zamboanga says her fighting journey has many key chapters remaining.
And after feeling what it바카라s like to wear gold around her waist, she바카라s determined to achieve even greater success on the global stage.
바카라I feel like my career is only just beginning after becoming the World Champion.바카라
Looking Ahead To Potential Challengers
While Stamp Fairtex바카라s injury and delayed recovery led to the cancelation of their World Title unification fight, Denice Zamboanga remains optimistic that she바카라ll eventually lock horns with her former teammate 바카라 and that it will be worth the wait.
The matchup between these atomweight stars has been years in the making, and Zamboanga thinks that a bit more time will create additional buzz:
바카라I think the wait will build even more excitement and hype for this fight [with Stamp]. People have been wanting to see this match for a long time. The wait will be worth it, and maybe the people바카라s anticipation will only make it bigger. Hopefully, our fans will stay patient and continue supporting both of us.바카라
As Stamp continues the arduous process of recovery, Zamboanga has her eye on other potential challengers. At the top of her list is #2-ranked divisional contender and former ONE Women바카라s Strawweight MMA World Title challenger .
The Japanese submission ace has used her ferocious grappling to put together a four-fight winning streak and emerge as a serious World Title threat at atomweight.
Zamboanga added:
바카라So far, the most active and I feel most deserving is Ayaka Miura. We know what she바카라s gonna do every fight, yet she바카라s been able to finish most of her opponents. She바카라s a dangerous challenger, to be honest.바카라
