September 30, 2023 3:30 pm ET
If she wasn’t already a star, Stamp Fairtex seemingly solidified her standing Friday when she grew to become a three-sport titleholder in ONE Championship, a uncommon feat
Fairtex (11-2) danced her option to the cage at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, earlier than she handled business and finished UFC alumnus Web optimization Hee Ham (26-9) in Spherical 3 of the ONE Fight Night 14 headliner. The win earned her the ONE Championship 115-pound title, which was vacated minutes earlier by Angela Lee’s impromptu retirement.
“I really feel very proud and blissful that I’ve achieved the three-sport world titles right this moment,” Fairtex mentioned at a digital post-fight information convention. “I feel I’m the one girl and I’m the primary one that has achieved this title.”
The MMA title joins the promotion’s kickboxing title and muay Thai title in Fairtex’s assortment. As if the finished trifecta wasn’t particular sufficient, Fairtex obtained the torch from her idol (and former opponent) Lee within the cage after the battle.
“I used to be very overwhelmed as a result of it was like Angela herself passing on her belt to me, to obtain this championship title,” Fairtex mentioned. “I keep in mind the final time I had a battle together with her. She informed me herself I might be the subsequent champ, which I really feel very honored for that.” The victory, for Fairtex, could be much less vital if not for her journey to get there. Joined by her mom within the cage after the battle and backstage for media obligations, Fairtex couldn’t assist however mirror on her humble beginnings and the way they formed her.
“My household, after I grew up, we have been poor,” Fairtex mentioned. “We didn’t have loads in financials. … That’s how I spotted I solely have my household. My household is all I had, and they’re going to all the time be there for me.”
Fairtex sported a mouse underneath her proper eye at Friday’s information convention however in any other case gave the impression to be in good bodily situation. As for what or who’s subsequent, Fairtex welcomes all comers – after a while off.
“In the mean time, I’m not pondering of anybody subsequent,” Fairtex mentioned. “I’d wish to take a break, relaxation, and spend time with my household first. Truly, I’d like to battle with anybody who’s on the best way. I don’t actually thoughts.”
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