“This is my life” - Stamp Fairtex says she will do everything in her power to keep atomweight gold, which includes beating Denice Zamboanga

Reigning ONE women's atomweight MMA world champion Stamp Fairtex can't wait to return to action and pick up where she left off her incredible career.

Every day getting closer and closer to making a full recovery from a debilitating meniscus tear she suffered in mid-2024, Stamp is already set up to unify the atomweight gold against her close friend and former training partner, newly crowned interim queen Denice Zamboanga.

Speaking to veteran ONE Championship broadcast analyst Mitch 'The Dragon' Chilson in the Circle, Stamp says she has no qualms about facing off against the Filipina and must remain professional.

'The Menace' said:

"It’s easy, I have to do what I have to do. It’s only one ticket, only one belt. I know everybody wants to steal my belt. I want to protect my belt. This is my life, and I want to take it to my home. Friends mean friends, but I’m an athlete. I’m a professional. So, just do it."

Stamp says she is about 60 percent recovered and will return to full-contact training very soon, although she expects to do a kickboxing fight before returning to MMA.

Stamp Fairtex can't wait to throw down with close friend Denice Zamboanga: "I’m so excited to meet her in the ring"

Denice Zamboanga is fresh off winning the interim atomweight MMA gold at ONE Fight Night 27 a few weeks ago, and divisional queen Stamp Fairtex was right there to meet her face-to-face after the crowning ceremony.

Stamp told ONE Championship:

"First thing, congratulations. Congratulations, Philippines! I’m so excited to meet her in the ring, but sure, I’m ready to fight with my friend, it’s ok."

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for all the latest news and updates surrounding Stamp Fairtex's next fight.