'The Queen' Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom is targeting a specific opponent and challenge for her next outing following a gap in activity.
It has been some time since we last saw one of the most dominant forces in ONE Championship compete. The 23-year-old Thai star has continued to go from strength to strength with each performance under the ONE banner.
Last time out, at ONE Fight Night Night 20, she unified the atomweight kickboxing titles by defeating Janet Todd via a unanimous decision. 'The Queen' has now turned her attention to conquering a second sport when she makes her long awaited return to action.
Allycia Hellen Rodrigues last fought on the same card. In a defense of her atomweight Muay Thai title, she defeated Cristina Morales. Phetjeeja now has her sights on the Brazilian titleholder so that she can become a two-sport world champion on the global stage.
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While in attendance at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium this past weekend, she explained her intentions to Nick Atkin:
"This is my goal in ONE Championship. I want to fight for the Muay Thai belt. I want to fight with Allycia. Whenever she's ready, I'm ready."
Watch the full interview below:
Phetjeeja has been undeniable thus far
It's hard to deny Phetjeeja any opportunity that she calls for based on her winning streak in ONE Championship.
With every challenge that has been put in front of her, she has proven herself to be a level ahead by clearing each hurdle.
Holding wins over the likes of Janet Todd, Anissa Meksen and Lara Fernandez, she has already proven herself at the top level.
However, a meeting with Allycia Hellen Rodrigues would be so exciting as the two titleholders go head-to-head for the first time.
The battle of atomweight world champions is sure to be on most wishlists heading forward in 2025.