TOP-ranked One Championship female mixed martial arts atomweight Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga of the Philippines didn’t take Meng Bo’s recent comments about her kindly.
Meng is fresh off an impressive performance against former One world title challenger Samara Santos at One: Unbreakable last Friday night, winning by unanimous decision after a close three rounds.
Meng took a dig at the Filipina’s skills and promised she would knock the No. 1-ranked atomweight out should they ever meet in the One circle.
Zamboanga, who is currently based in Thailand, responded to Meng’s call out and the 24-year-old rising star took a subtle swipe at the Chinese’s performance, but also welcomed a possible showdown.
“I was actually expecting her to finish her unranked opponent, but it didn’t happen. I enjoyed watching it,” Zamboanga said.
“Of course, I’m always open to facing anyone they put me in the circle with,” she said. “Meng Bo is the No. 2-ranked atomweight, so we will meet sooner or later. I know at some point, whether it’s in the tournament, or outside of it, we will fight.”
Zamboanga said that she is in constant training at their new gym in Bangkok, Marrok Force, where she continues to hone her skills alongside older brother Drex “T-Rex” Zamboanga and teammate Fritz Biagtan.