British Muay Thai fighter Marie McManamon returns to the global stage for a significant atomweight contest against Selina Flores. Their highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
For McManamon, this fight signifies a crucial fresh start. Her debut in ONE Championship was a demanding experience: a short-notice title challenge against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, the division`s reigning queen, which concluded with a stoppage loss in the fourth round.
Now, the former UK No. 1 is more determined than ever to firmly establish her presence among the elite fighters. The key differentiator for this upcoming fight is her comprehensive and dedicated preparation.
“I`ve had a full fight camp,” McManamon revealed. “Last time, it felt like a whirlwind. I was incredibly grateful for the opportunity, but this time, we`ve had a proper fight camp and thorough preparation.”
Marie McManamon challenges Allycia Hellen Rodrigues for the world Muay Thai championship.
This period of intensive training has proven transformative, allowing her to build upon the valuable lessons learned from her challenging debut. “With the experience of the last fight, I feel much more comfortable and confident going into this one,” she added.
Despite the unfavorable outcome of her previous encounter, McManamon drew a crucial sense of confidence and self-belief from her battle with Rodrigues. “The biggest takeaway was that I proved to myself my resilience and my rightful place here,” she asserted. “This is where I belong, and that`s a conviction I carry into the next fight.”
Her formidable opponent, Selina Flores, is an American athlete making her highly anticipated ONE debut. Flores boasts an impressive professional resume, having previously captured a WBC world title in a heavier weight class (122 lbs). She is now aiming to make an immediate and impactful statement in her first fight competing at 115 lbs.
