Published 56 days ago
ONE bout canceled: Phetjeeja withdraws from atomweight title defense due to injury
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The Thai champion Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom was forced to withdraw from her ONE atomweight kickboxing title defense, canceling her showdown with Antonia Prifti at The Inner Circle 28. A hand injury sustained during training shattered the hopes of a historic clash between two fighters with exceptional records.
To remember:
- Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom withdraws from her ONE atomweight kickboxing title defense due to a hand injury.
- The Thai star, undefeated in 8 fights under the ONE banner, was set to face Antonia Prifti at The Inner Circle 28.
- This setback robs fans of an explosive showdown between two fighters with impressive records.
Unbelievable but true: Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom, the fearsome ONE Championship atomweight kickboxing world champion, was forced to throw in the towel just days before her marquee bout. A hand injury, sustained during an intense training session, dashed her hopes for The Inner Circle 28. The Thai star, undefeated in 8 fights under the ONE Championship banner, was set to defend her belt against Antonia Prifti, a former K-1 champion and rising star in the sport.
This withdrawal leaves kickboxing fans deeply disappointed. The long-awaited clash promised to be a breathtaking spectacle: two fighters with stellar records, each boasting over 200 career wins, battling for the atomweight title. Phetjeeja, with an impressive 210-6 record, was looking to reaffirm her dominance after a muay-thai setback against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues. Meanwhile, Prifti dreamed of capturing her first major MMA or kickboxing title under the ONE banner.