“The Danger in This Fight Is for Both Sides” – Julie Mezabarba Feels Zamboanga Fight Will Bring Out the Best in Them

Julie Mezabarba envisions herself leaving ONE Fight Night 9: Nong-O vs. Haggerty with a massive win that will put back on track in the Singapore-based promotion this Friday, April 21.

But the Brazilian star has a lot to do to achieve that goal, especially given the fact that she is bringing a two-fight skid into her battle with #3-ranked atomweight contender Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mezabarba started her promotional tenure with a commanding win over former ONE World Title challenger Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi in 2021. But she dropped her next two matches, against Stamp Fairtex and Jennifer “The Graceful” Olsim, respectively, leaving her in need of a win.

As disappointing as those losses were, Mezabarba refuses to look at her upcoming battle as a do or die moment.

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Speaking to ONE, the RD Champions athlete said:

“I don’t feel pressure ahead of my next fight. I don’t see myself like that because I know my potential.

“I don’t see myself with the rope around my neck because I’ve always given my best to the fans and the organization.”

Julie Mezabarba acknowledges the challenge ahead

With her mental state and confidence in-check, Mezabarba is ready to show out when she steps into the Ring opposite Zamboanga on Friday.

The Rio De Janeiro native sees plenty of similarities between herself and “The Menace,” so she is expecting an intriguing affair when she squares off with the Filipina star.

Mezabarba said:

“She’s an experienced fighter, just like me. So, I think the danger in this fight is for both sides. Denice has good boxing and a good ground game, too. But I see some gaps, especially in her striking.”

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Catch the two atomweight stars throwing down when ONE Championship returns to the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, for ONE Fight Night 9: Nong-O vs. Haggerty this Friday, April 21