Marie McManamon Set for Crucial Atomweight Clash Against Selina Flores

British Muay Thai sensation Marie McManamon is poised for a significant return to the global stage, facing Selina Flores in a pivotal atomweight bout. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The highly anticipated Muay Thai contest between McManamon and Flores is scheduled to take place at the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, with live coverage beginning at 2 AM on Sky Sports Mix.

This fight represents a fresh start for McManamon. Her debut in ONE Championship was a challenging experience, thrust into a short-notice title fight against the reigning division queen, Allycia Hellen Rodrigues, which concluded with a stoppage loss in the fourth round.

Now, the former UK No. 1 is determined to prove her rightful place among the elite. A key differentiator this time is extensive preparation.

“I`ve had a full fight camp this time,” McManamon shared. “Last time, it was a bit of a whirlwind. I was very grateful for that opportunity, but we’ve had proper training camp leading into this.”

This dedicated period of preparation has been transformative, allowing her to build upon the valuable lessons learned from her debut. She added, “With the experience from my last fight, I feel much more comfortable stepping into the ring this time.”

Despite the outcome not being what she desired, McManamon drew crucial confidence from her intense battle with Rodrigues. “The biggest reflection was realizing and demonstrating my resilience, proving that I truly belong here,” she stated. “This is where I`m meant to be, and that feeling is something I carry into every new fight.”

Her opponent, Selina Flores, is a formidable American fighter making her ONE Championship debut. Flores arrives with a proven track record, having previously secured a WBC world title in a higher weight class (122 lbs). She aims to make an immediate impact in her first appearance at 115 lbs.