“Jinnan’s weigh-in mistake was unprofessional,” Chatri told The Post after the tournament at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
“Olivier Coste is usually a good referee, but today he did a terrible job of defending his players with repeated blows to the back of the head. It was disappointing to say the least.
“For me, the match should have been stopped with a DQ after the third foul. Fortunately, Wonder Girl is 100 percent healthy after tests at the hospital.”
Angela Lee passes torch to Stamp, “I just didn’t feel like it anymore”
Angela Lee passes torch to Stamp, “I just didn’t feel like it anymore”
Wonder Girl said her CAT scan results were “good,” but she still felt dizzy and “heavy” on the left side of her head after going to the hospital.
“I’m a little disappointed in myself for not being able to participate in the full three rounds. I’d rather lose by KO than lose by TKO like this. I’m sorry,” she said.
During a media scrum backstage after the event, Chatri told reporters that despite the criticism of the match, she was still “proud” of both women.
“They are pioneers in developing new products for ONE, but it was a tough battle,” he said. “I don’t know how many athletes are going to participate with little gloves on. It’s scary and you can just punch them. So I’m really grateful to Jin Nan and Wonder Girl for making history as two female superstars. I am grateful.”
Despite Saturday’s teething problems, Chatri said special rules boxing with 6-ounce gloves is an “outstanding sport” and a “great product for the fans” that creates a variety of storylines. He argued that it could be done.
“But when you throw two guys in there without the power of a one-punch KO, things get a little trickier and not as dramatic,” he added. “It would be great if people went toe-to-toe.
“The people who first offered it to me were Liam Harrison and John Lineker and they both agreed. “Imagine that fight, someone would have been completely knocked out. is the concept, and we want Dynamite Hands and another way for martial artists to express themselves.”
Meanwhile, former MMA bantamweight champion Lineker is set to face challenger Harrison, who has won the Muay Thai title once, with ONE targeting a fight in January.
Lineker, who defeated Steven Roman by decision at ONE Fight Night 14, told the Post, “Yes, I’m very excited about this matchup. It’s great and it’s a diverse field.”
“I come from a boxing background, so it’s great to go out and box. I really love the idea and I’m really excited. I really respect it. [Harrison], he’s a phenomenal fighter, but he’s going to knock it down in boxing. ”
