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ONE Championship: Chatri says Anissa Meksen’s ‘emotional outbursts’ are ‘water under the bridge’ after apology

  • ONE Championship CEO praises Meksen as ‘greatest kickboxer on the planet’ with this year’s turmoil now behind them
  • Chatri Sityodtong happy to ‘move forward’ as French-Algerian star gets set for interim atomweight title fight next month

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ONE Championship boss Chatri Sityodtong has said the turmoil surrounding Anissa Meksen and his martial arts promotion is now “water under the bridge”.

The French-Algerian kickboxing star is set to fight for the interim atomweight title against Thailand’s Phetjeeja Ormeekhun on December 22 in Bangkok.

But the 35-year-old appeared to be close to leaving ONE this year after no-showing the weigh-ins for a scheduled mixed rules fight against Stamp Fairtex in January.

“I’ve never had an issue with Anissa, ever. I’ve always had a good relationship with her. I think she had an emotional outburst against me, but she gave me a private apology and I accepted and we move forward,” Chatri told the Post.

Anissa Meksen lands a right hand on Dangkongfah Banchamek.
Anissa Meksen lands a right hand on Dangkongfah Banchamek.

A planned interim atomweight kickboxing title fight with Stamp fell through in the aftermath of January’s incident, with the Thai upset by her opponent’s withdrawal.

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