Myanmar’s top striking export Vero, also known as ‘The Kayan Leopard,’ showcased her impressive skills once again during her recent performance on February 20. Representing Tiger Muay Thai, she secured a split decision victory over Israeli fighter Shir Cohen in an atomweight Muay Thai bout at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok. This win not only improved Vero’s professional record to 30-4 but also marked her third consecutive victory in the promotion.
ONE Championship released the full fight replay on their official YouTube channel, allowing fans to witness the thrilling matchup. Despite emerging victorious, Vero faced a tough challenge from Cohen, who displayed relentless aggression from the start. However, Vero remained composed and responded with precise counters and punishing knee strikes to neutralize her opponent’s offense in the first round.
In the subsequent rounds, Cohen continued to press forward with her striking combinations, but Vero found her rhythm and effectively countered with her own attacks, gradually wearing down her opponent. The final round was a closely contested battle, with both fighters exchanging blows, but Vero’s well-timed counters ultimately swayed the judges in her favor.
With this win, Vero solidified her position in the ONE atomweight Muay Thai division and is now a strong contender for the world title. Fans can watch the entire ONE Friday Fights 143 replay on ONE’s various platforms, including YouTube, the ONE Super App, and watch.onefc.com, subject to geo-restrictions.
In a separate development, ONE Championship’s three-sport world champion, Stamp Fairtex, expressed her eagerness to return to action in 2026 and mentioned Vero as a potential opponent for her next Muay Thai bout. Stamp, who is still awaiting her first fight of the year, sees Vero as an exciting matchup and is keen on facing her in the ring.
As fans eagerly anticipate the potential showdown between Vero and Stamp Fairtex, the martial arts community is buzzing with excitement over the prospect of these two talented fighters meeting in the ONE Championship arena. Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing matchup and other exciting developments in the world of combat sports.
[Edited by Aziel Karthak]
