ONE Championship: Chatri confirms atomweight grand prix tournament after Angela Lee reveals pregnancy
- Championship tournament will begin in early 2021 with atomweight title-holder Lee expecting a baby in April
- ‘I am super pumped for this, stay tuned for details … congratulations again Angela and Bruno!’ says ONE CEO
ONE CEO Chatri said the tournament would begin in early 2021, following atomweight champ Lee’s announcement on social media that she is expecting a child with husband and fellow ONE fighter Bruno Pucci next April.
“Please join me in congratulating ONE atomweight world champion Angela Lee Pucci and Bruno Pucci on their wonderful news! I have had the good fortune of knowing both Angela and Bruno for many years and I could not be happier for them and the little one on the way,” Chatri wrote in a Facebook post.
“I have seen them both go through good, bad, and ugly times as athletes, individuals, and a couple over the years. And I can tell you that Angela and Bruno are truly wonderful people with hearts of gold.
“And yes, the rumours are true. I immediately signed the baby to ONE Championship as our youngest athlete signing in history when Angela first informed me of her pregnancy several weeks ago. Fans can expect a massive debut in 2037!
“On a more serious note, I am happy to announce that there will now officially be a ONE atomweight world grand prix championship tournament to kick things off in 2021. I am SUPER PUMPED for this tournament. Stay tuned for details!