Fatuma Zarika

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Fatuma Zarika
Fatuma Zarika on Y254 Channel.jpg
Zarika in 2019
Born
Zarika Njeri Kanghete

(1985-03-13) 13 March 1985 (age 40)
Nairobi, Kenya
Other namesIron Fist
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Reach168 cm (66 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights50
Wins34
Wins by KO18
Losses14
Draws2

Zarika Njeri Kanghete (born 13 March 1985), commonly known as Fatuma Zarika, is a Kenyan professional boxer. She held the WBC female super-bantamweight title from 2016 to 2019, [2] [3] becoming the first Kenyan to win a WBC title. [2]

Contents

Professional boxing record

50 fights34 wins14 losses
By knockout180
By decision1614
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
50Loss34–14–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kirsty Hill SD10 (10)11 May 2024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, EnglandLost challenge for the Commonwealth female super-featherweight title
49Win34–13–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Fatuma YaziduTKO4 (10)27 Oct 2023 Flag of Kenya.svg Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KenyaWon vacant WBF intercontinental female super-featherweight title
48Win33–13–2 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Patience MastaraUD1013 Nov 2020 Flag of Tanzania.svg Next Door Arena, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaWon vacant WBF female super-featherweight title
47Loss32–13–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Yamileth Mercado UD1016 Nov 2019 Flag of Mexico.svg Polifórum, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc, MexicoLost WBC female super-bantamweight title
46Win32–12–2 Flag of Zambia.svg Catherine Phiri UD1023 Mar 2019 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, KenyaRetained WBC female super-bantamweight title
45Win31–12–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Yamileth Mercado SD108 Sep 2018 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, KenyaRetained WBC female super-bantamweight title
44Win30–12–2 Flag of Zambia.svg Catherine Phiri UD102 Dec 2017 Flag of Kenya.svg Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, KenyaRetained WBC female super-bantamweight title
43Win29–12–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Flora MachelaKO1 (8)18 Feb 2017 Flag of Kenya.svg Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi, Kenya
42Win28–12–2 Flag of Jamaica.svg Alicia Ashley SD101 Oct 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Dort Federal Event Center, Flint, Michigan, U.S.Won WBC female super-bantamweight title
41Win27–12–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Grecia NovaUD624 Jun 2016 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Polideportivo De Sabana Perdida, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
40Win26–12–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Hamisa KassimTKO1 (6)25 Dec 2015 Flag of Kenya.svg Tamasha-Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
39Win25–12–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Asha NgedereTKO1 (6)12 Dec 2015 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
38Loss24–12–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Amanda Serrano UD610 Sep 2015 Flag of the United States.svg The Space at Westbury, Westbury, New York, U.S.
37Loss24–11–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Amanda Serrano UD629 May 2015 Flag of the United States.svg W.C. Handy Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
36Loss24–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jennifer Han UD1018 Apr 2015 Flag of the United States.svg County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
35Draw24–9–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Cindy Serrano SD628 Mar 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Loss24–9–1 Flag of Finland.svg Eva Wahlström UD815 Nov 2014 Flag of Finland.svg Steveco-Areena, Kotka, Finland
33Loss24–8–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jelena Mrdjenovich UD101 Mar 2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
32Win24–7–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Fatuma NamugerwaUD418 May 2013 Flag of Kenya.svg City Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
31Loss23–7–1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Delfine Persoon UD823 Feb 2013 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sporthal Schiervelde, Roeselare, Belgium
30Loss23–6–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Diana Prazak UD1020 Apr 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, AustraliaFor WIBA super-featherweight title
29Loss23–5–1 Flag of Germany.svg Elina Tissen UD1023 Jul 2011 Flag of Germany.svg Cultura - Sparkassentheater, Rietberg, GermanyFor GBC female super-bantamweight title
28Win23–4–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Eva ZalwangoKO1 (10)2 Oct 2010 Flag of Kenya.svg Toy Market Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
27Win22–4–1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Flora MachelaTKO2 (6)17 Jul 2010 Flag of Kenya.svg Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
26Win21–4–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Susan AndesoTKO1 (4)23 Jan 2010 Flag of Kenya.svg Pal Pal Gymnasium, Nairobi, Kenya
25Loss20–4–1 Flag of Russia.svg Marina KrasheninnikovaUD109 Dec 2009 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Hotel Pyramida, Prague, Czech RepublicFor WIBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title
24Win20–3–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Belinda Laracuente UD1020 Dec 2008 Flag of Kenya.svg Charter Hall, Nairobi, KenyaWon WIBF interim super-bantamweight title
23Win19–3–1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Jamhuri SaidTKO1 (6)21 Jun 2008 Flag of Kenya.svg Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
22Win18–3–1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Jamila UrokiTKO1 (6), 1:5613 Apr 2008 Flag of Kenya.svg Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
21Win17–3–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Mulinde NatongoTKO1 (6), 2:4529 Sep 2007 Flag of Kenya.svg Club Afrique, Nairobi, Kenya
20Win16–3–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Diana MakumbeKO1 (6), 1:3514 Jul 2007 Flag of Kenya.svg Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
19Win15–3–1 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Iliana BonevaRTD7 (10), 2:006 May 2007 Flag of Kenya.svg Hood Restaurant, Nairobi, Kenya
18Win14–3–1 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Galina Koleva Ivanova UD103 Mar 2007 Flag of Kenya.svg Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, KenyaWon WIBF bantamweight title
17Win13–3–1 Flag of Thailand.svg Jubjaeng Sor SingsanayUD612 Dec 2006 Flag of Kenya.svg Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
16Win12–3–1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Pavla StankeováTKO2 (10), 1:1912 Nov 2006 Flag of Kenya.svg Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
15Win11–3–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Monalisa SibandaTKO2 (10), 1:4230 Jul 2006 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
14Loss10–3–1 Flag of Germany.svg Ina Menzer UD1027 May 2006 Flag of Germany.svg Kulturhalle Zenith, Munich, GermanyFor WIBF featherweight title
13Win10–2–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Agnes AdongaKO5 (6)26 Nov 2005 Flag of Kenya.svg Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
12Loss9–2–1 Flag of Hungary.svg Bettina Csábi UD1010 Sep 2005 Flag of Hungary.svg Főnix Hall, Debrecen, HungaryFor WIBF and GBU female bantamweight title
11Win9–1–1 Flag of Zambia.svg Esther Phiri PTS421 Aug 2005 Flag of Kenya.svg Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
10Loss8–1–1 Flag of Sweden.svg Frida Wallberg UD1017 Jun 2005 Flag of Denmark.svg SAS Radisson, Aarhus, DenmarkFor vacant WIBF Intercontinental super-featherweight title
9Win8–0–1 Flag of Germany.svg Jasmin KneissTKO4 (6)25 Mar 2005 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
8Win7–0–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Jane KavulaniPTS419 Dec 2004 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
7Win6–0–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Mary NjeriPTS431 Jul 2004 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
6Win5–0–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Agnes AdongaPTS410 Apr 2004 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
5Win4–0–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Hawa DakuTKO4 (4)30 Dec 2003 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
4Draw3–0–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Conjestina Achieng PTS413 Dec 2003 Flag of Kenya.svg Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya
3Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Rukken KoronosoTKO3 (4)29 Nov 2003 Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya
2Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Ester HerkolePTS419 Oct 2003 Flag of Kenya.svg Nairobi, Kenya
1Win1–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Rukken KoronosoPTS412 Oct 2003 Flag of Kenya.svg Nairobi, Kenya

References

  1. "Boxing record for Fatuma Zarika". BoxRec .
  2. 1 2 "Against All Odds: The Fatuma Zarika Story- The Recap". www.sportpesanews.com. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  3. "Fatuma Zarika wants a rematch versus Yamileth Mercado/". boxingafrica.com. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Bettina Csábi
WIBF bantamweight champion
3 March 2007 – May 2007
Vacant
Title next held by
Oksana Vasilieva
Vacant
Title last held by
Licia Boudersa
WBF female super featherweight champion
13 November 2020 – April 2023
Vacant
Title next held by
Licia Boudersa
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC female super bantamweight champion
1 October 2016 – 16 November 2019
Succeeded by