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The stylish boxer also shared tips to young pugilists who want to be successful in the sport.
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika has put an end to speculations that she has called time on her career in the sport.
The renowned boxer noted that she is aware of the upcoming young ladies but most of them are afraid of turning into professionals with the fear of being misused.
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BOXING 'Iron fist' Zarika comes out of retirement, set to fight in April
Zarika revealed that her first battle will be in April at Vision Plaza, where she trains.
She revealed that for a lady to make the cut, they need to work extra hard and put in more effort in the sport.
“There are many young ladies in boxing but they have the fear of not being paid so they opt not to turn into professionals.
It’s not easy but they need to maintain discipline, eat healthy, listen to those around them, and make sure they show up at the gym every day. With these, it will be a bit better to maneuver,” Zarika told Nation.
The stylish boxer quashed the rumors that she has retired and noted that she has been training hard waiting for her next bout, which is yet to be confirmed.
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BOXING Budding boxer Brian Munyolo seeking to be first Kenyan male boxer to win a WBC title
In the recent past, Kenya has produced great male boxers but there is none who has won the global title.
She thanked her supporters for checking up on her and noted that she is still around and people should not be worried about her.
“I am still around…I have opened a gym and that’s where I spend most of my time. I am training slowly to make sure I come back stronger…I haven’t retired,” she said.
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BOXING Sarah Achieng exudes confidence ahead of highly-anticipated bout against Edith Matthysse
She has promised a great fight and bullishly said that everything will come out victorious since she will be fighting on home soil.
She also lamented about the abandonment of sports personalities when they are at their lowest. “People only support you when you’re doing well but they will leave you once you fail in life. That shouldn’t be the case…we should always look out for others,” she said.
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