PHIRI SEEKS MORE THAN PYRRHIC VICTORY

World Boxing Council bantamweight world champion, Catherine Phiri (11-1-0, 15 KO’S) of  Zambia,  makes  the first defense of her title  on August 27 in  the Capitol Lusaka, against the dangerous Gabisile Tshabalala (9-1-1), from  South Africa

Phiri comes from winning the WBC belt after defeating Yazmin Rivas in Mexico, by technical decision in the 6th round with scorecards of 57-57, 58-56 y 59-55. While Tshabalala comes from defeating  Unathi Myekeni by decision.

Since she defeated, “Rusita” Rivas the spotlight has been firmly focused on Catherine Phiri, the first boxing world champion of Zambia. She`s also been named UNICEF ambassador in order to help  the improve  the lives of children throughout the Region.