Esther Phiri

Esther Phiri (born June 14, 1987) is a Zambian boxer. She became world champion after defeating Belinda Laracuente. In 2015, her fight against Sandra Almeida of South Africa came as a relief to her fans, who thought she had not done enough homework. But surprisingly, no female boxer, who is as successful as her, has ever come from Zambia apart from Catherine Phiri. She has totally revolutionized female boxing. Today many aspiring boxers look up to her as their idol.[1][2][3][4][5]

Esther Phiri
Statistics
Weight(s)bantam weight
NationalityZambian
Born (1987-06-14) June 14, 1987
Lusaka, Zambia
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins14
Wins by KO5
Losses1
Draws3
No contests1

Documentary film

The documentary film Between Rings, released in 2014, was created by her cousin Jessie Chisi. It tells Phiri's story, how she left her marriage to pursue a career in boxing, and remains torn between her own goals and her family and societal expectations.[6]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
19 fights 14 wins 1 loss
By knockout 5 0
By decision 9 1
Draws 3
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Draw 14-1-3 Sandra Almeida TD 2015-05-22 Government Complex, Lusaka interim Women's International Boxing Association World Welterweight Title
18 Win 14-1-2 Everline Odero PTS 2014-12-20 Chez-Ntemba, Lusaka
17 Win 13-1-2 Monalisa Sibanda KO 2012-02-17 Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka International Boxing Organization World Female Super Lightweight Title

Women's International Boxing Association World Super Lightweight Title

16 Win 12-1-2 Lely Luz Florez UD 2011-01-29 Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka vacant International Boxing Organization World Female Super Lightweight Title

Women's International Boxing Association World Super Lightweight Title

15 Win 11-1-2 Duda Yankovich UD May 29, 2010 Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia vacant Women's International Boxing Association World super lightweight title
14 Draw 11-1-2 Terri Blair SD 2009-11-28 Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka vacant Women's International Boxing Association World Super Lightweight Title
13 Win 10-1-1 Viparat Lasuwan TKO 2009-04-26 Hood Restaurant, Nairobi
12 Win 9-1-1 Hondi Hernandez TKO 2008-10-04 Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka Global Boxing Union Female World Super Featherweight Title
11 Win 8-1-1 Elina Tissen UD 2008-04-26 Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia vacant Global Boxing Union Female World Super Featherweight Title
10 Win 7-1-1 Belinda Laracuente UD Dec 1, 2007 Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia
9 Win 6-1-1 Radostina Valcheva RTD 2007-06-30 Woodlands Stadium, Lusaka, Zambia
8 Win 5-1-1 Monika Petrova UD 2007-03-18 Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka
7 Win 4-1-1 Kelli Cofer MD 2006-12-02 Moi International Sport Centre, Nairobi
6 Win 3-1-1 Patience Master PTS 2006-10-22 National Sports Development Centre, Lusaka
5 Win 2-1-1 Patience Master KO 2006-05-27 International ConventionCenter, Harare (Salisbury)
4 Win 1-1-1 Patience Master SD 2006-05-06 Nchanga Mine Club, Chingola
3 NC Monalisa Sibanda NC 2005-10-15 Mbare Netball Complex, Harare (Salisbury)
2 Loss 0-1-1 Fatuma Zarika PTS 2005-08-21 Moi International Sport Centre, Nairobi
1 Draw 0-0-1 Jota Sumaili PTS 2005-07-23 Mindolo Dam, Kitwe

References
  1. Schatz, Joseph J. (2008-08-04). "Boxer Breaks Barriers for Women in Zambia". WSJ.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  2. "In Zambia, woman boxer emerges as a new role model". CSMonitor.com. 2007-12-23. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  3. Caple, Jim. "Fists of Phiri - ESPN". Espn.go.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  4. "Zambia : Laracuente-Bruce say sorry". Lusakatimes.com. Retrieved 2016-06-19.
  5. "Esther Phiri: Zambia's 'Million Dollar Baby'". CNN.com.
  6. "German Premiere: "Between Rings – The Esther Phiri Story" with Director Jessie Chisi in Attendance". AfricaVenir. Retrieved 30 April 2019.
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