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World Super Bantam Weight champion Fatuma Zarika (centre) accompanied by SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri (right) and PS Sports Karemi Mwiria at KICC, Nairobi. [Photo: Jonah Onyango, Standard]

It will take something special to stop the dynamic boxer Fatuma ‘Iron Fist’ Zarika.

The 33-year-old’s tiny but toned frame belies the agility and pace she boasts. She is fast. Her technique quite a marvel to behold. Her punches are well calculated and her reach is just impressive.

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