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I lost the match because I did not receive any assistance from the government - Zarika

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Mexico's Yamileth Mercado and Fatuma Zarika in action [photo courtesy ]

Mexican super bantamweight Yamileth “Yeimi” Mercado on Saturday night dethroned the World Boxing Council Super Bantamweight Fatuma Zarika via unanimous decision at the Poliforo in Ciudad Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico.

The Mexican won with a unanimous points decision of 99-91, 98-92 and 99-91.

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