Kenya's pro-boxing sensation Fatuma Zarika reckons she still possesses the mojo to tuck away a world title.
Zarika, 39, crashed in her last battle with Kirsty Hill of Britain in the Commonwealth female super-featherweight title contested at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England in May 2024.
However, the hard-punching pugilist claimed the judges blatantly robbed her of a well-deserved victory in the hotly-contested slugout that witnessed endless fireworks.
The seasoned pugilist has now sworn to school her British opponent if she dares throw down the gauntlet to her again.
In an interview on Sunday, Zarika said she would continue to strop her blade as she prepares to rip her nemesis apart in the new season.
"I'm ready to contend for another title because that is exactly what my business is all about anytime I step into the ring," Zarika remarked.
"I believe I won my last fight but we all witnessed what happened. I'm not giving up just yet and I'll soon announce my next opponent," she added.
Zarika lavished praises on her coach Marvin Obuya for transforming her into a lethal and dreaded weapon.
"He's put in a lot of work to make me who I am and I owe him big time. I will soon reward his efforts with a big victory," Zarika stated.
She called for an overhaul of the local boxing terrain to get the nation back on track after a torrid run on the international front.
She expressed disappointment that the nation failed to deploy a boxer to the Olympics for the first time in 60 years.
"We have some very good boxers but a lot should be done to develop them into world beaters. There is very little they can achieve on their own," Zarika said.
"For our boxers to stamp authority outside the country, they need to feed well, train properly, and fight frequently in build-up tournaments. This calls for top-notch management in the sport," she added.
