Zarika Fatuma retained the WBC title, and many Kenyans were excited.
Zarika garnered a total of 290 points to retain the title against her strong challenger who managed 280 points.
Zarika got 94′, 97′ and 99′ points respectively while Yamileth got 96′, 93′ and 91′ points in the same order as per the three judges who presided over the fight.
Her challenger Mexican Yamileth Mercado has expressed unhappiness at the decision of the judges.
While departing Kenya, the Mexican said:
I say goodbye to Nairobi, I am dissatisfied with the decision of the judges, but happy with the work I do, grateful to the beautiful people of Kenya who acknowledged the triumph and infinitely grateful and happy with my people from Mexico, thanks for so much support! I love them
She coninued
Thank you Kenya, I'm going sad for that unjust decision of the judges, but very grateful and enchanted by its people, it was a beautiful stay
Kenyans who have responded to her furious comments seem to agree with her.
JOSEPH TAGAYA....You won my friend we all saw it forget about the judges
Ole Mwaniki...You may have 'lost' the fight but you won our hearts. Gràcìàs ...
CityHustler...Don't worry cutie. Kenyans are good at maniputing results. From elections to boxing results😓😓😓
Maria 6:15...I was there zarika was giving you powerful punches but you were just wiping her sweat thats the diffrence uko na babati si kua judge 😂😂😂😉😉
Hon Jackson Mwakina ...Most of the time you weren't hitting the target .Next time try harder. .it's not about the number of fists you put on your Opponent; it's the number of fists you put on your opponent's face (target)