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Esther Phiri

born 1987

The boxer who made the sport popular in Zambia

Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Zambia Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.

Why they are here

She came out of Lusaka's Chibolya compound and drew crowds that made women's boxing a national event in Zambia.

Esther Phiri is a former Zambian boxer, and among the best-known sportspeople the country has produced.
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