Seven-time world welterweight champion Esther Phiri left school at 15 and became a single mother at 16 while pursuing a boxing career in Zambia.
Synopsis
Seven-time world welterweight champion Esther Phiri left school at 15 and became a single mother at 16 while pursuing a boxing career in Zambia.
Synopsis
Esther Phiri stands in the ring as Zambia's first female boxing champion. After her father's death, she becomes a single mother at 16, selling produce to survive. Intrigued by boxing during an AIDS awareness event, Phiri faces ridicule but pursues her passion. Over time, she wins seven welterweight world titles. Amid her success, she struggles with societal expectations of marriage versus her career. In 2012, she announces her retirement, only to make a comeback later. The film follows her life over three years.
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Why Watch
- Meet Esther Phiri, Zambia's boxing pioneer.
- Follow her rise to seven-time world champion.
- See the impact of sports on women's empowerment.
Did You Know
- Esther Phiri became Zambia's first female boxer at 15 years old.
- She won seven welterweight world championships during her career.
- Over 80% of Zambia's population lives in poverty, impacting women's lives significantly.
- Phiri became a single mother at the age of 16 after her father's death.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Esther Phiri?
Esther Phiri is Zambia's first female boxer and a seven-time world welterweight champion.
When did Esther Phiri announce her retirement from boxing?
Esther Phiri announced her retirement from boxing in 2012.
What significant event took place during the Zambian premiere of 'Between Rings'?
The Zambian premiere of 'Between Rings' took place on International Women's Day, March 8, 2015.
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