(MAY 24)  The World Boxing Federation (WBF) Women's Intercontinental Welterweight title remains vacant, as a fight between local favourite Esther Phiri and co-challenger Sandra Almeida from South Africa ended in an unsatisfactory Technical Draw on Friday night, May 22, in Lusaka, Zambia.

It was shaping up to be a terrific fight, with Almeida starting strongly in the first round and Phiri coming back well to take the second, when an accidental clash of heads in round three left Almeida with a horrific gash above the left eye, making it impossible for her to continue with bone being visible and blood poring from the wound.

While the many fans in attendance were deeply disappointment with the outcome, WBF President Howard Goldberg reports from Lusaka that a rematch is already in early negotiations, and that both Phiri, 14-1-3 (5), and reigning South African champion Almeida, 6-4-2 (4), are eager to do it.

Promoter of the fight was Anthony Mwamba and his Exodus Promotion.