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Achieng vows to take the fight to Malawian in September 8 bout

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Kenya's Dou Joyce Awino (left) and Sarah Achieng in Six rounds Super Light Weight fight in Nairobi on 24th March, 2019. [photo courtesy]

Universal Boxing Organisation (UBO) Intercontinental female lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’ will face Ruth Chisale of Malawi in a Commonwealth lightweight title clash at Nyayo Stadium, on September 25.

Since having her last non title professional-fight in South Africa on December 7, 2018 against home-girl Heddah Wolmoranns, Achieng’ said she is ready for action.

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