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Sarah "Angel of War" Achieng of Kenya fight Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina during their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Womens World Super lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi on June 10, 2023. Achieng was crowned champion on unanimous points decision. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
In yet another failed mission, Kenyan boxers will not be taking part in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The Kenyans had hoped to qualify for Summer Games but their efforts were dashed at the Africa Olympic Qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal in May.
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