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Sarah Achieng' retains WBF super lightweight title

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Kenya's Sarah "Angel of War" Achieng fights Argentina's Edith Soledad Matthysse during their WBF Women's Super Lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on June 10, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

At last, World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight title champion Sarah 'Angel of War' Achieng' has successfully defended her global title.

"Although I had a common cold, it could not stop me from getting on with the fight," she said.

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