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Sarah Achieng' retains WBF super lightweight title

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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