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Achieng now holds the WBF, CBC and Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) belts.
Sarah Angel of War Achieng scored a one-sided 10-round unanimous points decision over Edith Soledad Matthysse at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on Saturday night to lift the WBF super lightweight title.
Achieng scored with stinging shots as she proved to be the faster fighter throughout, with Soledad unable to handle her opponent's southpaw stance.
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The Argentinian's sluggish movement was in contrast to the brilliant, dominant performance of the Kenyan champion, and the judges scored it 97-93,97-92,98-92 for Achieng.
The tempo was set in round two when a right uppercut instantly followed by a short left saw Soledad stagger for a second.
The Argentinian never recovered her composure as a partisan crowd roared on the Commonwealth champion.
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The rest eight rounds saw Achieng keep Soldedad at arm's length, with stabs to the body causing her particular issues.
At the final bell, Achieng immediately raced to salute the crowd before declaring herself ready to challenge for the WBC super lightweight title.
"It was a good fight though not easy since I had to dig deep, study her tactics and score after avoiding her close body assault," said Achieng.
I believe my victory is a statement enough that I can challenge for something big."
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Throughout the fight, Achieng displayed remarkable agility, quick reflexes, and exceptional footwork.
She skillfully evaded Soledad's aggressive attacks, expertly slipping and ducking away from danger.
Achieng's ability to anticipate her opponent's moves allowed her to land precise and calculated counterattacks, scoring crucial points that tipped the scales in her favor.
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The victory is a testament to Achieng's dedication to her craft, relentless training, and unwavering belief in her abilities.
As she celebrates this remarkable accomplishment, Sarah Achieng can rightfully bask in the glory of her triumph, knowing that she has left an indelible mark on the world of boxing and set the stage for even more remarkable achievements in the future.
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