Achieng Soars Over Homakoma, Defends Commonwealth Belt

*Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng (Right) declared winner by the referee on TKO in the ten round of the women’s Commonwealth Super Lightweight title at the Nairobi Charter Hall on Friday* December 17, 2022. PHOTO/KPBC

NAIROBI, Kenya- Celebrated Kenyan boxer Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng successfully defended her Commonwealth Super Light Weight title at the Nairobi Charter Hall on Friday night.

Achieng defeated Chiedza Homakoma of Zimbabwe on Technical Knock Out in round eight of the grueling and pulsating ten-round duel.

At the same time, Consolata Musanga edged Salimat Tibesigwa of Uganda on points to win the eight-round Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) belt in the women’s Super-Bantamweight category.

This is the first title that seasoned Musanga is clinching, in her over-a-decade career, after so many futile attempts.

**Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng after winning the ten round of the women’s Commonwealth Super Lightweight title at the Nairobi Charter Hall on Friday December 17, 2022. PHOTO/KPBC**

“We are glad that our strategy for the fight worked out,” said Achieng who upped her training at the Kariobangi Social Hall ahead of the encounter.

“Next year, I’m planning to go for other belts like the WBC and the IBF,” the former Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) InterContinental Female Lightweight champion underlined.

“From here, I’m going to start preparing for the IBF title to be staged in Belgium in February,” Achiend added.

Ahead of the fight, Homakoma had traveled to South Africa to up her training for the bout for over a month.

“I’m not here for vacation, I’m in Kenya for business, and the business is to take the belt home,” the Zimbabwean had stated during the weighing-in on Thursday.

Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng pounds Chiedza Homakoma of Zimbabwe in round eight of their ten round duel to successfully retain her Commonwealth Super Lightweight title at the Nairobi Charter Hall on Friday night. VIDEO/ KPBC

Achieng defeated Anisha“The Massacre” Basheel of Malawi on October 20, 2021, to lift the then-vacant belt.

It was one of the most anticipated bouts of the year, a battle between two of the best super-light weights.

Both affirmed their status among the world’s best in this grueling battle, but it was Achieng who surprised, mixing in movement and boxing ability to go along with her athleticism and brawling style.

Achieng dominated the fight from the second round till the tenth, her versatility proved to be the difference as she became the new Commonwealth (British Empire) Super Lightweight Champion by scores of 100 – 80, 98 – 92, and 100 – 90.

KPBC President Reuben Ndolo (Centre) with Consolata Musanga of Kenya (Right) and Salimat Tibesigwa of Uganda a head of their eight-round Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) belt battle in the women’s Super-Bantamweight category.

While savoring her sweet-earned victory on Friday night, elated Musanga said her mission in the ring was to stop the loud-mouthed Tibesigwa from yapping and boasting about her yet-to-take-off boxing prowess.

“The girl was talking badly, I’m happy that I taught her a lesson, she should know she still has a very long way to go in this job.

Kenya Professional Boxing Commission President Reuben Ndolo who graced the fights among other government dignitaries said the bouts were professionally organized.

“The battles were balanced, the boxers were very competent, they had presence and ring generalship, we are happy that the fighters gave good accounts of themselves as they equally entertained us,” Ndolo highlighted.