Kenya's reigning Commonwealth and World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion, Sarah 'Angel of War' Achieng, is actively pursuing a historic opportunity to fight for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) world title. According to her manager, Frank Pittal, discussions are underway for a potential bout in May 2026 against highly-rated American boxer Samantha Worthington.

The coveted WBC super lightweight title became available after England's Chantelle Cameron vacated it on Friday, October 31, 2025, in a protest advocating for female boxers to compete in three-minute rounds, the same as their male counterparts. This development has opened a direct path for top-ranked contenders like Achieng to vie for one of the most prestigious belts in professional boxing.

Should the fight materialize and Achieng emerge victorious, she would join an elite club, becoming only the second Kenyan woman to win a WBC world title. The first was Fatuma 'Iron Fist' Zarika, who held the WBC super bantamweight title from 2016 to 2019.

The Path to the Green Belt

Achieng's ambition for the WBC title is buoyed by a strong recent performance. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Red Room Arena in Nairobi, she successfully defended her WBF world title for the first time in a commanding unanimous decision victory over Tanzania's Feriche Mashauri. The judges scored the 10-round bout conclusively in her favour, extending her professional record to 18 wins and 2 losses.

Her coach, Alfred 'Priest' Analo of Boxgirls Kenya, confirmed that Achieng has consistently expressed her dream of winning a WBC title. "It has always been my dream to win the WBC title," Achieng stated after a previous victory, signaling her long-term ambition. Her recent win against Mashauri, despite nursing a cold, has reinforced her readiness for a top-tier challenge.

A Formidable Potential Opponent

The prospective opponent, Samantha 'The Heat' Worthington, presents a significant challenge. The 30-year-old American holds an undefeated professional record of 12 wins, with 7 of those coming by way of knockout. Worthington is the current WBA interim female super lightweight champion, a title she won in July 2025. Her impressive amateur career included five national championships in the United States. As of November 2025, the official WBC rankings for the female super lightweight division have not been updated following the title vacation, but both fighters are expected to be leading contenders for the shot at the vacant belt.

Implications for Kenyan Boxing

Achieng's potential world title fight carries significant weight for Kenyan and East African boxing. A victory would not only elevate her own international standing but also shine a global spotlight on the nation's boxing talent. It would serve as a major inspiration for aspiring female athletes in a region where boxing has produced legends. The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) would likely play a key role in sanctioning the local aspects of such a high-profile international bout.

Born on October 22, 1987, the 38-year-old Achieng has steadily built a formidable career, overcoming challenges including a significant back injury that kept her out of the ring for over a year. Her resilience and dedication culminated in winning the WBF title in June 2023 and the Commonwealth title in 2021. While her team has expressed confidence in securing the WBC title fight, as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, there has been no official announcement from the World Boxing Council confirming the matchup for the vacant championship. The global boxing community awaits the WBC's official ruling on the contenders who will battle for the esteemed green and gold belt. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.