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Achebi retains epic WBC Muay Thai ultra fight title

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Martin Achebi ina ction against Cape Verde’s Matias Brayan. [Mike Kihaki, Standard]

It was an incredible night for Martin Achebi as he retained his World Boxing Council (WBC) African Muay Thai Ultra Welterweight (67kg) title, at the Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi.

Achebi, 21, on Saturday night knocked out Cape Verde’s Matias Brayan in the 5th round to ensure the title remains safely in his cabinet.

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