Sarah Achieng’ of Kenya, the reigning World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion, is set to challenge Samantha Worthington of the United States for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title. This highly anticipated fight comes shortly after Achieng’ successfully defended her WBF title.

• Achieng’ has a professional record of 17 wins (with 9 knockouts) and 2 losses from 19 fights.
• Worthington holds a record of 12 wins (with 6 knockouts) and 8 losses (all knockouts) from 20 fights.
• The fight is for the WBC super lightweight title, which became vacant after Chantelle Cameron of the US relinquished it.

A highly anticipated clash is set for the men's 5000m finals in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, featuring Kenyan rivals Ian Wambui Kahinga and James Mwanza Musembi.

• James Musembi Mwanza and Elikana Kiprop Rono recently won gold and silver respectively in the men's 1500M race.
• The 5000m finals will take place at Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium.
• Ian Wambui Kahinga is a silver medallist, while James Mwanza Musembi is described as a "new kid on the block."