Nigerian Boxer Set For Heavyweight Clash In Saudi Arabia
The highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba and DR Congo’s Martin Bakole has been rescheduled, with the fight now set to take place on May 3rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Originally scheduled for New York, the bout has also lost its IBF heavyweight eliminator status following Bakole’s shocking knockout defeat to Joseph Parker.
Bakole had stepped in on just 48 hours’ notice as a replacement for Daniel Dubois in that fight, suffering a brutal loss that derailed his immediate title hopes. Now, he looks to redeem himself in a high-stakes clash against Ajagba, which will feature as an undercard bout on the blockbuster Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull event.
For Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs), this fight is a crucial opportunity to climb the heavyweight rankings and edge closer to a world title shot. Meanwhile, Bakole is desperate for a comeback victory to restore his reputation after his recent setback.
This fight marks Ajagba’s first professional fight outside the United States, while Bakole will be stepping into the ring in Saudi Arabia for the second time.
Bakole still stands as a top-five heavyweight in the WBC, IBF and WBA and Ajagba is No. 9 in the WBO rankings.
With both fighters eager to make a statement on the global stage, fans can expect an explosive showdown. Ajagba’s devastating power and precision will go head-to-head with Bakole’s resilience and experience, making this a must-watch battle in the heavyweight division.
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