RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba dey set to battle Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole for the African boxing title on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This fight, happening at ANB Arena, go see both fighters clash for IBF final eliminator, as dem two dey vie to establish demself as the top heavyweight in Africa.
After Martin Bakole suffer one defeat to Joseph Parker three months ago, e don bounce back enter di ring again. Meanwhile, Ajagba, who don get a strong pedigree but dey face ups and downs, don find his way back with five consecutive victories against quality opponents like Guido Vianello and Zhan Kossobutskiy.
Ajagba, who at once held a record of 15-0, saw his unbeaten streak end when he faced Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez back in 2021. According to Ajagba, dat experience don teach him many things, as he don refocus and improve his game since then. “I’m ready to conquer,” he say. “Saturday night, people go see who dey reign supreme for Africa.”
For Bakole, dis fight be chance to prove say he still be heavyweight champion material. He don knock out notable fighters like Carlos Takam, and him dey enter this fight with more experience. “I’m di King of Africa,” Bakole declare. “After Parker, I went straight back to di gym.”
As dem prepare for di fight, many don predict say Bakole get an edge, particularly if di bout dey close or at range. But Ajagba get three-inch reach advantage, which fit help am keep Bakole at bay. Dis clash promises to be a serious test for both fighters.
Di fight between Ajagba and Bakole go start at 10 p.m. Nigerian time and go stream live for DSTV and DAZN, with fans expected to be on edge for dis heavyweight showdown. “Dis be heavyweight fight wey go show who be di real champion,” Bakole conclude.
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