Nigeria’s WBC silver title holder, Efe Ajagba, has expressed his desire to have his world title fight in Nigeria. In a recent interview, Ajagba shared his thoughts on fighting in Nigeria, his strengths, and who he considers a threat in the heavyweight division. “If I have the choice, I will bring it here to Nigeria,” Ajagba said, emphasizing his preference for fighting in his home country.
Ajagba’s confidence in the ring stems from his natural power and technical skills. He believes African fighters have an edge in boxing due to their strength and power, which can be further honed with technique. “African fighters, we have strength and power. That’s why I advise our fighters to not waste that power but just add more techniques,” he advised. Ajagba’s formidable right hand is particularly feared by his opponents, and he spares no one in the ring, including his sparring partners, who often refuse to return after facing him.
When asked about potential threats in the heavyweight division, Ajagba identified Oleksandr Usyk as a technically challenging opponent. “He is not a puncher, he is a boxer. He has very advanced techniques,” Ajagba said, praising Usyk’s elusive style and ring intelligence. Usyk’s ability to move and punch while avoiding his opponents’ attacks makes him a formidable opponent.
Ajagba believes he is just one fight away from the world title. His pathway was affected when Martin Bakole opted to fight Joseph Parker instead of him, reshuffling the division’s rankings. Despite this setback, Ajagba remains focused on his goal and is preparing for his next fight, which could determine his shot at the world title. “I think just one more fight to get to a world title,” he said.
Ajagba’s advice to upcoming boxers is to keep pushing forward despite the challenges. “I want to tell the youths, not just boxers now, just keep pushing in all you are doing. I know the country is hard, but you can never let your passion end,” he said, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and dedication in achieving success in boxing. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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