The 10-round bout will take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. While all eyes will be on Fury and Wilder in the main event at the T-Mobile Arena, Saturday's undercard will showcase a mix of some of the finest, the experienced and the prospective talents in the heavyweight division. His opponent, Efe Ajagba wins by disqualification. Full name: Efe Ajagba Nickname: The Silent Roller Gender: Male Date of birth: 22 April 1994 Age: 27 years (as of January 2022) Zodiac sign: Aries Place of birth: Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria Efe Ajagba's nationality: Nigerian Religion: Christian Height: 6' 5" (196cm) Reach: 85" (244cm) Efe Ajagba's weight: 91kg Profession: Professional Boxer Today belongs to me, Zhang said through a translator in the ring. I don't want that to happen in my next fight. Ajagba - Shaw headline on January 14th on ESPN. Instead, Shaw fought passively, allowing Ajagba to outhustle him for most of the fight. Ajagba will now face unbeaten Stephan Shaw, Top Rank announced on Tuesday. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. However, his dream of making a breakthrough in football came in vain, therefore, opening the door for a new venture. ", Jermall Charlo, boxing world champion and Fox Sports 1 commentator that night: "I was thinking that it was premeditated. The matchmaker shouldn't be in the opponent's corner. walked out of the ring protesting a pay dispute. He has amassed a total of 63 professional boxing rounds in his career. Frank Snchez Faure (born 18 July 1992) is a Cuban professional boxer who has held the NABO heavyweight title since 2019 and the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title since 2020.. Professional career []. But Harper said he did not get that document after he arrived in Minneapolis, even though he requested a copy of it. Lighthearted. Ajagba, a 2016 Nigerian Olympian, quickly established himself as one of the division's heaviest hitters, as he tallied six first-round knockouts in his first eight bouts. His opponent, Efe Ajagba wins by disqualification. Efe Ajagba emerges victor of brutal heavyweight slugfest in Ontario During one of the most enthralling bouts of 2019, a defiant resurgence from the underdog shocked the Californian crowd. ET. "But I'm looking forward to Sanchez first. Efe Ajagba - The Nigerian heavyweight gave a so-so performance in a dull fight but he deserved his unanimous-decision victory over Stephan Shaw in a 10-round bout Saturday at Turning Point. But a stacked undercard in Las Vegas will include Nigeria's Efe Ajagba, who claims he can "punch harder than Fury" after sparring with the Briton. ", Harper: "I decided to walk out when we touched gloves and I looked over my opponent's shoulder and I saw the matchmaker [Chico Rivas] in my opponent's corner. GERVONTA DAVIS (28-0, 26 KOS) ", Harper: "If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't have even got on the plane. Divisional rankings: Shakur and 'Bam' Rodriguez make debut in new divisions, where do they land? Efe Ajagba record and bio Nationality: Nigerian Born: April 22, 1994 Height: 6-6 Reach: 85 inches Total fights: 17 Record: 16-1 with 13 wins via knockout MORE: How to bet on combat sports. The fact that officials arrived at the correct decision was gratifying. Meet Joe Joyce, the heavyweight that is a fight away from facing champions Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Christina Linardatou opens up about her pregnancy, her return, and why she vacated her title, How Mikaela Mayer is rebuilding her career by taking bigger challenges, Curtis Harper, a boxer with a 13-6 record, was disqualified after exiting the ring seconds after the opening bell, Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato. ESPN+ stream to begin at 7:30 p.m. The 6-foot-6 southpaw from China couldnt miss the left if he tried. Here's a look into his biography and much more! That was the only way we would survive, Efe said. The knockout of Howard was a terrific finish, and Ajagba says it was no fluke. ", Rosenberg: "We have no copy of any contract. FIGHT WEEK "It was an explosive knockout so they brought me in because they believed I had the same knockout power like Wilder," Ajagba told BBC Sport Africa. We couldn't find any ticket details for Efe Ajagba at the moment. Did Mayer show she's ready for Katie Taylor? 12-0 (10 KOs) This is some text inside of a div block. However, his dream of making a breakthrough in football came in vain, therefore, opening the door for a new venture. Anthony Joshua got the win, but did he make a statement? I didn't understand why he did what he did. Ajagba knows well how discouraging life can be for young people in his home country. After that, I'll see who's there to fight before the world title shot.". Pound-for-pound ranking: Davis No. fight. [2], Ajagba took up the sport of boxing in 2011 after previously playing football for a club in Ughelli since 2005. When was the call to say something about the money? It was a wild night for everyone involved. 10 The boxer was born on 22 April 1994 in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, to Mr and Mrs Samuel Ajagba. Is Efe Ajagba still fighting? @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Changes and delays are outside of our control. I know how things go in Nigeria; its not easy. And (Shields) is the best coach, the best coach Ive ever seen in my life. He was born on 22nd April 1994, so he will turn 29 in 4 days. It was the beginning of a journey that has brought him to the limelight across the world. Efe Ajagba nicknamed The One and Only is a Nigerian professional boxer. Anderson vs Forrest results, scorecards & analysis, ESPN Boxing: Schedule, fighters & ESPN Plus, Boxing Schedule: Upcoming heavyweight fights, Sky Sports Boxing: Box Office, schedule, how to watch. Efe age is 27 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Delta State. [16], Ajagba faced off against undefeated Frank Snchez on 9 October 2021 on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder III. All the 30-year-old from St. Louis can do now is learn from the disappointment and fight harder every time out going forward. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Ajagbas first pro fight was in July of last year. Im very happy, said Ajagba, who shares in a nice apartment with a cousin. [1] He advanced to the semifinals where he was defeated by Joseph Goodall of Australia, meaning Ajagba won a bronze medal. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Who has the edge? Ajagba faces Frank Sanchez in Nevada, with the undefeated Cuban putting his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title on the line. } He also won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games. Also on the card: David Morrell Jr. vs. Yamaguchi Falcao, super middleweights; Gabriel Rosado vs. Bektemir Melikuziev, super middleweights; Zhilei Zhang, a southpaw from China, used a punishing left hand to close the right eye of Joe Joyce and force the ring doctor to stop the scheduled 12-round fight in Round 6 at Copper Box Arena in London, giving Zhang the biggest victory of his career. height: calc(100% + 1px); news delivered to your inbox. And, of course, no one connected to Ajagba expects bumps in the road. the guy jumps out of the ring. Heavyweight Zhang upsets Joyce with TKO win, Source: Mayer gets new foe; Linardatou off card, U.S. joins new boxing group to save Games spot, Source: Crews-Dezurn gets Marshall after mix-up, Jake Paul-Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5, Mendoza takes Fundora's belt with stunning KO, Shields gets Motor City title defense vs. Gabriels. The ESPN+ stream will include heavyweight destroyer Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) against Jozsef Darmos (14-4-3, 10 KOs) in an eight round affair. If he wants to build on his recent success, he needs to push himself harder inside the ropes. The fight ended up being less entertaining than expected, especially because Ajagba was not throwing a lot of punches. He doesnt want to go back to Nigeria without a championship belt.. Efe Ajagba (born 22 April 1994) is a Nigerian professional boxer. Ajagba is only 24 and still has a lot to learn, which the fighter acknowledges. without even throwing a punch. Everything is fine. "Tyson Fury can hit but doesn't come close to my power. Efe Ajagba is a Nigerian professional boxer, commonwealth champion, and Olympian with impressive boxing exploits. Much like Wlad, Ajagba has a great, stiff jab that he uses to walk down and corner his opponents, setting up his heavy right hand. Chandler would go on to dominate Round 2 before Poirier fought back in the final round to submit his opponent . In 2016 the Nigerian boxer won a gold medal in the super heavyweight event at the African Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament, held in Cameroon. Commission required it before weigh-in.". Many wonder whether fear of Ajagba played a role. That was what Efe Ajagba made of his Olympic Games debut in Rio. Charlo regains his world title via eleventh-round TKO in a throwback battle on FOX PBC Fight Night. I just dont see the all-around ability. At the time of writing this article, he is 27 years of age. That said he does have a plan for when the big checks start coming in. Ajagba's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 6 months and 30 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 7 days. width: 100%; Sign up, follow him and get alerts when new fights are announced. "I can tell you that I've learned a lot from the champion; he's very awkward, he's a big guy, he has a long reach. He grew up in his family home in Riverine town in Ughelli. Efe Ajagba. In the ninth, Cojanu took a knee with 2:25 left in the round, and the referee decided to stop the fight. "Lagos will be ideal. 26-5 (18 KOs) Record. He knows that sudden riches have ruined more than one boxer. Currently, He is living in Delta State, and working as Athlete. Nigeria's Ajagba was the [] top: 0; He didn't want to get in there. Shaw replaces Oscar Rivas, who had to withdraw from the Ajagba fight last week due to an eye injury. A hard right forced Ajagba to take a knee, at which time Sanchez landed a left hook. Frank Sanchez moves a lot and his plan is going to be to move around and stay out of range. Ajagba was Nigeria's only boxer at the 2016 Olympics in Rio and was eliminated by Ivan Dychko of Kazakhstan, who is now 9-0 as a pro himself. The violent nature of Ajagba's thunderous third-round finish of Brian Howard in April earned him an invitation to Fury's training camp as the self-styled Gypsy King prepares to meet Wilder again. } According to Naigagists, Efe Ajagba's net worth 2021 is estimated to be in the region of $2 Million. He did however, still do enough to hurt Rice and earn a unanimous decision victory. . He says: " i just focused all the anger i had for the Nigerian government in one blow" 11 Apr 2023 14:53:48 Boxer forfeits by walking out of ring (1:05) Curtis Harper leaves the ring at the start of the fight due to a compensation dispute. Ajagba (15-0, 12 KOs) and Sanchez (18-0, 13 KOs) will square off in an intriguing 10-round fight on the pay-per-view portion of the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder undercard October 9 at T-Mobile Arena. TKO 5. It was a stunning moment that aired on Fox Sports 1 live from the Minneapolis Armory in Minnesota. Boxing Junkie scored it 98-91 for Sanchez. Sign up, follow Efe Ajagba and get alerts when tickets go on sale. Harper got disqualified for leaving the ring 1 second after the opening bell. This is some text inside of a div block. Ajagba, his feet firmly on the ground, doesnt want that to be his fate. ET - Heavyweight knockout artist Efe Ajagba will make his Top Rank on ESPN debut Saturday, Sept. 19 against veteran Jonnie Rice in a 10-rounder as the co . He rattled his sturdy opponent several times and quickly closed his right eye with the formidable shot, which forced officials to stop the fight. Been waiting to see you and get the contract," Rosenberg texted Romero the day of the fight. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. ESPN has obtained a copy of a fight contract signed by Curtis Harper, who also sent Marvin Romero, the booking agent, a text message that said, "Just sent [the contract] in. Ajagba a former football player of a club in Ughelli, quit football for boxing. Entering the fight, Ajagba was a highly touted, yet unproven, heavyweight prospect who had rolled to a 5-0 record with no opponent making it far enough to hear the judges' scorecards. Thats Ajagbas goal, a world title. The two have a son called Tiyon Tayari, and a young daughter, Tahari Ese. Odds: Davis 2-1 favorite (average of multiple outlets) Ajagba loved soccer but decided by 2011 that he had a better chance of building a career in the ring, which led him to a local sports center in his hometown of Ughelli in central Nigeria. } Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The Delta State-born boxer is currently dating Tiya Renee. [4][5][6], In 2016 he won the gold medal in the super heavyweight event at the African Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Yaound, Cameroon. Efe Ajagba was invited to train with Tyson Fury after stopping Brian Howard in the third round of their fight in April Fury v Wilder III Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. The two have a son called Tiyon Tayari, and a young daughter, Tahari Ese. Harper cited a dispute over money for his decision not to fight, which resulted in his disqualification. When: Saturday, April 22 Thats the good fortune of Zhang, who used a wicked straight left to upset previously unbeaten top contender Joe Joyce by a sixth-round knockout Saturday night in London. But, with natural gifts, he caught on quickly. Sanchez boasts 13 knockouts from his 18 wins. The heavyweight is currently 28 years old. Sanchez seemed to catch a break in Round 6, when he fell to a knee after taking a jab from Ajagba. 2021 in Review: Top 5 Ghanaian sporting moments, from U20 AFCON triumph to an Olympic medal. The top of his list features British ace Daniel Dubois who is about to return after the first defeat of his pro career. Ajagba is 6' 5" (6 Foot and 5 inches) which is 196cm (1 meter and 96 centimeters). I love it. On the prospect of fighting back in Nigeria one day, Ajagba adds: "I'm pretty sure it will happen, but I have to talk to my manager and my promoter first. Permission has been sought and granted for all licensed media. I punch harder than Tyson Fury. By nationality, He is Nigerian, and currently, his food habit is mix vegetarian & non-vegetarian. ", Rick Glaser, promoter working with Harper: "You don't treat people like dog-**** and lie to them, con them and treat them blatantly horrible. I was saying, 'Wait. ", Marvin Romero, the booking agent for the fight who sent ESPN a copy of a contract with Harper's signature: "The contract signed by the promoter was given to them there. Ajagba is one of Nigeria's wealthiest athletes. When asked His secret.. Nigerian heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba wants a showdown with young British prospect Daniel Dubois as he looks to step up to elite company. This isn't the WWE. Gervonta Davis will face Ryan Garcia in a pay-per-view battle of hot, young stars Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As a professional, Ajagba holds the record for the fastest victory in boxing history after his opponent was disqualified for leaving the ring 1 second after the opening bell. Loving the new female warriors.Also Clarissa Shields should whoop lightweight menthat would be truly historical. "There's something special about him because of the way he moves forwards and backward. Women's boxing divisional rankings: Gabriela Fundora wins, keeps spot at flyweight; Mikaela Mayer debuts in new division. It promises to be one not to miss. Ever since stepping into the ring, the 27-year-old. padding-bottom: 30px; Currently, the Nigerian does not have a scheduled bout. And then, in Round 8, the winner had both his biggest and most bizarre moment. 22 April 1994 in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria, to Mr and Mrs Samuel Ajagba. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. He is also renowned by his nickname "The Silent Roller " who won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games . He said.. "I just focused all. I have a long reach too and I'm a heavy puncher but he has a lot of experience so I learned so much from him in camp.". overflow: auto !important; Efe Ajagba puts opponent to sleep faster than 84-year-old sipping NyQuil Whenever you can hear a knockout before seeing the person hit the floor, you know something wild just happened. Sanchez won 98-91, 98-91 and 97-92. He has made a lot of money in his short career, which he enjoys with his family. Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images, https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/weekend-review-efe-ajagbas-uninspiring-victory-and-a-bizarre-ending, Efe Ajagba outworks Stephan Shaw to win unanimous decision, Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw: LIVE updates, results, full coverage, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Let's go get him, let's go get him, let's go get him.' He just never gave Ajagba a good target. in his home town back in 2005. Here is a breakdown of his professional bouts. } Sanchez didnt land a tremendous number of punches but landed more and cleaner shots many of them counters and was an elusive target. He has three siblings, an older brother and two younger sisters. The Cuban, 29, knocked Ajagba to the canvas but delivered an extra blow to ensure he left his opponent needing to beat the count. height: 0; The event will start at 10:00 p.m. width: 100%; He Walked Out On His Opponent. Result. I told him, 'I love my husband. Rice has good size and a lot of ability but he suffers from the same malady as Shaw, passivity. Also seeing action is unbeaten local heavyweight prospect Jeremiah Milton (5-0, 4 KOs) against Nick Jones (9-4, 6 KOs) in a six rounder. Efe Ajagba Childhood Story - Early Life and Family Background: For Biography starters, Punch Thrower Efe Ajagba was born on the 22nd day of April 1994. Who could blame Harper if he was afraid? Sachkere, Georgia. The opportunity to fight a well-known opponent in a main event on national television (ESPN) doesnt come around often. He knocked out the American to claim his first professional victory in boxing. People are really excited about him now.. Nigeria's biggest boxing export, Efe Ajagba, is in line to make his debut in Britain this year after impressive outings in the United States. There are a lot of other top heavyweights out there that I'm looking forward to.". Theres more to it than that, though. "For the WBC heavyweight champion to spar with me, that encourages me. I'm closing this fight with you no matter what. I think he had other conflicts going on. Shakur stops Yoshino; 'Bam' Rodriguez wins flyweight world title. Indeed, Ajagba is shaping up to be a terrific fighter but also a fine role model. Undefeated heavyweight prospect Efe Ajagba was scheduled to fight Jacksonville native Curtis Harper in a six round heavyweight attraction during the event. And, oh my god, hes a hard worker. The bout will serve as the co-main event to the Adam Kownacki-Rober Helenius headliner in yet another nationally-televised fight for Ajagba. Efe Ajagba is a Nigerian professional boxer who enjoys remarkable achievements in the boxing arena. who walked out of the ring at the opening bell, The 10 Hardest Punchers in Heavyweight History, David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant: The Undercard, Polish Star Adam Kownacki battles Robert Helenius in a WBA Title Eliminator March 7 on FOX, Jermell Charlo Stops Tony Harrison in a Thriller, Regains Title. While growing up, Efe developed an interest in football and joined an amateur. Ever since stepping into the ring, the 27-year-old has shown great agility by destroying his opponents and every obstacle on his path to glory. left: 0; The Nigerian heavyweight sensation has lost only one bout in his career, against Cuban boxer Frank Sanchez, on 9 October 2021, in Nevada, United States. "He's the first top-class heavyweight that I've sparred with which looks good on my record," he said. Sanchez (19-0, 13) and Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) have a similar number of pro fights but the former had a vast amateur background in his native country, which made him an excellent boxer. Instead, he mightve done Ajagba a favor. Everything was right in the world. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/frank-sanchez-outboxes-easily-outpoints-efe-ajagba, Robert Helenius pummels Adam Kownacki again, wins by DQ, Jared Anderson puts Vladimir Tereshkin away in second round, Edgar Berlanga survives stiff test against Marcelo Coceres, Vladimir Hernandez upsets Julian Williams by split decision, Weekend Review: Zhilei Zhang shook up the heavyweight division with upset KO, Supersized: The 10 heaviest heavyweight champions in history, Fight Week: Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia set for clash of young stars, 'Manny Pacquaio has agreed to fight Conor Benn,' according to advisor, Tiny but mighty: Shortest heavyweight champions ever, Little big men: The lightest heavyweight champions of all time, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As you can see before the fight, I was joking, smiling. "Looking for possibly one more fight, then that's it. TV/Stream: Pay-per-view ($84.99) } Of course, Ajagba, once heralded as a future champion, will have to do more than he did against Shaw if he hopes to win a major title one day. Rosenberg and Rick Glaser, Harper's new promoter who was retained after the Ajagba bout, also said Harper deserved more than the $6,000 fee in the contract because it was a televised fight. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. An opponent has been secured for the unbeaten rising heavyweight, as Ajagba will face Los Angeles' Jonathan Rice in a 10-round clash on the September 19 show live from The Bubble in Las Vegas . @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { He has made a lot of money in his short career, which he enjoys with his family. His opponent, Efe Ajagba wins by disqualification. ", Campbell: "I run to the back because they told me to go get him. The Nigerian star once worked in a bakery to provide for his family. . Please check your email for a confirmation. In his last fight, he won against Stephan Shaw on 14th January 2023 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, United States. Im just waiting to see how when & how much the tickets are?? Based on what I saw on Saturday, Id be surprised. He delivered a breakthrough 10th-round stoppage of Daniel Dubois in 2020 and then topped himself in September, when he KO'd former champ Joseph Parker in 11 to climb the list of best big men. However, referee Mike Ortega took no action. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. img.article-list-image { This is Efe Ajagba a Nigerian boxer who knocked out his opponent in 23 seconds at the Rio Olympics. /*-->*/. Jonathan Rice Rice (16-6-1, 11 KOs) was more fortunate than effective against previously unbeaten Guido Vianello on the Ajagba-Shaw undercard. He might even be more skillful than the victor. The veteran heavyweight contender shocks the hometown hero to place himself in line for a title shot Saturday night on FOX. Previous to that, he had won against Jozsef Darmos on 27th August 2022 by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tulsa. 2 min read The objective should be to seize such an opportunity, to give yourself every chance to emerge victorious by expended every ounce of your energy in the ring. However people see it is really not my concern. Ajagba holds the record for the fastest victory in boxing history. At the time of writing this article, he is 27 years of age. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other He also won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games. EFE AJAGBA KNOCKOUTS Ringstar Sports 12K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K Share 681K views 5 years ago Show more Show more Efe Ajagba vs. Curtis Harper FULL FIGHT (Footage Courtesy of PBC). Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba knocked out his opponent in 23 seconds at the Rio Summer Olympics When asked his secret?. "But of course he could have had it. Related Stories. Even his wife, Sandra Rosenberg, said she didn't know he'd planned to do that. The star does not like to show off his property in public. Sportsbrief.com also published details about Tebogo Langerman, one of the most decorated South African footballers known for his stunning performances in the pitch. And this is where it all gets confusing. The commission won't let a fight happen without a signed contract. Heavyweight Efe Ajagba has a new opponent for his clash on January 14. ", Rosenberg: "It's the day of the fight and we still don't have a contract. But Harper did accept the per diem, hotel rooms and flights attached to the contract he signed. Of those 17 wins he has stopped 13 of his opponents, so his current knock-out ratio is 76%. He holds the record for the fastest victory in boxing history. "I have never sparred with a guy like that ever since I became a professional boxer in America," the 27-year-old added. [15] Ajagba secured another victory in his 15th fight, knocking out Brian Howard in the third round on 10 April 2021. Get the schedule sent straight to your phone. According to. left: -15px; The state of New York doesnt use replay under any circumstances, which made the commission officials decision intriguing. Ajagba was uncomfortable talking about the fortune he stands to make if things go well. Efe Ajagba's net worth cars, salary, house, nationality. Just need to get official approval.". Dad marched to the gym and told the coach in no uncertain terms: No, its not possible.The impromptu meeting produced an agreement: Efe would train early in the morning and work afterward. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. ", Harper: "It was the hardest thing for me to do, to walk back to the dressing room. 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