Ajagbas habit of stopping his opponents began at the earliest stage of his fighting career. And those close to him, including his trainer, Nate Campbell, said there was no problem until fight night. Here's the tiny oral history of the night Curtis Harper walked out of a ring in Minneapolis, according to the folks who were there. And, oh my god, hes a hard worker. Theres more to it than that, though. Here is a breakdown of his professional bouts. ", Sandra Rosenberg, Curtis Harper's wife: "Efe doesn't understand much English. Pro debut for Ajagba. Efe Ajagba (born 22 April 1994) is a Nigerian professional boxer who holds the record for the fastest victory in boxing history after his opponent was disqualified for leaving the ring one second after the opening bell. Sign up, follow Efe Ajagba and get alerts when tickets go on sale. He was scouted at the Olympics and brought to Houston, Texas, a city with a large Nigerian immigrant population, to base his professional career. 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. Sanchez boasts 13 knockouts from his 18 wins. More than 760,000 people have viewed the video of the "fight" on YouTube. 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. I couldn't say nothing to him because I wanted to hit him. Referee gives the final instructions. Thus, Rice, a late replacement for Shaw, emerged with a technical knockout victory. TV/Stream: Pay-per-view ($84.99) The 27-year-old is one of the richest boxers in Nigeria. [2], Ajagba took up the sport of boxing in 2011 after previously playing football for a club in Ughelli since 2005. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { The fight ended up being less entertaining than expected, especially because Ajagba was not throwing a lot of punches. Currently, He is living in Delta State, and working as Athlete. The state of New York doesnt use replay under any circumstances, which made the commission officials decision intriguing. He wants to show his people what hes capable of doing. Get the latest fight announcements, fighter spotlights, and other Referee Benjy Esteves initially ruled that the cut above Vianellos eye was caused by a clash of heads, which wouldve sent the fight to the scorecards and given Vianellos a victory. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { That said he does have a plan for when the big checks start coming in. "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. What happens when a boxer kills his opponent? 10 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.. Efe Ajagba nicknamed The One and Only is a Nigerian professional boxer. The Cuban, 29, knocked Ajagba to the canvas but delivered an extra blow to ensure he left Currently, the Nigerian does not have a scheduled bout. But, with natural gifts, he caught on quickly. 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. He has amassed a total of 63 professional boxing rounds in his career. The well-schooled Cuban heavyweight outboxed fellow prospect Efe Ajagba to win a one-sided unanimous decision at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a victory that should move him up the rankings. The Nigerian star once worked in a bakery to provide for his family. 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 Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. How good will the promotion be? Wilder? What was Ajagba's last fight? Ajagba will probably regret not throwing more punches in the fight. He doesnt know when to stop. His first professional fight came against Tyrell Herndon of the United States at Bakersfield, California. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? The bout will serve as the co-main event to the Adam Kownacki-Rober Helenius headliner in yet another nationally-televised fight for Ajagba. Instead, Shaw fought passively, allowing Ajagba to outhustle him for most of the fight. Sports Boxing Nigeria's heavyweight boxing sensation, Efe Ajagba, suffered his first professional boxing career loss on 9 October 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas in the hands of Frank. There are a lot of other top heavyweights out there that I'm looking forward to.". The Nigerian star once worked in a bakery to provide for his family. However, his fans are eagerly waiting to see if their star could take on British sensation Anthony Joshua in future. known for his stunning performances in the pitch. He has made a lot of money in his short career, which he enjoys with his family. ET. By the time I got back there, they had disqualified him. However, his dream of making a breakthrough in football came in vain, therefore, opening the door for a new venture. He smashed Jozsef . However, that mightve been the result of Sanchezs tactics. That fight was 3 months and 4 days ago. } He Walked Out On His Opponent. Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba has defeated American Stephan Shaw in their heavyweight battle in the early hours of Sunday morning. It doesnt get much more intriguing than this pay-per-view fight Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He did however, still do enough to hurt Rice and earn a unanimous decision victory. Continue with Recommended Cookies. There was no fear of Efe Ajagba. Get notifications of breaking news, fight & ticket announcements, Whyte Does Not Believe Joshua Will Delay Return To December: He's a Strange Guy, Doing Strange Stuff, Liam Smith, Chris Eubank Jr. Hit With Fines By British Board Over Presser Conduct, Hearn: There are conversations of Fury vs Usyk and Joshua vs Wilder on the same card, Wilder's Coach: We Want The Joshua Fight, Ball in Joshua's Court. Very close to a medal! @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { The rare breakthrough came about when Ajagba's opponent Curtis Harper was disqualified for walking out of the ring one . I think he had other conflicts going on. At the time of writing this article, he is 27 years of age. In his 16 bouts, the Nigerian has 15 wins, one defeat, and zero draws. 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. Leon Margules, president of Warriors Boxing, did little to clear up the confusion. Working with maverick Briton Fury was a memorable experience for Ajagba, which he hopes will stand him in good stead in upcoming fights. 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. Shakur stops Yoshino; 'Bam' Rodriguez wins flyweight world title. "Looking for possibly one more fight, then that's it. Efe Ajagba made his professional debut in July 2017, so he has been a pro for 5 years and 8 months. width: 100%; Can the 28-year-old get there? ", Romero: "That has nothing to do with the fight. Three years after lacing up his first gloves he represented his country in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and won a bronze medal in the superheavyweight division.Ajagba and his fellow medalists were invited to the home of the Nigerian president as part of a celebration and given stipends as a result of their success, which in Ajagbas case allowed him to focus 100 percent on the sport for the first time.The bronze medalist had been working at a bakery while he trained, his meager earnings helping his struggling family to make ends meet in a challenging economic environment. After that, I'll see who's there to fight before the world title shot.". Along the way he caught the attention of boxing manager Shelly Finkel, who ultimately signed the prospect to a professional contract. He was set to make $6,000 for the six-round fight. It was a wild night for everyone involved. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. ", Rosenberg: "It's the day of the fight and we still don't have a contract. Today belongs to me, Zhang said through a translator in the ring. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The Nigerian heavyweight has sent a warning to the division with one of the most brutal, one-punch knockouts boxing has seen in recent years. Efe Ajagba record. The heavyweight is currently 28 years old. Frank Sanchez moves a lot and his plan is going to be to move around and stay out of range. overflow: auto !important; ", Charlo: "It's never a good situation to quit anything without saying something, being professional. He rattled his sturdy opponent several times and quickly closed his right eye with the formidable shot, which forced officials to stop the fight. However people see it is really not my concern. The bout will be. without even throwing a punch. He is also renowned by his nickname "The Silent Roller " who won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games. Follow fighters & contests for reminders, updates & tickets. 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Is it time for football to phase out heading? Hes quicker and more athletic than Ajagba. At the time of writing this article, he is 27 years of age. I asked him, 'What the ****? In his only defeat, he lost on the scorecards. [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. He made his international debut in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at Glasgow, Scotland, representing his country in the Super-Heavyweight division. Ajagba, his feet firmly on the ground, doesnt want that to be his fate. He knocked out the American to claim his first professional victory in boxing. 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 []. The former bakery worker made the list to compete for Nigeria's team at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow. Harper cited a dispute over money for his decision not to fight, which resulted in his disqualification. Ajagba who hails from Delta State in the Southern part of Nigeria . I was with two friends when that happened. Sanchez was a class above Ajagba in a battle of unbeaten . [1] He advanced to the semifinals where he was defeated by Joseph Goodall of Australia, meaning Ajagba won a bronze medal. In 2016 the Nigerian boxer won a gold medal in the super heavyweight event at the African Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament, held in Cameroon. Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw odds. He also enjoys living in Texas, far from the hardships back home in Africa. timothy bradley espn salarytimothy bradley espn salary. } Date: Saturday, 9. 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. Manage Settings The well-schooled Cuban heavyweight outboxed fellow prospect Efe Ajagba to win a one-sided. The fighter couldnt be happier. Im getting calls from people I dont even know, people who didnt even know I was working with Efe. img.article-list-image { Ajagba a former football player of a club in Ughelli, quit football for boxing. 26-5 (18 KOs) Record. And Zhang, a fringe contender going into the fight, is now a legitimate opponent for anyone. In the US you can usually stream Efe Ajagba's fights via ESPN+, ESPN APP and ESPN / ESPN 2 / FS1 via Hulu Live TV. Is Efe Ajagba still fighting? He had defeated Jonathan Rice on 19th September 2020 by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The Bubble, MGM Grand, Nevada. I would love to fight Daniel Dubois.. ", Nate Campbell, Harper's trainer and a former world champion: "He was never gonna fight him. ", Shields: "I think they should ban him from boxing. 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. } As a professional, Ajagba holds the record for the fastest victory in boxing history after his opponent Curtis Harper was disqualified for leaving the ring 1 second after . Just 23.08% are on the favorite, Frank Sanchez. 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. Video of Asamoah Gyan's last goal at the Africa Cup of Nations drops. If he wins, hell edge closer to a showdown with one of the champions or another top-tier opponent. So one side says a contract by all parties exists, and the other says it does not. Ajagba was uncomfortable talking about the fortune he stands to make if things go well. Result. .node-type-event #home-marquee { Harper got disqualified for leaving the ring 1 second after the opening bell. ", Campbell: "I run to the back because they told me to go get him. #videoWrapper .video-player, #videoWrapper .video-player .video-image-overlay { Margules said Curtis Harper should have received a copy of the fight contract (Harper said there were supposed to be two separate contracts, including a "bout agreement") that was signed by all parties at the weigh-in. I was saying, 'Wait. 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. I thought, Man, this kid has all the tools it takes to win the heavyweight championship of the world. This is the day of the fight. As you can see before the fight, I was joking, smiling. In Ajagba's assessment, it is Fury's constant movement which makes him such a dangerous opponent. Description. Trained by two-time trainer of the year Eddy Reynoso, who is also the trainer of. [14], In his next fight, Ajagba made his Top Rank debut and fought Jonathan Rice on 19 September 2020. Sometimes a boxer gives such a sublime performance that he simply has to be rewarded. Division: 136-pound catch weight Sportsbrief.com also published details about Tebogo Langerman, one of the most decorated South African footballers known for his stunning performances in the pitch. His opponent, Efe Ajagba wins by disqualification. He grew up in his family home in Riverine town in Ughelli. Pound-for-pound ranking: Davis No. ", Rosenberg: "We have no copy of any contract. 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. It was a stunning moment that aired on Fox Sports 1 live from the Minneapolis Armory in Minnesota. 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