Efe Ajagba is assured that his ‘energy’ and ‘abilities’ can topple Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.
The Nigerian hopes to stake his declare for a world heavyweight title combat when he takes on Martin Bakole on the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs William Scull undercard in Saudi Arabia on Might 4.
Ajagba goes into the Bakole combat in good type, having received his final 5 fights since being defeated by Frank Sanchez in October 2021, and admits his long-term objective is a title problem in opposition to unified champion Usyk or IBF title holder Dubois.
“I am not overstepping. I am simply targeted on Martin Bakole first,” Ajagba instructed Sky Sports activities.
“After that, once I get the victory, that is when I’ll step as much as combat who I wish to combat subsequent. Whether or not it is Usyk or Dubois.
“I’ve the talents, I’ve the abilities, I’ve the ability, every thing to turn out to be a heavyweight champion.”
Ajagba: I am trying ahead to Bakole
Bakole’s final combat got here when he stepped in at two days’ discover to combat Joseph Parker after Dubois withdrew attributable to sickness, however the Congolese contender suffered a second spherical knockout loss.
Regardless of the style of Bakole’s crushing defeat, Ajagba insists he’s nonetheless cautious of the risk posed by his opponent, who has crushed the likes of Jared Anderson, Tony Yoka and Carlos Takam.
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When requested about whether or not the defeat to Parker would have dented Bakole’s confidence, Ajagba mentioned: “To me, in my view, I do not suppose so.
“I am not going to take that knockout that he has [against Parker] to myself. I’ll have extra confidence to combat Martin Bakole.
“I am getting ready for [the best of] him.”
Efe Ajagba will face Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia. (Photograph: Mikey Williams/Prime Rank)
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