Nigerian Boxer, Efe Ajagba Vows To Dethrone Anthony Joshua

Nigerian professional boxer, Efe Ajagba, has vowed to dethrone his compatriot and two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua with his skill whenever he has the opportunity to face him.

Ajagba, 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, said to fight Joshua in Nigeria would be a good thing because he will be able to show that he has more skill than him.

“The people would support Joshua because he is the heavyweight champ but skill would beat Joshua, not power.

“I and Joshua both have power. But skills control power. I have more skills,” Ajagba said.

Speaking further, 2015 All Africa Games gold medalist said he is not saying this to bring Joshua down but he knows the secret of his skills and he can defeat him.

“The best weapon of Joshua’s is the left hook and right uppercut. He doesn’t have a good job.

“I respect him. He is the heavyweight champion. I respect everything about him – his talent and his potential. He is a humble guy.

“People are saying that I talk Joshua down. But I don’t want to do that. Joshua is from Nigeria so he is a part of Africa, too,” the 26-year-old boxer added.

It would be recalled that Joshua said he hopes to emulate Muhammad Ali by fighting in Africa and the emergence of a challenger like Ajagba can only benefit his dream.

Ajagba, who is unbeaten in 13 and the only opponent to go the distance was Ali Eren Demirezen, said the prospect of facing Joshua on Africa soil is perfect because it would be an opportunity for two Nigerians fight for a title.

“Absolutely in the future. It would be perfect. Two Nigerian warriors fighting in a title fight,” Ajagba opined.