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See what fans are saying about the robbery of Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba against Congolese star Martin Bakole as Battle of Africa ends in a draw.
The highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Efe Ajagba and Martin Bakole, part of the undercard for the Canelo Alvarez vs. William Scull event on May 3, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ended in a controversial draw.
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Efe Ajagba earns majority Draw against Martin Bakole: No winner in Battle for Africa
In Saudi Arabia, Nigeria's Efe Ajagba earned a majority draw result against Martin Bakole in the Battle for Africa.
The bout, which promised fireworks given the knockout prowess of both fighters, instead sparked heated debates across social media.
The result left fans and analysts divided with many fans crying foul over what they perceived as a robbery in the scorecards.
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Ajagba vs Bakole ends in a draw
Ajagba, the hard-hitting Nigerian entered the ring looking to solidify his place in the heavyweight title conversation following a strong run since his sole loss to Frank Sanchez in 2021.
Bakole, a Congolese powerhouse aimed to rebound from a recent setback—a second-round stoppage loss to Joseph Parker in February 2025—while proving his mettle against top-tier competition.
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The fight, initially slated as an IBF final eliminator before Bakole’s loss to Parker stripped it of that status, still carried significant stakes for both men vying to re-enter the championship picture.
From the opening bell, the bout showcased the contrasting styles of the two heavyweights.
Ajagba, leveraging his 3-inch reach advantage, aimed to keep Bakole at bay with sharp jabs and potshots, a strategy that seemed effective in the early rounds.
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Bakole, however, pressed forward relentlessly, looking to close the distance and land his signature heavy blows.
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As the fight progressed, Ajagba appeared to control the pace, but Bakole’s aggression and power shots in the middle rounds swayed momentum in his favor.
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Reactions to Ajagba vs Bakole draw
When the final bell rang, the crowd awaited the judges’ verdict with bated breath.
The announcement of a draw—exact scores ignited a firestorm of reactions.
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Fans said, “Nah Ajagba deserved the nod. He gave away some of those later rds, not a robbery but disappointing imo.”
“What excuse does Bakole have to come in over 300lbs. Just seen him draw an easily winnable fight because Ajagba was able to just pot shot him on the outside.”
The controversy wasn’t just about the scorecards but also about Bakole’s preparation. Critics pointed to his weight—rumored to be over 300 pounds—as a factor that hindered his performance, especially in the later rounds where Ajagba’s movement and counters became more effective.
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