Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has fired a warning shot at Martin Bakole ahead of their International Boxing Federation title eliminator bout in May. Ajagba took to Instagram with a provocative message for his Congolese opponent, writing, “Coming to whoop your as the Naija way.”
![Ajagba Sends Warning to Bakole Ahead of IBF](https://www.obalandmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AJAGBA.jpg)
This latest taunt follows Ajagba’s previous warning, where he shared footage of his devastating knockout victory over Brian Howard on social media. The bout, set to take place in the United States, will feature on a stacked card organised by Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.
Ajagba boasts an impressive record of 20 wins and just one loss, with 14 knockouts. He has won his last five fights since suffering his lone professional defeat to Frank Sanchez in October 2025. His opponent, Bakole, is ranked fourth and has been in devastating form, particularly after his fifth-round demolition of previously unbeaten American prospect Jared Anderson in California last August.
The stakes are high, as the winner will become the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Daniel Dubois, who defends his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Post Views: 36