Both heavyweights needed a decisive performance to advance their careers. The result leaves each with no clear path forward.

Martin Bakole: Lack of Accountability Talking about the importance of accountability, Jones said: “If this doesn’t wake Martin Bakole up at the age of 32, nearly 33, or however old he is, you ...

The hard-hitting Nigerian is renowned for his devastating right hand, impressive reach and durable chin. “I’m not overstepping. I’m just focused on Martin Bakole first,” Ajagba added.

both fighters wholeheartedly believe in their chance to reach the sport's summit and have made that known this week. Ajagba said: "I'm not overstepping. I'm just focused on Martin Bakole first ...

Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole and his Nigerian opponent Efe Ajagba clashed to a dramatic 10-round draw in their highly hyped all-African clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday.

With no training camp or rest time, plus a cross-continetal plane journey to Riyadh, Bakole had been in the worst condition anyone could be for a fight with a world title contender.

Martin Bakole recently faced Joseph Parker in Riyadh after replacing Daniel Dubois in February. Initially, 'Dynamite' was scheduled to lock horns and defend his IBF heavyweight title against Parker.

He said on the latest episode of talkBOXING: "I'm going Bakole. "Not in that condition he was in, but he can get down to like 285lbs. "There's a big jump from Demsey McKean to a fight with Martin ...

MARTIN Bakole returns to Saudi Arabia this weekend, looking to bounce back after his defeat to Joseph Parker last time. Bakole rather comically stepped in with 36 hours' notice to take on Parker ...

Efe Ajagba has long been considered one of Nigeria's brightest prospects in the world of heavyweight boxing. With a career spanning several years, Ajagba has demonstrated both resilience and skill.