Ajagba, now sporting a record of 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 14 knockouts, is eager to return to victory after settling for a majority draw against Martin Bakole in May. Earlier in April 2024, he secured a split-decision win over Guido Vianello, which had marked a period of solid performance for the 31-year-old Nigerian boxer. Since his solitary defeat to Frank Sanchez in 2021, Ajagba has maintained a respectable record of 5 wins and 1 draw.
On the other hand, Martin holds a record of 30 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, with an impressive 27 knockouts. His career highlights include winning the vacant IBF title in 2016 after delivering a stunning third-round knockout of Vyacheslav Glazkov. Unfortunately for Martin, his reign was short-lived, as he was stopped in just two rounds by Anthony Joshua shortly thereafter. Over the past decade, Martin has lost matches against prominent opponents such as Adam Kownacki, Luis Ortiz, and Jared Anderson, while securing victories against less notable competitors.
The contrasting paths of Ajagba and Martin illustrate the cutthroat nature of professional boxing, where each fight can dramatically alter a fighter’s trajectory. Ajagba’s ambition to regain his winning form sets the stage for an intriguing showdown, as both boxers look to solidify their legacies in the ring.