In a thrilling bout at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba clinched a split decision victory over Italy’s Guido Vianello.
The judges’ scores of 96-94 in Ajagba’s favor twice, contrasted with Vianello’s 94-96, highlighted the intensity of the match.
The 29 year old Ajagba, showcased his dominance, particularly in the middle rounds, but faced a resilient challenge from Vianello in the closing stages, forcing him to dig deep to maintain control.
This triumph extends Ajagba’s unbeaten streak to five consecutive victories, solidifying his stature in the heavyweight division with an impressive record of 20 wins, including 14 knockouts, and only one defeat.
The Delta born journey to success includes notable achievements in the amateur circuit, such as clinching the gold medal at the 2015 African Games and securing bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
