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Heavyweight Clash Ends in Stalemate as Ajagba, Bakole Battle to Draw in Saudi Arabia

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Nigerian heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba and Congolese fighter Martin Bakole fought to a hard-fought majority draw in their electrifying matchup at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, early Sunday morning.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

After ten fiercely contested rounds, the judges delivered scores of 95-95, 94-96, and 95-95. While one judge leaned in favour of Ajagba, the other two declared the bout even, resulting in a stalemate that left fans and pundits eager for a potential rematch.

The bout was part of the undercard for the high-profile clash between Canelo Álvarez and William Scull, and it held significant implications for both boxers. Bakole was aiming to bounce back from a devastating knockout loss to Joseph Parker earlier in the year, while Ajagba was chasing his sixth straight victory since his only professional defeat to Frank Sánchez in 2021.

Ajagba, 30, entered the fight with a strong record of 20 wins—including 14 knockouts—and just one loss. He had been gaining momentum, notably with a commanding win over Guido Vianello in April 2024.

Speaking to Sky Sports prior to the bout, Ajagba expressed confidence in his championship potential, stating: “I have the abilities, I have the skills, I have the power, everything to become a heavyweight champion.”

Despite being the underdog with betting odds of 3.30 (+330) compared to Bakole’s 1.27 (-400), Ajagba delivered a resilient performance. However, neither fighter landed the definitive blow needed to stake a claim for a title shot.

The result leaves both heavyweights in contention, though with questions still hanging over their path to a world title in a division dominated by unified champion Oleksandr Usyk and IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois. For now, the draw keeps their dreams alive—and sets the stage for what could be an explosive rematch.

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In this episode of Truth Unveiled, we examine the planning behind that approach—and what its delivery could mean for homes, businesses and everyday movement across Benin’s GRA.

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The Appeal: Manchester City has officially filed a comprehensive appeal challenging the findings of the Premier League Commission following its recent disciplinary decision.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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The National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has asserted that the party is exceptionally fortunate to feature former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate for the upcoming 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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