Comments Thread For: Efe Ajagba-Oscar Rivas Tops Jan. 14 ESPN Show At Turning Stone Casino

[PBR Streetgang]

This is a very nice card. Lopez versus Nova has potential to be very solid fight. Lopez is tough and Nova can look hit or miss at times. Both are usually in good fights.

Vianello and Shaw is an interesting matchup. Shaw has some decent pop but looks a bit the unfinished product. Vianello was fortunate to get a draw against Ibeh. We can sort out who may be a contender and who is a pretender.

As for Rivas and Ajagba, it's going to come down to Efe's jab and his ability to control distance. He can fight a bit stuff and doesn't move his head as much as he should. If Rivas can get past the jab and land his shots in close, he can make it a tough night for the big Nigerian.

Definitely looking forward to this card.

[JohnP2]

This is actually a pretty good fight. Obviously Rivas has the skill, but how will he fare against a big puncher like Efe? Intriguing fight for sure.

[JohnP2]

As for Rivas and Ajagba, it's going to come down to Efe's jab and his ability to control distance.

I think it will come down to: can Rivas hurt Efe? I think—over time—he might be able to. By that I’m not gonna say Efe is “chiny” but he doesn’t appear to have a granite chin either. I’m unsure he can develop the head movement in time to handle Rivas, so as you stated he needs to keep Rivas off him with a strong jab, (and of course remember his right).

[PBR Streetgang]

This is actually a pretty good fight. Obviously Rivas has the skill, but how will he fare against a big puncher like Efe? Intriguing fight for sure.

What's your prediction? I like Rivas but I was surprised that he didn't dominate Rozicki at Bridgerweight where he half the size advantage. I'm curious if Efe is improving his defense and head movement with Kay Koroma.

I will go Ajagba by UD or late rounds stoppage in a fight where Rivas also some very good moments.

[paulf]

Doesnt Rivas have a bridgerweight title? Is this a title fight?

[PhillyShellSlick]

Doesnt Rivas have a bridgerweight title? Is this a title fight?

He's fighting at HW, Bridgerweight won't be on the line