Comments Thread For: Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba fight to majority draw

[mlac]

looks like that quick payday and KO loss against Parker ruined him. Pre Parker Bakolie KO's Ajagba any round he wants. Ajagba is just not very good at all.

[JakeTheBoxer]

I really liked Bakole`s chances against any top 10 hw when I saw what he did to Jared.

But it seems he is not hungry anymore, these paydays he got ruined him. He can probably live like a king in Congo with that money. I can see him having a couple of well paid ifghts, than he will probably dessapear from big fights.

[PRINCEKOOL]

It is amusing to see people 'Only just now realize that Martin Bakole, has never been a super talented boxer in terms of pure skill. I have been stating this for a very long time; yes Bakole has brute strength and power. But outside of that, he is nowhere near the level of Heavyweight fighters such as Anthony Joshua even in his worst form'.

But regardless? I think Martin Bakole coming back and getting a draw vs Efe Ajagba is overall a good performance for him 'I personally backed Efe Ajagba to win this fight, and during the fight skill for skill just as I expected. He did appear to be the better technical boxer'.

We of course have the two premier Champions in the Heavyweight Divisions, Oleksandr Uysk and Daniel Dubois 'But outside of those two fighters, I don't think the competitive landscape is very clear. Joseph Parker is not miles better than his closest competition, and he in my opinion? Could so easily get beaten by Anthony Joshua for the second time, if that rematch is made next'.

I have always been intrigued by this fight 'And I believe it was the most significant fight in the Heavyweight Division, outside of a title fight. Many months ago, I suggested that Anthony Joshua should fight the winner of Bakole vs Ajagba. Now that the conclusion of the contest has been reached, and the fight was scored a draw. I actually think Efe Ajagba comes out of this fight, with the most credit'.

Note: Not many people within the boxing community, were backing Efe Ajagba to win 'He was basically being brought into this fight, to get beaten up. It was a similar dynamic as Rolly Romero vs Ryan Garcia, both solid fights. But you could clearly see which way the media, status quo and popular narrative was trying to promote the fight'.

That is why I think in all honesty 'If Anthony Joshua does not fight Tyson Fury or Joseph Parker next. A real solid genuine top level comeback fight for him, would be against Efe Ajagba. It is a serious match up, with a lot to gain for both fighters'.

To conclude: Martin Bakole's conditioning was a bit better vs Efe Ajagba 'But that is not his issue. Bakole's challenges at top level in the sport, is that he is actually a very crude and unsophisticated fighter. Martin Bakole's skill level is I estimate, not much higher than Deontay Wilder's, in fact? Wilder may have had the potential to be a better skill for skill boxer. I think Deontay Wilder at his peak definitively had a more effective Jab, and better movement'.

I think Anthony Joshua would beat both Efe Ajagba and Martin Bakole 'The easiest of those fights, would be against Bakole by quite a distance. Efe Ajagba, I think for the majority of Heavyweight fighters is a more formidable fighter than Martin Bakole, once you can withstand or evade Bakole's power? Efe Ajagba is the better fighter by quite a distance in all areas of his game. That is why from a pure competitive perspective, for a fighters development Efe Ajagba is the best fight for Anthony Joshua out of those two fighters' etc.

[Left Hook Louie]

Bakole had his 15 minutes.
It was fun to speculate what damage he could have done to all them heavyweights.
Oh well.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Bakole had his 15 minutes.
It was fun to speculate what damage he could have done to all them heavyweights.
Oh well.

I still think he beats this version of Joshua we have now. Joshua sucks.

[Left Hook Louie]

I still think he beats this version of Joshua we have now. Joshua sucks.

Eddie won't make that fight but it would be fun to watch if he did.

[Cyborg Fangerloo]

Come on Bakole!!!!!! Lose some weight and get serious. You have the potential to rule. Don't be Fury.

[JakeTheBoxer]

Come on Bakole!!!!!! Lose some weight and get serious. You have the potential to rule. Don't be Fury.

He is not serious. That is why he will never be a champ or the highest ranked contender.

he is a lazy guy, happy enjoying the moment in top 10.

Imagine he was scheduled to fight usyk and get about 5-6 millions? he wouldn´t even care to train. he would come, lose by a KO and go away, happy.

[Brittney1229]

Adjagba ran for his life most of the fight. What's with these fighters getting a great opportunity and blowing it by running around all night. If it wasn't for Bakole, there wouldn't have been a fight!

[LA_2_Vegas]

Adjagba ran for his life most of the fight. What's with these fighters getting a great opportunity and blowing it by running around all night. If it wasn't for Bakole, there wouldn't have been a fight!

He used to be really, really stiff - seeing him improve to the point he can now move like that was very impressive IMO. Having said that, yes, he showed that new aspect TOO much in the last 3rd of the fight. It cost him