

“Sure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand.” A rather iconic quote by George Foreman which aptly describes the destructive power of the hands of a true pugilist. It can be argued that Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba’s performance against Brian Howard is a testament to the raw power of a boxer’s hands.
The power in his right hand 🤯 pic.twitter.com/sDFRdmEClT
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) July 6, 2022
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Ajagba faced Howard at the Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on April 10, 2021. ‘The Silent Roller‘ entered the fight with an impressive record of 15-0-0 with 12 knockouts. Meanwhile, Howard came in with a record of 15-4-0.

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Boxing – Efe Ajagba vs Frank Sanchez – NAB0 and WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title – T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. – October 9, 2021 Efe Ajagba in action against Frank Sanchez REUTERS/Steve Marcus
Barely a minute into the third round, Ajagba landed a devastating right on Howard’s chin, knocking him cold. Moreover, viewers were awestruck at the sheer power the formidable Nigerian hid behind his mitts.
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Notably, Ajagba later went on to face Frank Sanchez at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada on October 9, 2021. However, he was unable to recreate the magic and lost by decision.
Fans react to Efe Ajagba’s crushing blow
Boxing fans were left speechless after witnessing the raw strength that Efe Ajagba exuded. In fact, many fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
Solid hit 👍👏
— Stake Sports Betting Tips (@stakesportsbet) July 7, 2022
User @stakesportsbet commended Ajagba for his scintillating punch.
🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/03h26sDRCA
— 𝑾𝑯𝑶𝒊𝒔𝑱𝑨𝒀r (@_whoisJAYr) July 6, 2022
Similarly, user @_whoisJAYr used the iconic meme with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker to shed light on in reaction after witnessing the knockout.
Goodnight 😴😴😴
— Dallas (@prettyboyboxing) July 6, 2022
On the other hand, user @prettyboyboxing emphasized the fact that Ajagba put Howard to sleep with his punch.
Poor defense will get you those results everytime..
— War Zone (@WarZone737) July 7, 2022
Another user @WarZone737 blamed Howard’s defense. In fact, the user emphasized that a poor defense is a one-way road to a knockout.
Would be surprised if he doesn't become champ.
— Dj King Arthur/Canada (@DjKingArthurCa1) July 7, 2022
Meanwhile, user @DjKingArthurCa1 commended Ajagba’s skill set. Moreover, the user also stated that he will be surprised if Ajagba does not become the champion.
Wanna see him back in the ring
— verbal Reasoning. (@fadebi_olayinka) July 6, 2022
Ajagba took a hiatus after his loss against Sanchez. User @fadebi_olayinka expressed their desire to see him return to the ring.
It is worth noting that a few users were quick to point out Ajagba’s loss against Sanchez.
He couldn't do that against Frank Sanchez, fighters should start have points ratings regarding wins and losses, many of these fighters pad their stats with nobodies.
— El- Amin Dahunsi (@EDahunsi) July 6, 2022
Ain’t that the guy who Sanchez schooled ?
— Az (@azboxing) July 6, 2022
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Notably, many users took a swipe at Ajagba for his performance against Sanchez. A user even stated that boxers cement their stats by performing against ‘nobodies’.
However, it should be said that while Ajagba lost his most recent bout, the young heavyweight still has a drive for power-packed performances in the future.
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