FULL LIST: NIGERIA’S EFE AJAGBA BREAKS INTO WORLD’S TOP 10 HEAVYWEIGHTS AS JOSHUA DROPS OUT

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Nigerian heavyweight pugilist Efe Ajagba has ascended into the global elite, securing a position among the top 10 competitors in the world according to the latest rankings by The Ring magazine.

Updated on Thursday, this esteemed list—recognized as boxing’s most authoritative independent ratings—placed the 30-year-old Ajagba at No. 10.

He joins an exclusive roster of heavyweights, with Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk holding the championship title and Britain’s Tyson Fury leading the contender lineup.

Efe Ajagba, who possesses a professional record of 20 victories, one defeat, and one draw, including 14 knockouts, has captivated boxing aficionados worldwide with a succession of powerful performances that have revitalized his aspirations for a world title.

His most recent triumph further solidified his stature as one of Africa’s foremost heavyweight contenders.

Other elite fighters in the division include New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and Germany’s Agit Kabayel, who are positioned prominently among the contenders.

Founded in 1922, The Ring magazine periodically updates its rankings, considering fight outcomes, performances, and historical records.

Ajagba’s inclusion renders him the sole Nigerian presently ranked in the heavyweight top 10.