By Victor Kanayo
Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba is now among the top in the world as the year comes to an end.
This was revealed by the renowned French publication L’Equipe, which ranked Ajagba among the top 10 boxers ahead of Saturday’s World Heavyweight Championship rematch between Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
The list features some of the finest heavyweight fighters, many of whom are set to clash in their quest to claim championship titles across different federations.
Ajagba secured the 10th spot on the list of heavyweight fighters, reflecting his remarkable form.
The 30-year-old Nigerian has won his last five fights since a 2021 loss to Cuban Frank Sanchez.
Recognised as one of the world’s best heavyweights, Ajagba is ranked in the top 10 by three of the four major boxing federations.
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk tops the list, remaining unbeaten in 22 professional fights.
Other notable heavyweights on the list include Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic (18-17-1), China’s Zhilei Zhang (30-27-2-1), Germany’s Agit Kabayel (25-0), New Zealand’s Joseph Parker (38-35-3), Britain’s Anthony Joshua (32-28-4), Congo’s Martin Bakole (22-21-1), Britain’s Daniel Dubois (24-22-2), and Tyson Fury (36-34-1).
