Efe Ajagba Breaks Into World’s Top 10 Heavyweights as Joshua Drops Out – Full List

Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has officially broken into the global top 10, according to the latest Ring Magazine rankings released on Thursday.

The respected independent ratings placed the 30-year-old Ajagba at No. 10, marking his first appearance among the world’s elite.

Ajagba now shares the spotlight with heavyweight giants, including Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, who holds the champion title, and Britain’s Tyson Fury, ranked as the top contender.

With a professional record of 20 wins, one loss, and one draw (14 KOs), Ajagba has reignited his world title aspirations following a string of impressive performances. His latest victory has further cemented his status as Africa’s leading heavyweight prospect.

Other big names in the division include New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and Germany’s Agit Kabayel, both ranked higher on the contender list.

Founded in 1922, The Ring updates its rankings periodically, factoring in fight results, consistency, and overall career performance. Ajagba’s inclusion makes him the only Nigerian currently in the heavyweight top 10.

The Ring Heavyweight Rankings:

• Champion: Oleksandr Usyk – 24-0-0 (15 KOs)

1. Tyson Fury – 34-2-1 (24 KOs)
2. Joseph Parker – 36-3-0 (24 KOs)
3. Agit Kabayel – 26-0-0 (17 KOs)
4. Daniel Dubois – 22-3-0 (21 KOs)
5. Filip Hrgovic – 19-1-0 (14 KOs)
6. Fabio Wardley – 19-0-1 (18 KOs)
7. Zhilei Zhang – 27-3-1 (22 KOs)
8. Martin Bakole – 21-2-1 (16 KOs)
9. Moses Itauma – 13-0-0 (11 KOs)
10. Efe Ajagba – 20-1-1 (14 KOs)

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