Efe Ajagba Confident Ahead of Bakole Clash, Sets Sights on Usyk or Dubois Efe Ajagba is brimming with confidence as he prepares to take on Martin Bakole on May 3 in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Boxing247.com. The bout, part of the undercard for Canelo Alvarez’s super middleweight unification fight against William Scull, is a crucial test for both heavyweight contenders. Ajagba, who has won five consecutive fights since his lone professional loss to Frank Sanchez, believes that a victory over Bakole will put him in position for even bigger fights. Speaking to *Sky Sports*, the 30-year-old Nigerian power puncher emphasized his focus on the upcoming battle but made it clear that he has ambitions beyond it. “I’m not overstepping. I’m just focused on Martin Bakole first,” Ajagba stated. “After that, when I get the victory, that’s when I’m going to step up to fight who I want next—whether it’s Usyk or Dubois.” The fight against Bakole is a must-win for both men. Bakole, who suffered a devastating loss to Joseph Parker after taking the fight on short notice, is looking to make a statement and prove he’s still a major force in the division. On the other hand, Ajagba cannot afford a second career defeat if he hopes to break into the world title picture. While Ajagba has expressed interest in facing either Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois next, securing a bout with Usyk seems unlikely. The Ukrainian champion has indicated that he may have only two fights left before retiring, with potential matchups against Dubois and Parker already on his radar. Still, if Ajagba can get past Bakole, his ranking will rise significantly, putting him in a strong position for major fights. However, he cannot afford to overlook his current challenge. Bakole will be highly motivated to bounce back from his recent loss, making him a dangerous opponent. With the stakes high, Ajagba will need to deliver a dominant performance on May 3 to keep his championship dreams alive.