Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba and Congolese contender Martin Bakole fought to a dramatic majority draw in a highly anticipated clash at the ANB Arena in Riyadh on Sunday morning.
The ten-round bout, staged as part of the undercard for Canelo lvarezs showdown with William Scull, ended with two judges scoring it 95-95 while a third narrowly gave the edge to Ajagba at 96-94.
The result left fans and analysts stunned, especially as Bakole had entered the ring as a slight favourite.
The fight marked a pivotal moment for both boxers. For Bakole, it was a shot at redemption following a devastating second-round knockout loss to Joseph Parker earlier this year.
For Ajagba, it was a chance to extend his five-fight winning streak and build on the momentum from his dominant win over Guido Vianello in April 2024.