Efe Ajagba is back within the knockout column. The Nigerian powerhouse made an announcement within the predominant event of Zuffa Boxing 03, systematically breaking down former IBF champion Charles Martin before forcing a fourth-round stoppage on Paramount+.
After a cagey opening, Ajagba took total control within the third. A barrage of heavy leather sent Martin to the canvas, and while the veteran showed heart to beat the count, the writing was on the wall. Ajagba refused to let up, stalking his prey and landing clean, thudding shots that shifted the momentum entirely in his favor.
The Final Blow
The tip arrived swiftly within the fourth. Ajagba dropped Martin over again, and though the previous titleholder reached his feet, he was on unsteady legs. Referee Thomas Taylor had seen enough, stepping in to wave off the competition as Ajagba continued the assault.
The victory is an enormous bounce-back for Ajagba, who was coming off a frustrating majority draw. It marks his first knockout win since 2024 and puts the heavyweight division on notice.
For Martin, the loss is a bitter pill to swallow in his Zuffa Boxing debut. With two defeats in his last three outings, the veteran finds himself at a profession crossroads. Meanwhile, Ajagba’s stock has never been higher. By ending a durable former world champion, he has solidified his spot as a top-tier contender ready for the most important names in the game.
The night concluded with a clinical display of heavyweight power, leaving little question that Ajagba is prepared for the subsequent level.
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Last Updated on 02/15/2026