Lagos, Sept. 26, 2025 — Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba has been ranked among the top 10 fighters in the world by The Ring magazine, one of boxing’s most respected and historic publications.
In its latest update released Thursday, the 30-year-old Ajagba was placed at No. 10, joining an elite group of global heavyweight contenders. This makes him the only Nigerian currently listed among the world’s top 10 heavyweights.
Ajagba, nicknamed “The Silent Roller,” holds a professional record of 20 wins, one loss, and one draw, with 14 of those victories coming by knockout. His rise in the rankings follows a string of impressive performances that have reignited his ambitions for a world title shot. His most recent win further cemented his reputation as one of Africa’s most dangerous punchers in the heavyweight division.
Who’s Ahead in the Rankings?
The heavyweight division is currently led by Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, who remains the undefeated champion with a perfect record of 24 wins and no losses. British star Tyson Fury sits in the No. 1 contender spot, followed by New Zealand’s Joseph Parker and Germany’s Agit Kabayel in second and third places, respectively.
Other names in the top 10 include Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Fabio Wardley, Zhilei Zhang, Martin Bakole, and rising talent Moses Itauma.
Full Heavyweight Top 10 – The Ring Magazine
- Champion: Oleksandr Usyk (24-0-0, 15 KOs)
- Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs)
- Joseph Parker (36-3-0, 24 KOs)
- Agit Kabayel (26-0-0, 17 KOs)
- Daniel Dubois (22-3-0, 21 KOs)
- Filip Hrgovic (19-1-0, 14 KOs)
- Fabio Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs)
- Zhilei Zhang (27-3-1, 22 KOs)
- Martin Bakole (21-2-1, 16 KOs)
- Moses Itauma (13-0-0, 11 KOs)
- Efe Ajagba (20-1-1, 14 KOs)
A Historic Recognition
Founded in 1922, The Ring magazine has been regarded for decades as the “Bible of Boxing.” Its rankings are compiled monthly with input from boxing journalists and historians worldwide, based on fighters’ records, performances, and consistency.
For Ajagba, this recognition marks a major career milestone and raises hopes that Nigeria may soon have another heavyweight world champion contender on the global stage.
