Cuban heavyweight Frank Sanchez (19-0, 13 KO’s) handed Efe Ajagba (15-1, 12 KOs) of Nigeria his first defeat in winning a unanimous decision. It was fast-paced round, Sanchez connecting with the fast solid punches as Ajagba pressed and returned the favor attacking.
Extending the jab in round two, Sanchez popped Ajagba and later in the round followed up with a solid right. Sanchez continued to stay busy in the third boxing well and connecting on Ajagba.
In the fourth, Ajagba began to let loose but Sanchez continued to land solid punches and box effectively. Attacking in the fifth, Ajagba began to back Sanchez who continued to box.
Halfway through in the sixth, Ajagba stalked as the Cuban Sanchez kept his distance popping the jab from the outside, the Nigerian began to follow up with the right hand.
In the seventh, Sanchez was spot on with the right hand connecting Ajagba and following up with a left uppercut sending him to the canvas. Sanchez was on his feet jabbing circling the ring but followed up with the chopping right as he tagged Ajagba late in the fight.
Fighting confidently in the ninth, Sanchez paced and was selective as Agjaba stalked and appeared to be looking for the big punch. The tenth and final round, Sanchez fought conservatively connecting with big punches as Ajagba sensed the urgency.
After ten full rounds, the judges scored the bout 98-91, 98-91, and 97-92.
