Efe Ajagba vs Stephan Shaw set as 14th January 2023

Even with a change in opponent, Efe Ajagba is ready to take over the heavyweight division. Ajagba faces Stephan Shaw on January 14.

The fight takes area inside the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Ajagba became purported to combat Oscar Rivas, who had to back out due to damage. Shaw’s unique opponent, Guido Vianello, will now fight Johnnie Rice.

Stephan Shaw stepped up and has a tough project towards one of the department’s biggest punchers in Efe Ajagba,” said Top Rank’s Bob Arum. “We’re thrilled that Guido will stay on the card in opposition to an impressive opponent in ­Jonnie Rice. This can be a fantastic heavyweight doubleheader at Turning Stone.

Ajagba (16-1, 13 KOs) had been scheduled to face Oscar Rivas, but he suffered a detached retina in training and had to be replaced. Luckily for the 28-year-old Ajagba, the unbeaten Shaw (18-0, 13 KOs) could be moved up from the chief support spot to battle him in the headliner.

A 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Ajagba made his seasoned debut in 2017. In 2021 he had his 15-fight unbeaten streak stopped via Frank Sanchez. The combat, which he lost via unanimous choice, turned into for the WBC Continental Americas and WBO-NABO heavyweight titles.

Ajagba rebounded in his last fight in August, beating Jozsef Darmos via TKO.

A four-time national champion in the amateurs, Shaw made his pro debut in 2013. Following a no-contest against Joel Caudle in 2018, he has won nine in a row. Shaw’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Rydell Booker in November.

Here is a complete guide for Ajagba vs Shaw, including the start time, fight card, betting odds, and more.

When is Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw?

• Date: Saturday, January 14 | January 15
• Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
• Main event: 12 a.m. ET

Where is Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw? 

Ajagba vs. Shaw takes place inside the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The event center can hold about 5,000 people.

This is a risky fight for the 2016 U.S Olympian Vianello, as he was held to a six round draw against the unheralded Kingsley Ibeh in 2020. Rice can punch, as Vianello is there to be hit.

Also on the card is supper featherweight Adam ‘Blunose’ Lopez fighting Abraham Nova in a 10 round fight. Some would say this fight is better than the main event bout between Ajagba and Shaw.

Stephan Shaw, my fighter, is going to be fighting Efe Ajagba on January 14th,” said promoter Lou DiBella to Secondsout.

Oscar Rivas was going to be fighting Ajagba, but Rivas has a detached retina. So they moved Shaw from the co-feature into the fight with Ajagba.

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