Efemoney’s tribute to Efe Ajagba in ‘Money Talk’ sets the tone for victory

Efe Ajagba, accompanied by Efemoney, makes his walk to the ring prior to his WBC bout against Joe Goodall.

Nigerian heavyweight boxer Efe Ajagba avenged his split-decision defeat to Joe Goodall at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland by knocking out the Australian boxer in the fourth round of their 10-round fight at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, USA, on Sunday morning (Nigerian time).

Ajagba, who was ushered into the arena by Nigerian musician Michael Efe Ejeba, famously known as Efemoney, wasted no time in inflicting unanswered punches on his Australian opponent. Ajagba was on top for most of the four rounds, but did withstand a second-round fightback from the Australian puncher. Referee Tony Weeks stopped their fight 50 seconds into the fourth round after Goodall had taken too many unanswered punches from the Nigerian boxer.

Ajagba improved his record to 19-1 and produced his 14th knockout. Brisbane’s Goodall (10-2-1, 9 KOs), who was still standing when their fight ended, lost inside the distance for the first time during his five-year pro career.

Ajagba’s jab was effective during the second round, when Goodall had difficulty finding his way inside until he landed a left-right combination just after the midway point of it. Ajagba’s counter right landed over Goodall’s jab with just over 1:10 to go in the opening round. Another flush right by Ajagba connected with just under 40 seconds on the clock in the first round.

With the victory over Goodall, Ajagba has defended his World Boxing Council (WBC) title in the heavyweight division.

Meanwhile, Efemoney sang his latest trending hit song, “Money Talk (Ota Igho)”, featuring King Enakpodia, in which he eulogizes Ajagba, an Urhobo from Delta State, for his