Efe Ajagba is set to face Martin Bakole on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed world super-middleweight championship fight against William Scull in Saudi Arabia on May 4.

During an interview with Sky Sports, Ajagba expressed his readiness, stating, “I have the abilities, I have the skills, I have the power—everything to become a heavyweight champion.”

His current focus is on securing a victory against Bakole, with the ambition of moving on to challenge top contenders like unified champion Oleksandr Usyk or IBF title holder Daniel Dubois.

“I’m not looking past Martin Bakole,” Ajagba emphasized. “My priority is to win this fight first. After that, I’ll be ready to take on whoever I need to, whether that’s Usyk or Dubois.”

Although Bakole recently faced a setback due to a second-round knockout loss to Joseph Parker, Ajagba remains cautious and respectful of his opponent’s capabilities, noting that Bakole has previously achieved notable victories against well-regarded fighters such as Jared Anderson, Tony Yoka, and Carlos Takam.

When asked about Bakole’s mental state following his recent defeat, Ajagba replied, “In my opinion, I don’t think it will affect him; I’m preparing for his best version. I’m approaching this with full confidence.”