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Top 10 Nigerian male boxers
Apr 30, 2025
Nigerian boxers have established themselves as formidable forces in the global boxing arena, with several fighters climbing the ranks to become world-class contenders and champions. According to Boxrec rankings, these are the top 10 active Nigerian male pugilists who have conquered the squared circle with their exceptional skills and determination. Peter Akinbo writes
Anthony Joshua (28-5-0, 25KOs)
Two-time unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua stands tall as Nigeria’s most accomplished boxer. The British-Nigerian heavyweight has repeatedly proven his mettle on the global stage with devastating power, as evidenced by his thunderous second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou in March 2024, which earned him CBS Sports’ Knockout of The Year.
Joshua’s punching power has cemented his status as one of boxing’s most fearsome finishers, with 25 of his 28 victories coming by way of knockout. Despite suffering a fifth-round stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, AJ remains ranked fourth in BoxRec’s heavyweight rankings, behind only Oleksandr Usyk, Dubois and Agit Kabayel.
Efe Ajagba (20-1-0, 14KOs)
The hard-hitting Efe Ajagba brings an impressive 20-1 record with 14 knockouts into his upcoming clash with Martin Bakole on May 3 at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 30-year-old Nigerian powerhouse has been on a remarkable resurgence since his lone professional defeat to Frank Sánchez in October 2021, reeling off five consecutive victories.
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