LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian boxer Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje delivered a composed and determined performance to defeat Tosin “Sojar Boy” Osaigbovo by unanimous decision after 10 rounds, capturing the WBA Africa lightweight title in a competitive bout.
The fight took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at a boxing venue in Lagos, Nigeria, where both fighters battled intensely across all rounds in a high-energy contest that kept fans engaged from start to finish.
Agbaje entered the ring with confidence, using movement, timing, and controlled aggression to gradually impose himself on the fight as the rounds progressed.
Sojar Boy, known for his resilience and punching power, started strongly and attempted to pressure Agbaje early, but struggled to consistently break through his opponent’s defensive structure.
As the fight advanced into the middle rounds, Agbaje began to find his rhythm, landing cleaner combinations and controlling distance more effectively to edge key exchanges.
The bout remained closely contested, with both fighters trading momentum in several rounds, but Agbaje’s consistency and ring intelligence proved decisive in the later stages.
By the final rounds, Agbaje maintained composure under pressure, managing the pace of the fight and avoiding unnecessary risks while still landing scoring punches.
After 10 rounds of action, the judges awarded Agbaje a unanimous decision victory, confirming him as the new WBA Africa lightweight champion.
The win marks a significant milestone in Agbaje’s professional career, strengthening his position within the African boxing scene and opening potential pathways toward higher international rankings.
For Sojar Boy, the defeat represents a setback but also a competitive showing in a title fight that demonstrated his durability and fighting spirit against a disciplined opponent.
Boxing observers described the contest as a technical and tactical battle rather than a knockout-heavy encounter, with both fighters showing moments of quality throughout the bout.
Agbaje’s victory is expected to boost his visibility in the continental boxing circuit, where the WBA Africa title often serves as a stepping stone toward global title contention.
As celebrations follow in his camp, attention will now shift to potential future defenses and possible international matchups as he looks to build on his championship success.
