Prince 'Charles' Martin believes he can become a world heavyweight champion again ahead of Efe Ajagba fight

[ad_1] 'Prince' Charles Martin believes he has 'unfinished enterprise' in boxing.

The previous IBF world heavyweight champion returns in opposition to Efe Ajagba within the Zuffa Boxing major occasion on the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Lately, Martin was a punch away from an early stoppage of Luis Ortiz, whereas he first uncovered frailties in big-punching prospect Jared Anderson, however the American doesn't wish to be remembered for gallant defeats.

"I undoubtedly have unfinished enterprise in boxing," Martin advised Sky Sports activities.

"It's my aim to grow to be two-time heavyweight champion. Clearly, beating Efe Ajagba will probably be a step in the fitting course."

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<img loading="lazy" src="https://e0.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-ajagba-boxing-goodall_6349018.jpg?20231105091555" alt="Boxing" srcset="https://e0.365dm.com/23/11/768x432/skysports-ajagba-boxing-goodall_6349018.jpg?20231105091555 600w,https://e0.365dm.com/23/11/1600x900/skysports-ajagba-boxing-goodall_6349018.jpg?20231105091555" aria-hidden="true" class="sdc-site-video__poster-img excluded-image" data-testid="sitewide-video-poster"/> Efe Ajagba confirmed his heavy palms as he stopped Joseph Goodall within the fourth spherical Ajagba battled to a draw with Martin Bakole final Could and was floored in his solely loss, a factors defeat to Frank Sanchez in 2021, however Martin is aware of it will be rash to low cost a fellow heavy-handed fighter.

"I do not know if he confirmed vulnerability [against Frank Sanchez]," Martin advised Sky Sports activities.

"Anybody can get shocked in boxing. Efe is a powerful opponent, however I'm in nice form and will probably be on the lookout for the KO."

<img class="sdc-article-image__item" loading="lazy" intrinsicsize="768x432" src="https://e0.365dm.com/21/06/768x432/skysports-charles-martin-boxing_5430006.jpg?20210628101906" srcset="https://e0.365dm.com/21/06/384x216/skysports-charles-martin-boxing_5430006.jpg?20210628101906 380w, https://e0.365dm.com/21/06/768x432/skysports-charles-martin-boxing_5430006.jpg?20210628101906 760w, https://e0.365dm.com/21/06/1600x900/skysports-charles-martin-boxing_5430006.jpg?20210628101906 1024w, https://e0.365dm.com/21/06/2048x1152/skysports-charles-martin-boxing_5430006.jpg?20210628101906 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw" alt="Charles Martin " data-testid="article-image-image"/> Picture: Charles Martin knocked out Matthew McKinney in his final battle in November Martin was named as a attainable opponent for Moses Itauma, Britain's red-hot prospect who has been touted as the subsequent ruler of the highest division, though the battle didn't materialise.

"I actually needed to battle Moses," mentioned Martin.

"First we have been going to do it in UK, then I heard they needed to carry Moses to the US.

"For no matter motive, it did not occur. I really feel like I'm in a terrific spot proper now with Zuffa and [its founder and CEO] Dana White."

Martin's reign as IBF king was lower quick by a stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua at The O2 in London, over a decade in the past, however that have has not dissuaded him from making a return to Britain.

He mentioned: "As soon as I beat Efe, I undoubtedly assume you will notice me within the UK once more.

"I'm grateful to be part of Zuffa Boxing, who're staging fights all over the world.

"I'm trying ahead to being lively and shutting out my profession with the largest fights attainable and one other world title."

<img class="sdc-article-image__item" loading="lazy" intrinsicsize="768x432" src="https://e0.365dm.com/25/10/768x432/skysports-mike-borao-frank-sanchez_7046653.jpg?20251009112229" srcset="https://e0.365dm.com/25/10/384x216/skysports-mike-borao-frank-sanchez_7046653.jpg?20251009112229 380w, https://e0.365dm.com/25/10/768x432/skysports-mike-borao-frank-sanchez_7046653.jpg?20251009112229 760w, https://e0.365dm.com/25/10/1600x900/skysports-mike-borao-frank-sanchez_7046653.jpg?20251009112229 1024w, https://e0.365dm.com/25/10/2048x1152/skysports-mike-borao-frank-sanchez_7046653.jpg?20251009112229 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw" alt="Co-manager Mike Borao guides the careers of Frank Sanchez, Teofimo Lopez and Charles Martin (pic courtesy of Chris Bustamante)" data-testid="article-image-image"/> Picture: Supervisor Mike Borao guides the careers of Charles Martin, Frank Sanchez, Teofimo Lopez, Aaron McKenna and Stephen McKenna (pic courtesy of Chris Bustamante) Mike Borao, Martin's supervisor, says the 39-year-old can nonetheless safe one other career-defining battle.

"Charles is huge, robust, charismatic, and makes thrilling fights," Borao advised Sky Sports activities. "The one factor that has been lacking in his profession is exercise - he'll get that with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.