Boxer hears ‘ding, ding’, says ‘see you later’
Nigerian Efe Ajagba (L) and his short-lived opponent Curtis Harper. Photo: PBC
If you thought you’d seen everything the world of boxing could throw at you, US heavyweight Curtis Harper has added a new ‘what the …?’ moment to the sport’s long list of atrocities.
Friday’s Premier Boxing Champions event from Minneapolis was supposed to feature a bout between the Jacksonville, Florida, boxer and unbeaten (5-0) Nigerian Efe Ajagba.
The men touched gloves to begin the telecast bout, and, then … Harper was gone.
After the bell rang Harper (13-6) turned tail and left the ring, with the referee disqualifying him a short time later.
.@AjagbaEfe came ready for war, but #CurtisHarper said otherwise! ✌🏿 #ImOut #AjagbeHarper #PBConFS1 pic.twitter.com/YaJkKPhXK2
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) August 25, 2018
Local broadcast host Jordan Hardy posted on Twitter that Harper was not getting paid enough for the fight against the intimidating Nigerian and wanted “respect”.
If y’all are wondering I spoke to Harper and he said he walked out of the ring because he’s not getting paid enough to fight and that he wants respect. 🤦🏻♀️ #AjagbaHarper #PBConFS1
— Jordan Plant (@JordanPlant_) August 25, 2018
