Nigerian contender Efe Ajagba (18-1, 13 KOs) is about to face upset-minded Australian Joe Goodall (10-1-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round heavyweight attraction this Saturday, Nov. 4 at Tahoe Blue Occasion Middle in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Ajagba and Goodall fought as amateurs, with Goodall incomes a call within the semifinals of the 2014 Commonwealth Video games in Glasgow, Scotland. Practically 10 years later, the 2 are able to settle the rating in a combat that might propel the winner in direction of an eventual title alternative.

Within the 10-round light-weight co-feature, Raymond “Hazard” Muratalla (18-0, 15 KOs) takes on unbeaten Mexican banger Diego Torres (18-0, 17 KOs).

Ajagba-Goodall and Muratalla-Torres headline a loaded invoice streaming reside and completely within the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.

The ESPN+-streamed motion consists of the High Rank debut of heavyweight Brandon Moore (12-0, 8 KOs), who takes on Robert Simms (12-3-1, 3 KOs) in an eight-round combat, in addition to a junior light-weight showdown between unbeaten standouts Henry Lebron (18-0, 10 KOs) and William Foster III (16-0, 10 KOs)

The undercard may also characteristic an all-Mexico junior welterweight showdown between rising unbeaten contender Lindolfo Delgado (18-0, 13 KOs) and Luis Hernandez (23-3, 20 KOs) and a house area look by Carson city-born light-weight Christian Avalos (0-1-2), who faces Estevan Partida (1-1-1) in a four-rounder.

Promoted by High Rank, in affiliation with DiBella Leisure, tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com.

At Thursday’s press convention, that is what the fighters needed to say.

Efe Ajagba

“The ‘Silent Curler’ is my nickname, so I’m going to return out as a beast within the combat. I’m silent outdoors, however within the ring, I’m a distinct man.”

“This combat means lots to me. For me, this combat goes to get me nearer to a world title combat. So, after this combat, we’ll see the place we go from there.”

“We sparred one another a very long time in the past. And I misplaced to him within the Commonwealth Video games in 2014. So, that’s the man I misplaced to. This combat shall be a rematch for me. This combat means lots to me due to that loss.”

“I’m going to return as beast within the ring. I’m going to return with every little thing, the coaching, the sparring, every little thing I did. I’ve been knocking individuals out in sparring. I’m going to place all of that within the combat.”

Joe Goodall

“This can be a huge conflict Saturday evening. Efe Ajagba is a tricky fighter. I imagine I’m up there with the highest fighters on the earth. It’s no secret that with the WBC Silver title on the road, the winner could get a world title shot. Being the winner of this implies every little thing to me.”

“With out making a gift of an excessive amount of, his solely loss was to Frank Sanchez. I watched that combat. Frank’s motion was fairly good in that combat. I don’t need to say that I’ll copy him, however there are some issues in that combat that I can implement. However as soon as once more, we’ve sparred earlier than. We all know one another effectively. So, it’s about executing the plan on combat evening.”

Raymond Muratalla

“It’s an enormous alternative for me. Come Saturday evening, I’m going to indicate out once more, and it’s going to get me near that title shot that I’ve been wanting.”

“It’s going to be one other nice efficiency. Each combat I’m studying and studying and dealing on my craft. Come Saturday evening, it’s going to be one other hell of a present, and it’s going to be a fantastic evening for me.”

“Hopefully, this will get me to a title combat. That’s what I need. That’s what I’ve been wanting. Hopefully, a victory on Saturday evening will get me nearer and nearer.”

Diego Torres

“I really feel very blissful. I’m very motivated as a result of that is my first combat on a card like this as a co-main occasion fighter. I’m very excited, and I’m very wanting to step into the ring.”

“I need individuals to get to know Diego ‘Azabache’ Torres. That is my popping out celebration. I got here to do a wonderful job. We had an excellent camp, and I’m very prepared for the combat.”

“I took this combat as a result of I do know that Raymond is an excellent fighter. I like challenges, and I need a profession that folks will keep in mind. I’m a brave individual, and I’m prepared. I like challenges. And to be a world champion, I’ve to face one of the best, and Raymond is likely one of the greatest. So, he’s in my path to a world title shot.”

Brandon Moore

“That is thrilling as a result of I’m with High Rank now. It seems like I’m within the NBA proper now. I get to stroll round, and other people ask me who I’m. For the primary time, I acquired to fulfill all of the individuals behind the scenes. It’s actually enjoyable.”

“In 12 or 24 months, I need to be preventing the large fights. High Rank has all of the heavyweights. There are heavyweights on this card. So, I’ve acquired these subsequent 12 or 24 months, and I see myself preventing for a world title. I’m going to be successful a world title, actually.”

Christian Avalos

“I really feel nice. That is surreal for me. It’s actually thrilling. That is my fourth professional bout, and I’ve been eager to combat in my hometown in entrance of my pals, household and supporters. It’s simply up the street, so it’s nothing new to me. It’s simply one other day.”