Joseph Parker knocked out latecomer Martin Bakole in an impressive performance, but he might still miss out on a world title fight next.
After a scheduled title shot against Daniel Dubois fell through, Joseph Parker remained interim WBO heavyweight champion.
Joseph Parker came to Saudi Arabia to try to win the IBF heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois. Instead, Parker has turned his attention to Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole after Dubois withdrew from Saturday's fight after falling ill.
Because IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from a title defense in Riyadh on Saturday night, Joseph Parker has turned his attention to fighting replacement Martin Bakole. Dubois cited a medical issue for pulling out.
Joseph Parker knocks out Martin Bakole in the second round of their bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Available to UK users only.
Joseph Parker weighed in at a career-heaviest 267 pounds on Friday night while his new opponent Martin Bakole was still on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After an illness to Daniel Dubois pulled the IBF heavyweight champion from Saturday's title defense on a loaded supercard from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Martin Bakole was there to answer the call. Bakole (21-1,
Fight week for "The Last Crescendo" in Ryiadh, Saudi Arabia is in full swing ahead of the in-ring action on Saturday night, with big names and belts galore.
World heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdrew on Thursday from his scheduled title defense against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill. Dubois, 27, who holds the IBF title, underwent a medical examination in Saudi Arabia and missed a scheduled press conference,
After accepting a fight against Joseph Parker with just 48 hours notice, Scottish-based Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has finally landed in Riyadh, Saudi
Joseph Parker will face late-replacement Martin Bakole on Saturday night in the co-main event of the 'Last Crescendo' card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parker's ori
Eddie Hearn has not held back on Martin Bakole's decision to fight Joseph Parker on two days notice in Saudi Arabia.