When Joseph Parker was slated to face Daniel Dubois in the heavyweight co-main event to Artur Beterbiev's rematch with Dmitry Bivol, there was a clear narrative: two men who have risen from their ...

With the IBF formally ordering a fight between Martin Bakole and Efe Ajagba as it’s heavyweight final eliminator, Bakole is on the verge of forcing his chance to contend for a major world title.

With IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdrawing on Thursday, Joseph Parker (35-3) will now face Martin Bakole (21-1) on Feb. 22. It is time to continue our boxing odds series with a Joseph ...

Joseph Parker ended Martin Bakole's fairy-tale belt bid with humiliating knockout in second round last weekend. Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KO) stood in for Daniel Dubois suddenly, though Joseph ...

BELFAST – Billy Nelson, manager, trainer, and outspoken advocate of Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole is satisfied they made the right decision to take on Joseph Parker last weekend.

Martin Bakole ‘jumped’ at the chance to fight Joseph Parker, covering over 3,800 miles on just two days’ notice to do so. That’s according to Bakole’s trainer, Billy Nelson, who has ...

BBC Coverage: Follow radio coverage on BBC Sport website and app from 16:30 GMT, before switching to BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and BBC Sport website at 19:30 Late replacement Martin Bakole ...

Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole is now one of the chief supporting acts after the feared heavyweight stepped in at short notice. Beterbiev and Bivol bout is sparked from the pair's initial fight in ...

Joseph Parker fought short notice replacement Martin Bakole in the co-main event of the fight card. Parker earned a sensational second-round finish, flatlining Bakole with an overhand right.

JOSEPH PARKER and Martin Bakole are set to go head-to-head for the interim WBO Interim heavyweight championship. Both are in incredible form; Parker's on a five-match winning run and Bakole ...

I take my hat off to Martin Bakole because he didn’t have to do that. He was ready to face Efe Ajagba. What I will say is there’s no excuse to be walking around at 320 pounds.

Martin Bakole has won 21 of his 22 pro fights, with 16 knockouts Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol - plus undercard featuring Sheeraz v Adames Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Date: Saturday ...