Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his IBF world heavyweight title defence against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker 48 hours before the bout because of illness. The British fighter, who dismantled Anthony ...

In the first round, Bakole stood in the middle of the ring, waiting for Parker to throw his punches before he could counter him. Parker used his long left jab to keep Bakole at bay and would slip in ...

Martin Bakole has stepped in at 48 hours notice to fight Joseph Parker on the Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. News broke late on Thursday night that Daniel Dubois ...

Parker will fight Bakole on Saturday February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Parker's original opponent Daniel Dubois was forced to withdraw due to illness Bakole, 31, has agreed to fight former world ...

Martin Bakole is the late replacement opponent to fight Joseph Parker tonight after Daniel Dubois was forced to pull out due to illness. Dubois had been due to defend his IBF world heavyweight crown ...

After accepting a fight against Joseph Parker with just 48 hours notice, Scottish-based Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has finally landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of Saturday night's fight.

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 ...

Tony Bellew has given his take on the Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole fight. Parker was initially set to face Daniel Dubois in an IBF Heavyweight Title match-up. Dubois is the current IBF champion ...

It wasn't the opponent Joseph Parker was planning to face two days ago, but it was still a good night for one of the heavyweight division's top contenders. The New Zealander defeated short-notice ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 22: Martin Bakole reacts to ...

Joseph Parker didn’t get the opponent he wanted, but he got the night he needed. On Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the co-main event to the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol headliner, Parker blasted ...