Joseph Parker is very optimistic when he learns that Martin Bakole is his new opponent for Saturday after IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois became ill and had to be pulled out of the map in Riyadh.
Parker (35-3, 23 food) says he wants to “Challenge” Self, and he considers #2 WBA, #2 WBO, #3 IBF, and #4 WBC Bakole (21-1, 16 cost) as the kind of struggle he wants. Boxing fans on social media are divided over who they feel this battle will win.
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Many of them believe that Bakole will be out of the form because he comes in on two days of notice without a training camp. Bakole is always heavy, but for this fight it is possible that he may be bigger than usual. In a photo on social media today of Bakole leaving the airport in the Congo, he looked the same as usual. So his weight will not be a problem.
It will be a difficult battle for Parker to handle the size and power of the 6’6 ″ bakole because he is very powerful, and he will not run out or be raised like his last two opponents.
“I think one occasion disappears and the other is coming,” Joseph Parker told ifl tvand respond to the fact that Martin Bakole is his new opportunity for Saturday night. ‘Bakole was waiting for a big fight. Let’s get it done.
‘Maybe we can visit this battle (Daniel Dubois) again. I want to be champion of the world. Bakole is the heavyweight that is most avoided, but I like to challenge myself. I sat down with Spencer and Turki and we welcomed someone. Now we got Martin Bakole, which is wonderful.
“I will have my chance again at some point, but for now my focus is on Martin Bakole. He is an animal. Let’s get ready, ”Parker said he still wants to fight for the IBF title at Dubois or whoever it holds.
Martin Bakole on his way to Riyadh via the Congo. Joseph Parker vs Bakole is on… .. pic.twitter.com/fkw5fcnsvp
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Last updated on 02/21/2025
