Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 CO’s) looked like a physical mess on Saturday night, and the easy prey for WBO tuss-centing heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 COs) in a second technical knockout in their main support at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. What did I just see? Bakole looked like he belonged in the ring tonight, because he was so poorly conditioned at 300+ pounds.
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It doesn’t need much for Parker to end business, and a right hand ends up at the head of Bakole who put him hard on the canvas in the second round. The fight was discontinued after Bakole rose again, which was a wise decision. Parker would have fallen down immediately if he was allowed to continue.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing.
The two fighters after Joseph Parker was declared winner.


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Joseph Parker celebrates his victory.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing.
Joseph Parker is waiting to see the Refs decision after beating Martin Bakole.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


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Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


February 23, 2025
Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joseph Parker beat Martin Bakole in the 2nd round to win the battle.


February 23, 2025
Photo by Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing.
Last updated on 02/22/2025