Joseph Parker is quite optimistic when he learned that Martin Bakole is his new opponent for Saturday after the IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, took badly and had to be removed from the card to Riyadh.
Parker (35-3, 23 KB) says he wants “challenge” Himself, and he considers # 2 WBA, # 2 WBO, # 3 IBF and # 4 WBC Bakole (21-1, 16 KB) as the kind of fight he wants. Boxing fans on social networks are divided on whom they think will win this fight.
Bakole’s power
Many of them believe that Bakole will be out of shape because he arrives at a two -day notice without training camp. Bakole is always heavy, but for this fight, it is possible that it can be greater than usual. On a photo on social networks today of Bakole leaving the airport in Congo, he looked almost the same as usual. So its weight will not be a problem.
It will be a difficult fight for Parker to cope with the size and power of the 6’6 ″ bakole, because it is extremely powerful, and it will not lack petrol or be struck like its last two opponents.
“I suppose an opportunity disappears and another arrives,” Joseph Parker told Ifl TVReacting to him to be told that Martin Bakole is his new opportunity for Saturday evening. “Bakole was expecting a big fight. So let’s go.
“Maybe we can revisit this fight [Daniel Dubois] down. I want to be world champion. Bakole is the most avoided heavy goods vehicle, but I like to challenge myself. I sat with Spencer and Turki and we welcomed anyone. Now we have Martin Bakole, which is great.
“I will have my chance again at some point, but for the moment, I focus on Martin Bakole. It’s a beast. Let’s prepare ourselves, “said Parker about him always wanting to fight for the IBF title against Dubois or the one who holds him.
Martin Bakole en route for Riyadh via the Congo. Joseph Parker vs Bakole is on… .. pic.twitter.com/fkw5fcnsvp
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Last update on 02/21/2025
