Joseph Parker knocked out latecomer Martin Bakole in an impressive performance, but he might still miss out on a world title fight next.
After a scheduled title shot against Daniel Dubois fell through, Joseph Parker remained interim WBO heavyweight champion.
Joseph Parker came to Saudi Arabia to try to win the IBF heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois. Instead, Parker has turned his attention to Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole after Dubois withdrew from Saturday's fight after falling ill.
Because IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from a title defense in Riyadh on Saturday night, Joseph Parker has turned his attention to fighting replacement Martin Bakole. Dubois cited a medical issue for pulling out.
Joseph Parker knocks out Martin Bakole in the second round of their bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Available to UK users only.
After accepting a fight against Joseph Parker with just 48 hours notice, Scottish-based Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has finally landed in Riyadh, Saudi
Joseph Parker weighed in at a career-heaviest 267 pounds on Friday night while his new opponent Martin Bakole was still on his way to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Joseph Parker defied his doubters with a demolition of Martin Bakole on Saturday, after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness. Dubois was due to defend the IBF heavyweight title against Parker in Riyadh,
Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole preview, including the date, start time, keys to victory and analysis, fight card, how to watch and live stream.
Joseph Parker will face late-replacement Martin Bakole on Saturday night in the co-main event of the 'Last Crescendo' card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parker's ori
Live text updates and radio commentary of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol & Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia.
Martin Bakole misses the weigh-in for his heavyweight bout with Joseph Parker as he was still making his way to Saudi Arabia just 24 hours before the fight.