Joseph Parker secures a second-round knockout victory over Martin Bakole in a heavyweight bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing his status as a top contender in the division.
Joseph Parker claimed a decisive second-round knockout win against Martin Bakole in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stepping up after Daniel Dubois' withdrawal. Parker's victory keeps him in the heavyweight title contention.
Martin Bakole replaces Daniel Dubois to fight Joseph Parker in Riyadh for the WBO interim heavyweight title, after Dubois fell ill. The bout is part of a significant fight card featuring Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol.