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Joseph Parker weighs profession heavy as Martin Bakole makes epic journey for Riyadh conflict
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Joseph Parker weighs profession heavy as Martin Bakole makes epic journey for Riyadh conflict

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Joseph Parker weighed in on the heaviest weight of his profession for Saturday’s heavyweight collision, at the same time as new opponent Martin Bakole was nonetheless travelling out for the struggle.

New Zealand’s Parker was resulting from problem Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world championship, however the Londoner abruptly withdrew from the defence resulting from sickness on Thursday.

That led to Bakole, a top-tier heavyweight contender, getting a name up on the shortest potential discover. Whereas Friday’s weigh-in was going down, Bakole was nonetheless in transit, having left the Democratic Republic of Congo to fly to Riyadh by way of Addis Ababa.

Parker was bulking up particularly for the power-punching Dubois. However that added energy ought to assist him in opposition to the heavy-set Bakole.

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Joseph Parker weighs profession heavy as Martin Bakole makes epic journey for Riyadh conflict

Bakole posted a message on his Instagram account from an airport, earlier than he flew to Saudi Arabia to struggle Parker

At 267lb, just below 19st 1lb, Parker got here within the heaviest weight of his profession earlier than welcoming the brand new problem that awaits on Saturday night time.

“It’s been amazing,” mentioned Parker. “To Daniel Dubois, I hope he will get higher quickly. To Martin Bakole, thanks for taking this struggle at quick discover.

“It has been loopy, I would wish to thank Martin, I am trying ahead to being in a hoop with him.

“I wanted this fight, I wanted to challenge myself and Bakole is right up there, bring him on!

“There are a number of modifications we have labored on, it is going to all come collectively!”

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Is that this the second Andy Lee, Spencer Brown and Parker had been knowledgeable by Frank Warren about stand-in opponent Bakole?

Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren revealed that Parker himself requested to face Bakole when provided an inventory of potential alternative opponents.

“We had a list of fighters we talked about and this was the one he asked for – which I was a bit surprised about,” Warren informed Sky Sports activities.

“I stood back and said ‘hang on a minute’. I want to see this guy do it now.

“How many individuals in boxing have seen a lot of Bakole? Let’s have a look at what he is about now.

“The monster, the so-called avoided fighter… well he’s not being avoided by Joseph Parker.”

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BAKOLE

Derek Chisora backs late alternative Bakole to get the knockout win over Parker

Beterbiev and Bivol make weight

The present will go on and it stays a blockbuster card with the Parker vs Bakole heavyweight conflict complementing the epic headline bout between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

Beterbiev’s rematch with Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion would be the primary occasion on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.

First time round Beterbiev vs Bivol was an in depth, furiously fought struggle, with each working on the highest degree of ability.

The contentious outcome, a majority determination that went in Beterbiev’s favour, divided opinion. They are going to look to settle that rating on Saturday.

Each made the burden on Friday, with Beterbiev hitting the 175lb restrict exactly. Bivol scaled 174lb 1oz.

An impressive light-heavyweight contest will come early within the present on Saturday. Joshua Buatsi fights British rival Callum Smith, with the WBO interim strap on the road of their bout.

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PADLEY

Shakur Stevenson pushes Josh Padley after a heated head-to-head forward of their WBC light-weight world title struggle

Smith, now the veteran campaigner, simply made the burden at 174lb 1oz. Buatsi, an unbeaten Olympic medallist, was additionally precisely on 175lb.

An enormous heavyweight conflict sees the gargantuan Zhilei Zhang deal with unbeaten dangerman Agit Kabayel.

Kabayel, who has a constant knack for springing upsets, weighed 241lb. Zhang was far bigger at 287lb 5oz.

A fantastically matched struggle sees Israil Madrimov (152lb 1oz) tackle gifted American Vergil Ortiz (153lb 1oz).

Britain’s Hamzah Sheeraz (159lb) as soon as once more efficiently boiled his towering body all the way down to the middleweight restrict. He challenges Carlos Adames (158lb 1oz) for the WBC world title on Saturday’s invoice.

One other short-notice alternative, Josh Padley got here in solely this week to problem WBC light-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson.

The Doncaster electrician gallantly accepted this shock project. However at 134lb he cleared the primary hurdle of constructing weight. However he could have a mountain to climb in opposition to the brilliantly skilful Stevenson, already a three-weight world champion, who was 134lb 1oz.

Usyk subsequent for Dubois?

Talking throughout an interview on Friday, Oleksandr Usyk had outlined his willingness to struggle Dubois having already beforehand knocked out the IBF champion.

“Done!” Warren informed Sky Sports activities in response.

“Where are you Alex [Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter]? Tell me where he is.

“I am going to go and take the contract spherical now.”

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Warren added that Dubois is eyeing a return to the ring in three months following his setback in Saudi Arabia.

“Daniel wasn’t feeling good. He was given some medication and told to wait overnight,” mentioned Warren of Dubois’ state of affairs.

“He didn’t feel any better. The Board of Control got to see him and immediately said he can’t fight. He was absolutely gutted – so much so he said why did we call the doctor?

“That is boxing on the highest degree. You possibly can’t let guys go into vital fights like this if they aren’t proper.

“Daniel will go away, get himself fit and he’ll be out again in three months’ time. We’ll work out who that’s going to be.”

The Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch will probably be reside on Saturday February 22 on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Guide now!

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