Martin Bakole is ready to be rewarded with a “big” heavyweight bout in New York Metropolis in Could following his knockout defeat to Joseph Parker on Saturday.
Bakole flew into Riyadh at two days’ discover to switch IBF champion Daniel Dubois after the Brit fell sick forward of his title defence.
The Congolese fighter suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss to Parker, however his promoter Ben Shalom believes he is not going to have to attend lengthy for the chance to get his profession again on observe.
Shalom informed Sky Sports activities Information: “Martin needed to take an enormous alternative to avoid wasting the present. It was at all times a large danger, and I do not know another fighter on the planet who would have achieved that.
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“However he needed the battle on the peace of mind of him combating in an enormous battle in Could with discover.
“We still believe he’s the most dangerous heavyweight on the planet and he will show that with a training camp for his next fight.”
Earlier than agreeing to tackle Parker, Bakole had been anticipated to face fellow heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba in an IBF eliminator to earn a future shot at Dubois’ title.
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It stays unclear how the IBF will view Bakole’s choice to face Parker somewhat than ready for the eliminator towards Ajagba.
Earlier than his defeat to Parker, Bakole (21-2) had constructed a fame for being probably the most harmful and prevented fighters within the heavyweight division.
He had put collectively a streak of 10 successive victories following a 2018 defeat to Michael Hunter, the final of which was a powerful August 2024 knockout win over American prospect Jared Anderson.
