Martin Bakole’s remaining eliminator, to win the precise to combat for Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight world title, is ready for Might.
Bakole will field Efe Ajagba within the USA to grow to be the necessary challenger for the IBF heavyweight title.
The Congolese contender has beforehand boxed in Los Angeles when he stopped extremely touted prospect Jared Anderson.
“You don’t stand with Martin Bakole. I am a big man and I am a machine,” he declared after that win. “No one wants to fight me.
“I am a machine. I am on this sport to take over. I wish to be No 1.”
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Martin Bakole dominates Ihor Shevadzutskyi in Poland with the referee stopping the combat in spherical three
Ejagba has solely misplaced as soon as in his skilled profession and has been on a five-bout successful run since his 2021 defeat to Frank Sanchez. Most just lately Ejagba overcame Guido Vianello, an Italian Olympian.
Bakole has lengthy been extremely ranked and is pushing to drive a shot at Dubois’ title. The IBF has ordered Ajagba, as the following obtainable rated contender, to field Bakole in that remaining eliminator.
Dubois, who knocked out Anthony Joshua in beautiful vogue final 12 months, makes the following defence of his belt on February 22, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace, when he takes on in-form opponent Joseph Parker.
Bakole versus Ejagba is slated for a Might card in America staged by boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.
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Martin Bakole displayed his damaging energy in a crushing win over Tony Yoka – and he is again in motion on Saturday evening, stay on Sky Sports activities!
He additionally intends to deliver again Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney in separate bouts.
Garcia’s bout with Haney final 12 months was rendered a no contest after he examined constructive for efficiency enhancing medicine.
The New York State Athletic Fee banned Garcia for a 12 months, however he can be eligible to field once more by Might.
A contest with Rolando Romero is earmarked for him whereas Devin Haney, who has not boxed since his punishing combat with Garcia final April, is ready to combat a former world champion, Jose Ramirez on that Might card.
Watch Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker, Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 and extra on February 22 stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
