3 h. ago Joseph Parker drops Martin Bakole in round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title as short notice opponent blown away

North Lanarkshire based Bakole accepted the fight at 48 hours notice in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois pulled out with illness

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4 h. ago Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol: undisputed light heavyweight championship – live

Beterbiev defends all four belts in blockbuster rematchParker fights late replacement Bakole on undercardStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailOnly one more undercard bout ahead of the main event. What was supposed to be a shot at the IBF heavyweight title for Joseph Parker has turned into a battle for mandatory challenger status, as Daniel Dubois withdrew from Saturday’s fight due to a medical issue. Instead, Parker will now square off against Martin Bakole, another late replacement who’s eager to seize this unexpected opportunity.“The show goes on. It’s not even just in boxing, but in life,” Parker told Sky Sports. “Things happen, you just have to adjust and adapt to the situation.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Why Daniel Dubois had to pull out of Joseph Parker fight as Martin Bakole steps in

Joseph Parker will now meet Martin Bakole on Saturday night after Daniel Dubois pulled out due to illness.

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13 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol LIVE: Updates and undercard results from undisputed rematch after Bakole replaces Dubois

Dmitry Bivol challenges undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev in a light-heavyweight rematch, after Joseph Parker fights Martin Bakole – who replaces the ill Daniel Dubois

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14 h. ago Martin Bakole weighs in over 300lb for Joseph Parker fight after replacing Daniel Dubois

Martin Bakole has officially weighed in after stepping up on two days notice to fight Joseph Parker following Daniel Dubois' withdrawal from the heavyweight clash

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16 h. ago Boxing on the radio: Listen to Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev fight for free

A blockbuster heavyweight title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker is scheduled to co-headline the stacked card in Riyadh this evening

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17 h. ago How to watch Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole fight in UK: TV channel and live stream

Daniel Dubois' epic heavyweight title fight with the surging Joseph Parker is OFF - and Martin Bakole has stepped in to face the New Zealander

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18 h. ago Daniel Dubois fight return date as Frank Warren explains decision – 'we don't take risks'

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: Daniel Dubois was forced to pull out of his clash with Joseph Parker due to illness - but 'Dynamite' will return to the ring soon

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19 h. ago What UK time is Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole fight? Start time and stream

Joseph Parker must deal with a change of opponent after Daniel Dubois pulled out of their world title fight after falling ill earlier this week

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32 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk offers brief response to Daniel Dubois illness and Parker vs Bakole fight

Dubois is unable to defend his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, leading Martin Bakole to step in

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38 h. ago Why isn’t Daniel Dubois fighting Joseph Parker and will they reschedule?

Parker will now box Martin Bakole on Saturday, after Dubois withdrew from his planned title defence

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41 h. ago Hughie Fury issues warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of Joseph Parker fight

The two heavyweight stars will go head-to-head on Saturday night, but the British champion has been warned against overlooking the Kiwi challenger

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54 h. ago Joseph Parker to fight Martin Bakole as Daniel Dubois withdraws due to illness

Dubois is unable to defend the IBF heavyweight title on the Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 undercard

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54 h. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness

British heavyweight was due to defend title on SaturdayMartin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacementDaniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill.The British boxer was evaluated by a doctor on Thursday, according to a report in the Ring magazine, but is unable to compete. The 27-year-old will be replaced by heavyweight contender Martin Bakole, a dangerous proposition for Parker on short notice. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of Joseph Parker fight as new opponent found for huge event

Daniel Dubois has been forced to pull out of his huge world title defence against Joseph Parker after falling ill 48 hours before the first bell in Saudi Arabia

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54 h. ago Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker fight doubt latest as Riyadh card rocked by late chaos

British heavyweight Daniel Dubois has, reportedly, been feeling unwell ahead of his latest title defence.

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54 h. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title defence as Joseph Parker's new opponent confirmed

Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his heavyweight title fight against Joseph Parker after suffering with illness and the Kiwi will now take on Martin Bakole after a late call up

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54 h. ago Martin Bakole lands Joseph Parker mega fight as Daniel Dubois pull

The Glasgow-based heavyweight was due to fight Efe Ajagba in a final eliminator for the world title in May but will now be drafted for Riyadh on Saturday

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55 h. ago Daniel Dubois evaluated by doctor as sickness puts Joseph Parker title defence at risk

Dubois is sick and will miss the press conference on Thursday night

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56 h. ago Daniel Dubois 'sick and evaluated by doctor' to put Joseph Parker fight at risk

Dubois is sick and will miss the press conference on Thursday night

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