He weighed in considerably higher than his usual fight weight and looked rusty before being knocked out in the second round by a big Parker right hand.
EDDIE HEARN paid tribute to Martin Bakole's bravery but believes he should not have fought Joseph Parker.
Hearn questioned his decision to fight and suggested a member of his team should have intervened to prevent it from going ahead.
The heavyweight stepped in at short notice after Daniel Dubois was ruled out days before the fight with sickness.
"But when you're representing Martin Bakole, you've got to ask yourself [if it was the right decision].
