Bakole is often referred to as the “most-avoided” heavyweight in boxing, yet his reputation meant nothing to Parker, who not only fought the Congolese on short notice but also knocked him out – in just two rounds, no less.
Dubois was due to defend the IBF heavyweight title against Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but the Briton fell ill on Thursday.
Parker was supposed to challenge Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, before the Briton fell ill this week.
Joseph Parker defied his doubters with a demolition of Martin Bakole on Saturday, after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness.
Parker then made clear his desire to fight for a world title next, as he was supposed to do against Dubois.
