Parker was due to face Daniel Dubois for DDD's IBF world title, but the British champion withdrew from the fight on Thursday due to illness.
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In stepped Bakole in his place, who will be looking to seize his opportunity on tonight's blockbuster Artur Beterbiv vs Dmitry Bivol card in Riyadh.
So Parker will not be getting his IBF title shot tonight - but instead has an almighty challenge in Bakole.
JOSEPH PARKER takes on Martin Bakole in a huge heavyweight bout TONIGHT.