It was thought he might be waiting for the winner of Dubois vs Parker, although others felt Dubois or Parker should be guaranteed a shot at Usyk with a win this weekend.
However, with Bakole having fewer wins than Parker at the elite level, some feel the Congolese should box Dubois next if he wins on Saturday, not fight Usyk.
Daniel Dubois is no longer fighting Joseph Parker on Saturday, leaving the latter to box Martin Bakole on short notice in Saudi Arabia.
Dubois fought Usyk in 2023 and lost via stoppage, although his promoter Frank Warren appealed the result, after Dubois landed a low blow that some believed was a legal body shot.
Parker will now box Martin Bakole on Saturday, after Dubois withdrew from his planned title defence.
