After accepting a fight against Joseph Parker with just 48 hours notice, Scottish-based Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has finally landed in Riyadh, Saudi

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

Mark Lyson, a judge and referee for many high-profile bouts, was soaking in the atmosphere before he began his official capacities on fight night. He was another face left stunned by the potential collapse of what was certain to be a heavyweight blockbuster.

His former foe Parker faces Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia, after Bakole stepped up on short notice to replace IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, who was forced out of the fight on Thursday with illness.

Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his IBF world heavyweight title defence against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker 48 hours before the bout because of illness. The British fighter, who dismantled Anthony Joshua at Wembley four months ago,

Martin Bakole has declared himself ready to “shock the world” when he fights Joseph Parker.

Martin Bakole has delivered on a promise to fight any man at any time by accepting a last minute call to step in with Joseph Parker.

The stakes have been raised for Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole. Parker's interim WBO title will now be on the line when he faces Bakole on Saturday on 'The La

Joseph Parker prepares for a new opponent as Martin Bakole looks for the upset in Saudi Arabia. The Sporting News looks at the odds for this fight and makes a final prediction.