WBO Heavyweight Interim Title: Parker KOs Bakole To Win Riyadh Bout

Joseph Parker took just two rounds to knock out stand-in Martin Bakole, a top-tier heavyweight who came in at the shortest possible notice to replace Daniel Dubois, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh. "Martin Bakole, thank you for accepting the challenge of flying all the way here on short notice and giving me a good fight," Parker said afterwards. "I stayed calm, structured, composed and got the victory. "I'm fit, strong, healthy and sharp. Andy Lee broke it down for me, I had to be patient."

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Updated on: 23 February 2025 3:09 pm

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker celebrates after defeating Martin Bakole | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker, left, celebrates after defeating Martin Bakole in the WBO Interim World Heavyweight fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker, left, hugs Martin Bakole after winning the fight | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker, left, hugs Martin Bakole after winning the WBO Interim World Heavyweight fight at Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker's crew celebrate after the bout | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker's crew celebrate after he defeated Martin Bakole in a WBO interim world heavyweight fight at Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker, right, battles Martin Bakole | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker, right, battles Martin Bakole during a the WBO interim world heavyweight boxing match at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker, right, punches Martin Bakole | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker, right, punches Martin Bakole, left, during the WBO Interim World Heavyweight fight at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Parker vs Bakole Boxing: Joseph Parker, left, punches Martin Bakole | Photo: AP

Joseph Parker, left, punches Martin Bakole during the WBO Interim World Heavyweight fight at Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman watches the during the WBO interim world feavyweight fight between Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole at Kingdom Arena, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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