Is Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole a world title fight? Giant heavyweight steps in at short notice for Daniel Dubois

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 21: Joshua Parker poses for a photo during the weigh-in ahead of his WBO Interim World Heavyweight title against Martin Bakole as part of Beterbiev v Bivol 2: The Last Crescendo at Boulevard Fountain on February 21, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Joseph Parker will take on Martin Bakole this weekend in Saudi Arabia, and not Daniel Dubois. This is because the Londoner has picked up an illness that has ruled him out of the contest, which had thrown the whole fight into doubt. 3 Parker looked huge at the weigh-in ahead of facing BakoleCredit: GETTY But … Read more

How did Martin Bakole get to fight Joseph Parker after Daniel Dubois’ withdrawal and how dangerous can he be? | Boxing News

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Daniel Dubois’ planned IBF heavyweight showdown against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on Saturday is off, but what caused it to be cancelled and how did Martin Bakole get the late call up? Only in heavyweight boxing could a fighter be summoned from the Congo at two days’ notice to compete in a title bout … Read more

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard IN FULL as Daniel Dubois withdraws from ‘greatest boxing card ever’

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker facing each other at a press conference.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s rematch this weekend has the potential to be one of the greatest cards ever. Of course, those two are the star attractions, but the rest of the undercard features some incredible fights – even after one of the major bouts has now been cancelled. 5 Dubois vs Parker has been … Read more

Why has Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker been cancelled? Dynamite pulls out of fight as Martin Bakole replaces him

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker facing each other at a press conference.

Daniel Dubois will no longer defend his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker this weekend after he withdrew. The British heavyweight was set to take on Parker in Saudi Arabia on the stacked Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard. 3 Dubois vs Parker has been called offCredit: Getty However, that bout has now been cancelled … Read more

Daniel Dubois wants to surpass Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua against Oleksandr Usyk | ‘Let’s get them belts!’ | Boxing News

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Oleksandr Usyk has fought a plethora of British opponents. He’s handed Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua two defeats a piece. He’s beaten Derek Chisora and Tony Bellew. The great Ukrainian, still undefeated and formerly the undisputed world champion, also overcame Daniel Dubois in 2023. When asked who gave him his toughest fight, Usyk, the unified … Read more

Oleksandr Usyk reacts to Daniel Dubois confrontation: ‘What are you doing here? This is my place!’ | Boxing News

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Oleksandr Usyk is a ground-breaking fighter who became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion in the four-belt era last May. Undefeated in his professional career, he has already gone undisputed down at cruiserweight. He could look to repeat the feat again, although remaining at heavyweight after he ruled out a mooted move back down to … Read more

‘Fans don’t realise’ – Aaron Lennon makes passionate Daniel Levy defence but acknowledges transfers have let him down

Tottenham fans have become increasingly vocal in wanting Levy gone

Former Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon insists fans ‘don’t quite realise’ how deeply chairman Daniel Levy cares about the club. Lennon’s defence as a number of fans gather for a planned protest to express their frustrations with Levy’s tenure. 3 Tottenham fans have become increasingly vocal in wanting Levy goneCredit: Getty The protest will take place … Read more

Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker LIVE: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as Triple D eyes Oleksandr Usyk rematch

Dubois will take on experienced New Zealander Parker on Feb 22

Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker next weekend in a mouthwatering clash. The British heavyweight destroyed Anthony Joshua in his last fight, brutally knocking out the former world champion. 3 Dubois will take on experienced New Zealander Parker on Feb 22 He has already publicly called out Oleksandr Usyk for … Read more

FA Cup: Leeds boss Daniel Farke weighs in on tragedy chanting incidents after loss to Millwall in fourth round | Football News

emi Azeez of Millwall celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leeds United and Millwall at Elland Road on February 08, 2025 in Leeds, England.

Daniel Farke spoke of football’s values after Leeds condemned “vile” tragedy chanting by Millwall fans during their side’s 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Elland Road. Lions winger Femi Azeez scored twice as Alex Neil’s men caused an upset by progressing to the fifth round for the first time since 2018-19. In-form Millwall arrived in … Read more

Daniel Dubois is ‘ferocious’ and if Joseph Parker gives him opportunities ‘he won’t hesitate’ | Boxing News

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Daniel Dubois could subject Joseph Parker to an early onslaught that the former world champion may not be able to endure. Parker, a previous holder of the WBO heavyweight title, challenges Britain’s Dubois for his IBF championship on February 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Parker is confident that he can take Dubois to … Read more