Martin Bakole

Martin Bakole is noted for having knocked out Jared Anderson, slowing his rise in the heavyweight category.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-12-11

Martin Bakole is one of the top-level competitors that Joseph Parker has recently defeated.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-10-20

Martin Bakole is also among the elite fighters that Joseph Parker has beaten in his recent series of victories.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-08-02

Martin Bakole was selected by Joseph Parker as a replacement for Dubois in a title fight.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-31

Martin Bakole replaced Daniel Dubois in the fight against Joseph Parker and was knocked out in the second round.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2025-07-20

Martin Bakole is a Congolese boxer who has been mentioned as a potential opponent for Moses Itauma.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-05-27

Martin Bakole is mentioned as one of the boxers who defeated Tony Yoka prior to his recent victory.

Le Monde·France· 2025-05-18

Martin Bakole believes he is the only one who can defeat Oleksandr Usik due to his experience training with southpaws.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-05-08

Martin Bakole is a boxer who faced Efe Ajagba in a match that ended in a draw.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-05-04

Martin Bakole fought to a dramatic majority draw against Efe Ajagba in Saudi Arabia.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-05-04

Martin Bakole is scheduled to fight Efe Ajagba in the heavyweight division.

Sabq·Saudi Arabia· 2025-05-02

Martin Bakole is due to fight Efe Ajagba on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s championship fight.

The Punch·Nigeria· 2025-04-03

Martin Bakole was initially supposed to fight for the mandatory contender status.

Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·Ukraine· 2025-03-28

Parker's success featured victories against Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-19

Martin Bakole appeared totally out of shape during his match against Joseph Parker.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-03-14

Parker brushed aside Daniel Dubois’ late withdrawal and apparent sickness to drop feared boogeyman Martin Bakole in the second round.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-03-06

Martin Bakole stepped in as a stand-in fighter but struggled in his match against Joseph Parker.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-24

Martin Bakole was defeated by Joseph Parker in a recent boxing match.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-23

Martin Bakole was knocked out in the second round by Joseph Parker.

Dnevnik·Bulgaria· 2025-02-23

Martin Bakole stepped in two days before the fight after Daniel Dubois withdrew with illness.

CNN·United States· 2025-02-23

Bakole, looking fleshy and far from in prime condition, banged his black gloves together when he was introduced.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-02-23

Bakole’s dream of pulling off a stunning heavyweight victory over New Zealand’s Joseph Parker on just two days’ notice were shattered.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-02-23

Martin Bakole came in underprepared and was knocked out by Joseph Parker.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole was a late replacement for Daniel Dubois and faced Joseph Parker in the ring.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole was knocked down by Joseph Parker in the second round.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-02-22

The replacement is Martin Bakole - another 198cm power puncher - who is ranked inside the top five with all four major governing bodies of the sport.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole is a Congolese knockout artist stepping in on short notice for Daniel Dubois.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole is recognized as one of the best heavyweight boxers in the world after defeating Jared Anderson.

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·Croatia· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole stepped in as Joseph Parker's new opponent on short notice.

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-02-22

Martin Bakole presents a serious challenge for Parker in their non-title bout and has been avoided by most leading heavyweights.

The Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-02-22