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Martin Bakole Makes His Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker Prediction After Sparring Both

Martin Bakole is an imposing heavyweight who has shared the ring with both Joseph Parker and Daniel Dubois.

Bakole has long been referring to himself as ‘the most avoided heavyweight on the planet’ and there is some evidence to back that up. He has failed to land big fights despite an impressive run of victories in recent years. He handed Tony Yoka his first defeat, has stopped the likes of Carlos Takam and most recently demolished the previously unbeaten knockout merchant Jared Anderson.

With the help of an IBF order, he is not set to face Efe Ajagba in order to determine the mandatory challenger for the world title, currently held by Dubois.

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Bakole therefore has a keen eye on the Brit’s upcoming defence against former WBO champion Parker on February 22. Both men are in top form right now. Dubois has stopped Jarrell Miller, Fillip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua in his last three contests, while Parker is coming off points wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.

Speaking to Eze Talks Sports, Bakole was asked to make his prediction having sparred several rounds with both men and making huge claims that he made Dubois ‘quit’ in one of those sessions. As such, he is backing Parker for the upset.

“I think Parker will win the fight, that’s my opinion.”

Bakole confirmed that he wants the winner after he beats Ajagba, but given that an undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk could be on the table for either Dubois or Parker, the Congolese heavyweight might again be left out in the cold, though he has been named as a potential opponent for Anthony Joshua.

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Dubois-Parker news conference overshadowed by Fury retirement

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker became a sideshow at their own news conference after fellow heavyweight Tyson Fury announced his second retirement from boxing earlier on Monday.

Briton Dubois will defend his IBF world title against New Zealand’s Parker on 22 February in Saudi Arabia, with the main event a rematch between light-heavyweight rivals Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

The heavyweight pair tried their utmost to promote their own fight, and one of the most talent-laden cards of recent times, but were continuously asked to field questions about former world champion Fury.

“If Tyson is ready to retire, then he should hang up his gloves and enjoy his life. He’s achieved, he’s content,” Parker said of his friend and sparring partner.

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Dubois, speaking to BBC Sport in London, questioned whether Fury – who announced his retirement in April 2022 but returned six months later – will stay retired.

“He might come back. You never know with Fury. Either way, he’s a legend,” the 27-year-old said.

The attention diverted back to next month’s card as Dubois and Parker shared sometimes awkward exchanges at the top table.

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Parker, 33, questioned why Dubois entered the ring to call out fellow champion Oleksandr Usyk after the latter’s win over Fury in December.

“It’s all about making noise. This is show business. That’s what I want next. First I want to get through this guy,” Dubois replied, promising a “demolition job” on Parker.

‘I’ll teach you a few things’ – Dubois tells Parker

Greenwich’s Dubois made a successful first defence of his IBF title by dismantling Anthony Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September.

Addressing Fury’s retirement, his promoter Frank Warren said: “Daniel is the next Brit on the block coming though. He’s the guy.”

Dubois is eyeing a rematch with Usyk after being stopped by the Ukrainian in August 2023.

“You might be looking too far ahead,” Parker warned him.

Dubois and Parker shared pleasantries when they crossed paths in a hotel lobby in Riyadh last month but there was an air of tension this time.

“I’ve got my mind firmly set on you,” Dubois said.

“It better be,” Parker, who held the WBO title between 2016 and 2018, replied.

Despite three losses in a 38-fight career, Parker has revived his career with a four-fight winning streak, including solid victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.

“I’ve been boxing for a while and I feel like I’ve only just started,” the Auckland fighter added.

Dubois’ sometimes awkward demeanour does not necessarily lend to trash talk, yet he drew a laugh as he quipped: “I’ll teach you a few things in there. A few new skills.”

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Zhilei Zhang Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Joseph Parker Will Beat Daniel Dubois To Win World Title

Dubois beat Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic to become interim champion before being elevated to full titlist when the belt was vacated by Oleksandr Usyk. His first defence was a huge statement – a fifth round knockout of Anthony Joshua.

Another form man in the division is ex champ Parker, who has beaten both Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang in his most recent outings.

Asked by Seconds Out who wins, Zhang – who put Parker down twice but lost on points – backed against his former opponent in favour of the 27-year-old Brit.

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“My personal opinion is Dubois, I think he will get the victory.”

In a separate interview with Box Nation, ‘Big Bang’ said he has ‘a gut feeling’ Dubois will retain his belt.

“I like both fighters. I respect both fighters. But somewhere in my gut feeling is telling me that Dubois is doing to win this one. I admire his style. I like how he approaches fights. I like Parker as well but subconsciously I believe Dubois is going to win it.”

Zhang returns on the undercard in a high stakes heavyweight bout of his own against Agit Kabayel.

Dubois is already making plans for the future having called out Usyk for an undisputed contest and rematch. The Ukrainian recently beat Tyson Fury for the second time to retain his unified titles. Many in the sport feel Dubois was both disrespectful and naive to mention the fight ahead of a stern test in Parker.

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Anthony Joshua Names The Greatest Boxer Of All Time: “By A Mile”…

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Anthony Joshua has no doubt about who he considers to be the best boxer ever to lace up the gloves.

The British heavyweight can rightly claim that he has been one of the standouts of the current era. He quickly rose through the amateur ranks to become an Olympic Gold Medalist at London 2012 just a couple of years after picking up the sport rather late aged 18.

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Once he turned professional, Joshua went on an impressive run of early knockouts, including picking up the British title with a stoppage of Dillian Whyte back in December 2015.

His first world title came with another stoppage, this time of Charles Martin, and he unified with wins over Joseph Parker, who was the first man to take him the distance, and a stoppage of long-reigning champion Wladimir Klitschko.

After some routine defences he hit his first stumbling block in New York’s Madison Square Garden when he was halted by underdog and late stand-in Andy Ruiz Jr, though quickly exacted revenge in the rematch.

Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte

2021 and 2022 proved difficult years with back-to-back losses to the eventual undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, though since then he has got back to winning ways with a trip of stoppages over Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius and Francis Ngannou.

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Speaking to Mens Health, ‘AJ’ was asked who he considered to be the best-ever fighter and he immediately went with American Legend Muhammad Ali.

“Historically, Ali. By a mile.”

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After a gold medal laced amateur career, Ali beat George Foreman, Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers in a 61-fight campaign. The undisputed heavyweight champion formerly known as Cassius Clay left his mark not just on the sport but culture entire.

Next up for Joshua is a shot at becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion when he takes on Daniel Dubois for the IBF title at Wembley in September. That is a feat only repeated at heavyweight by Ali, who was also undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and is often considered one of the greatest sportsmen of the last century.

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‘I don’t want to get beat up’ – Tyson Fury reveals the one heavyweight contender he will never fight…

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Tyson Fury is not one to shy away from a challenge.

‘The Gypsy King’ has fought some of the greatest fighters of his generation such as long-reigning heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko and undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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He also famously shared a brutal trilogy with one of the most destructive punchers in the history of the sport in Deontay Wilder.

But there is one boxer he admits he will never face – his long-time training partner and close friend Joseph Parker.

Asked last year if he would ever entertain a fight with Parker, Fury, who was the WBC heavyweight champion at the time, replied: “Definitely not.

“No. I’d rather give him the belt than fight him for it.

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“We’re too close for that fight and there’s plenty of heavyweights out there.

“He doesn’t need to fight me, I don’t want to get beat up, sorry!”

Fury may be forced to make the tough decision if he defeats Usyk when they rematch for the WBA ‘super’, WBO and WBC titles on December 21.

Parker picked up the WBO ‘interim’ title by beating Zhilei Zhang in his last outing in March and would be next in line in the sanctioning body rotation system to face the winner.

The expectation is that whoever emerges victorious from Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua’s all-British showdown for the IBF strap on September 21 will be next in line for a shot at Usyk or Fury.

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However, the WBO could throw a spanner in the works by mandating Parker to box the unified heavyweight champion.

“But I have the utmost respect for the guy and what he has done for my career, and if it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be where I am today.

“But if it has to come down to it I think we can put everything aside and do it before we sit down after the fight and say, ‘Hey man, you caught me with that good shot,’ and that sort of thing if you know what I mean.”

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