Bakole was in his native Republic of Congo, when he received the call, and will fly over 3,000km to arrive in the Saudi Capital on Friday local time, before fighting Parker on Saturday.

Undisputed world champion Claressa Shields has been suspended and is under investigation after she tested positive for ...

Daniel Dubois pulls out of title defense against Joseph Parker due to illness. Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole steps in ...

Two fighters on the undercard looking to become contenders in the division are Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith.The fight between the two, for Buatsi's interim WBO light heavyweight title, airs on DAZN ...