Joseph Parker Faces Martin Bakole After Daniel Dubois Pulls Out Due to Illness

Daniel Dubois, set to defend his IBF heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, withdrew due to a virus, leaving Martin Bakole to step in at short notice. The fight in Riyadh, part of a high-profile card, sees Bakole as an unexpected challenger to Parker, who is on a five-fight winning streak. Dubois's future title defenses are now uncertain.