After an illness to Daniel Dubois pulled the IBF heavyweight champion from Saturday's title defense on a loaded supercard from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Martin Bakole was there to answer the call.  Bakole (21-1,

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Promoter Ben Shalom told ESPN he has "never made a fight that quickly" after arranging for Martin Bakole to fight Joseph Parker on Thursday as a late replacement for Daniel Dubois.

With Daniel Dubois out due to medical issues, Martin Bakole will step in on 48 hours' notice to face Joseph Parker on Saturday.

World heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdrew on Thursday from his scheduled title defense against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill. Dubois, 27, who holds the IBF title, underwent a medical examination in Saudi Arabia and missed a scheduled press conference,

Daniel Dubois is in doubt for his heavyweight title fight against Joseph Parker due to illness, it has been confirmed.

Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from defending his International Boxing Federation heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in Riyadh on Saturday night after falling ill.