Congolese boxer Martin Bakole has been called in as a last-minute replacement to fight Joseph Parker after the New Zealander’s shot at a title was called off, Afrosport reports. Parker was initially billed to fight world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois on Saturday, but the bout will no longer take place after the Brit withdrew on Thursday evening due to illness. Dubois, the reigning IBF heavyweight champion,...
Lovers of boxing were served with some of the biggest fights in the sport with amazing bouts in 2024. Some of the noteworthy moments include undisputed bouts in both the heavyweight and light-heavyweight categories, an exhibition fight between an MMA star and a two-time heavyweight champion, as well as an all-British affair at Wembley. With an array of impeccable fights on display this year, Afrosport takes...
Reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will defend his title against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 22 February 2025, Afrosport reports. Dubois was at his best in his first title defence when he knocked out fellow Brit and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in September at Wembley. The 27-year-old initially got his hands on the IBF heavyweight title...
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has set a date in April next year for any possible rematch between current heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua, Afrosport reports. The IBF revealed that any potential rematch for the title bout must happen by April 22, 2025, according to the boxing federation’s rules. Dubois secured a knockout win over Joshua at Wembley Stadium last month, with...
The much-talked about all-British IBF heavyweight world title bout between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium ended with the latter retaining his title with a knockout victory on Saturday. Dubois, 27, dropped Joshua multiple times but the most potent one came in the fifth round, which ended the fight as he roared to victory in front of 96,000 cheering fans at the iconic...
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