Boxing News: Martin Bakole intends to challenge Michael Hunter for the heavyweight belt and then challenge Daniel Dubois for the title.
In 2018, America’s Hunter defeated Bakole in an unexpected upset victory. However, Congolese-born Bakole, who is now living in Scotland, has since gone on a remarkable winning streak that has seen him triumph over Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka and Sergei Kuzmin.
Bakole is now ready to make amends with Hunter.
His trainer Billy Nelson told Sky Sports, “We have no reservations whatsoever battling him. If Josh Taylor fights Jack Catterall in March, we’d fight him without a problem.
“Not many British guys were willing to go over to Paris and fight the Olympic gold medallist in Paris. [Bakole] gave him the biggest beating of his life.
“Martin Bakole deserves a lot more praise and appreciation than he currently receives,”
After Oleksandr Usyk, their “super” champion, and Daniel Dubois, who is in possession of a “regular” WBA belt, Hunter is ranked as the top heavyweight contender by the WBA, while Bakole is ranked as the second-best fighter.
Nelson wants Bakole and Hunter to square off in the championship match for Dubois.
Daniel Dubois is facing elimination in the final round, Nelson warned. The WBA’s entire championship may fall vacant following Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s fight because the winner most likely won’t be able to accommodate all the obligatory challengers for the various belts.
“Let’s take a broader perspective. If Usyk and Fury fight, there’s a good chance the WBA will be given up. When that happens, Dan will need to face someone, and if you’ve competed in a final eliminator, there’s a good chance you’re going up against the winner.
“You might be watching the winner take on Daniel for the complete world championship.”
Nelson continued, “We’d fight Daniel at any time.” “He appeared to be a rabbit caught in a set of headlights when Bakole and Dubois were sparring.
“Daniel Dubois would be completely destroyed by Martin.”
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