Martin Bakole says it’s typically one-way traffic between him and Moses Itauma – that he doesn’t take aim at Itauma, even while the younger heavyweight speaks critically about Bakole. The 33-year-old ...

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Martin Bakole is booked to face off against Efe Ajagba in May in the USA. The IBF has directed Bakole vs Ajagba as the final eliminator for Daniel Dubois’ world championship. Now dueling and training ...

Martin Bakole delivered a career-defining performance on Saturday night, claiming a stunning fifth-round TKO victory over highly-touted American prospect Jared "The Real Big Baby" Anderson. The fight ...

He will next face former NFL linebacker Mike Balogun later this month in his return on May 24 as he looks to keep busy. Should he taste another expected victory, promoter Frank Warren has teased he ...

How could you not be excited about Martin Bakole? He’s just about everything you could possibly want a heavyweight contender to be. He has the size of a modern giant — 6-foot-6, anywhere from 275-300 ...

Martin Bakole didn't just take Daniel Dubois' spot on Saturday's boxing mega-card, he took his gloves, too. In a curious sight, Bakole was spotted wearing Dubois' black Fly-branded gloves with "DDD" ...

Martin Bakole has long claimed to be “the most avoided man in the world,” and his recent performance has certainly given weight to his bold assertion. On Saturday night, Bakole faced Jared Anderson on ...

Things can change quickly in heavyweight boxing. It’s the land of the giants, where huge, powerful men throw punches, and nothing is certain. Along the way, Joyce had built a reputation as a ...

Martin Bakole is targeting a fight with Anthony Joshua next year. Bakole secured the biggest win of his career when he stopped Jared Anderson to give the latter the first defeat of his career this ...

Congolese professional boxer Martin Bakole is one of the highly touted heavyweight contenders who has defeated several notable opponents so far. While Bakole is a promising name that may become a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 22: Martin Bakole reacts to ...