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Martin Bakole replaces Daniel Dubois and face to face Joseph Parker

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Dubois fell ill on Thursday Photo Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Martin Bakole entered the fight with Joseph Parker on Saturday, after Daniel Dubois Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Martin Bakole entered the fight with Joseph Parker on Saturday, after Daniel Dubois Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Martin Bakole sensationally entered to fight Joseph Parker on Saturday in Riyadh after Daniel Dubois’s illness.

Just before the Thursday press conference, the Ring magazine revealed that Dubois, who was to defend his title of IBF heavyweight champion against Parker, fell ill, and Bakole replaced him for 48 hours.

Bakole, considered one of the most hazardous heavyweight in the world, was recently seen in August Pinking American Hope, Jared Anderson in five rounds.

It is not known what the medical situation of Dubois is now, but his promoter Frank Warren confirmed that he was assessed by a doctor.

Parker participated in Final press conference On Thursday and sent his wishes to a 27-year-old Londonian.

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“If he is infirmed, I hope it will improve soon,” said Recent Zelander.

“I’m looking forward to Saturday and presenting a great program.

“I’m ready to go out.

“I put all my difficult work with my team in Ireland and I am here in Riyadh and I come on Saturday.”

Dubois fell ill on Thursday photo loan: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Dubois fell ill on Thursday photo loan: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The 33-year-old is in a wealthy form with victories in Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang and for the second time he wanted to win the title of heavyweight champion.

Before confirming Bakole as his next opponent, Ring Magazine announced that Lawrence Okolie, David Adelye and Mourad Aliev were considered substitutes if Dubois was forced to withdraw.

Bakole turned out to be too much for Anderson (photo: Mark Robinson, Box Matchroom)
Bakole turned out to be too much for Anderson (photo: Mark Robinson, Box Matchroom)

This is the second replacement on the card, after Floyd Schofield has been excluded from his clash with the lightweight world champion of WBC, Shakur Stevenson and the illness and hospitalized, and the American replaced Josh Padley.

Dubois was to make a second defense of his IBF massive crown after recording the stunning Anthony Joshua Cup in the fifth round.

At the head of the case, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitriry Bivol, highly expected rematch to the unquestioned lightweight heavyweight championships, four months after the first meeting, during which Beterbiev ended the winner of the majority.

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“Boxing is not broken” – Ed Pereira presents a vision for the future of the sport

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Garcia was beaten by Romero in May in Times Square. Photo: Geoffrey Knott/Matchroom Boxing

Ed Pereira described how through IVisitBoxing he hopes to aid change the sport for the future.

Pereira is promoting IVisitBoxing’s next appearance on July 11 in San Francisco.

The promoter spoke to proboxing-fans.com about his journey to the boxing world after great success with his other ventures, including IVisit Media.

Pereira truly introduced himself to the boxing world last May when he, along with Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season, promoted an event in the middle of Times Square.

The event featured some of the sport’s biggest names, including Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and Rolando Romero, with a world title fight topping the bill.

Garcia was beaten by Romero in May in Times Square. Photo: Geoffrey Knott/Matchroom Boxing

Pereira reflected on the event and spoke honestly about how it all happened.

“Times Square was an incredible experience because of how tough it was to create.

“People were disconnected from the experience, and that’s what I felt: I want people to be engaged.”

Haney worked alongside Ramirez. Photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images
Haney worked alongside Ramirez. Photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images

He also revealed what message he carries in his company and what is most essential to him when promoting events throughout the United States.

“Make something and then show it to as many people as possible. And I’m still doing it, 30 years later.”

He talked about how he believes boxing impacts the lives of individuals, from the fighters themselves to the audience, and why accessibility in sport is so essential.

Ed Pereira talked about the future he sees for boxing. photo: Boxing News/YouTube
Ed Pereira talked about the future he sees for boxing. photo: Boxing News/YouTube

“Boxing doesn’t just change people’s lives – it changes the way the world sees people.

“That’s the power of boxing.”

IVB and Pereira’s next appearance will be on July 11, with the main event being Anthony Olascuaga’s fight against Andy Dominguez Velasquez.

The fight card will be on display at the Civic Center and a wide range of tickets will be available, including a free section allowing anyone to watch the fights. Pereira hopes to break the boxing attendance record of 135, 132 set in 1941 by Tony Zale vs. Billy Pryor.

“For me, San Francisco is the story of every single person on that card.

“Boxing is not broken.

“We need to make boxing more open to everyone.

“It’s about affordability. It’s about accessibility.

“That’s why we stick with YouTube. That’s why we stick with TikTok.”

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‘I’m not confident’ – Eddie Hearn QUESTIONS Tyson Fury warm-up fight

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Fury will most likely fight on August 1. Photo: Mark Robinson

Eddie Hearn believes Tyson Fury lacks confidence ahead of his clash with Anthony Joshua later this year.

Joshua and Fury have signed a deal to face each other in the highly anticipated all-British blockbuster, which is expected to be staged in November.

“AJ” will be there will face the unknown Albanian Kristian Prenga during warm-ups in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on July 25.

Fury, who retired to beat Arslanbek Makhmudov on points in April, is also keen to fight again before facing his long-time rival, with an August 1 date being discussed.

Joshua’s promoter Hearn questions the Morecambe fighter’s decision to fight another fight in the meantime, believing it could signal a lack of faith.

Fury will most likely fight on August 1. Photo: Mark Robinson

“He’s going to do what he’s going to do,” the 46-year-old said Sky Sports Boxing.

“And if he feels like he needs a good fight, I like that because it tells me he’s not completely confident.

“He shot 12 good rounds with Makhmudov to the point where you really need more rounds?

“He told us, ‘You don’t need another fight.’

“In two years of boxing, we had four rounds with Jake Paul.

“You had 12 rounds with Makhmudov at Tottenham but you still feel you need more rounds to prepare for Anthony Joshua.

“More rounds won’t assist you, because I can see it.

“When Makhmudov came into that fight, I knew what AJ was going to do.”

Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joshua and Prenga face-to-face ahead of July clash Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“AJ” came face to face with Prenga at their stadium first press conference on Monday in London.

The 36-year-old will fight for the first time since he knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round in December in Miami.

Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson
Joshua and Fury have signed a contract to fight. Photo: Mark Robinson

10 days after Paul was arrested, the Watford man suffered minor injuries in a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, while on holiday in Nigeria.

Joshua has already returned to the training camp in Valencia along with former rival Oleksandr Usyk.

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Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki – odds and betting guide

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Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki at Zuffa Boxing's inaugural UK gala on June 6 in Bournemouth Photo: Zuffa Boxing

Chris Billam-Smith is the bookmaker’s favorite to defeat Ryan Rozicki in Saturday’s cruiserweight clash in Bournemouth.

Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KO) fight with Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KO) at Bournemouth International Center live Heavenly sports in the UK and Paramount+ in the US.

The former WBO cruiserweight world champion will enter the fight as a 3/10 favorite Bet365.

The 35-year-old bounced back from a loss to Zurdo Ramirez in their unification clash by defeating Brandon Glanton in April last year. “The Gentleman” is expected to win by the same method on October 11.

The Bournemouth player has not recorded a victory over the distance since he forced Mateusz Masternak to retire in 2023, and a break victory is valued at 11/4.

Chris Billam-Smith will face Ryan Rozicki at Zuffa Boxing’s inaugural UK gala on June 6 in Bournemouth Photo: Zuffa Boxing

Rozicki, the number one contender in the WBC, is a 12/5 underdog Bet365 beat Billam-Smith in his hometown.

The Canadian has recorded 20 stoppages in his 21 victories, and his best route to victory is the distance of 5/1.

In 2022, “The Bruiser” scored points only once in his career, and another success over the distance is estimated at 13/2.

Billam-Smith is fighting for the first time since defeating Glanton last April. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER
Billam-Smith is fighting for the first time since defeating Glanton last April. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
  • Chris Billam-Smith will win the fight: 3/10
  • Chris Billam-Smith by KO/TKO/DQ: 11/4
  • Chris Billam-Smith by decision or technical decision: 11/10
  • Ryan Rozicki will win the fight: 12/5
  • Ryan Rozicki by KO/TKO/DQ: 5/1
  • Ryan Rozicki by decision or technical decision: 13/2
  • Draw or technical draw: 16/1
Round bets

Chris Billam-Smith

  • Win in round 1: 50/1
  • Win in round 2: 40/1
  • To win in round 3: 33/1
  • To win in round 4: 25/1
  • To win in round 5: 22/1
  • To win in round 6: 20/1
  • To win in round 7: 20/1
  • To win in round 8: 20/1
  • To win in round 9: 22/1
  • To win in round 10: 25/1
  • Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 11/10
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Ryan Różicki

  • To win round 1: 80/1
  • Win in round 2: 66/1
  • Win in round 3: 50/1
  • To win in round 4: 40/1
  • To win in round 5: 33/1
  • To win in round 6: 33/1
  • To win in round 7: 33/1
  • To win in round 8: 33/1
  • To win in round 9: 33/1
  • To win in round 10: 40/1
  • Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 13/2

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