Hunter is one of the most exciting heavyweights but needs a big win to remind the world. Martin himself earned that spot by knocking out Gerald Washington last February. The world is Joe Joyce's oyster after beating exciting prospect Daniel Dubois last month. A lot of people avoid sparring me so when he gives me the chance, I always go. The Olympics give us a hint of who could make it into the big time - just ask Anthony Joshua - and Tony Yoka is the perfect example of that model. It's possible that Joyce may have bigger fish to fry as he eyes another rematch with Usyk - one that would open far more doors than a bout with Yoka would. L'américain Michael Hunter gagne le combat par KO technique au 12e round contre le congolais Martin Bakole Ilunga (RDC). He is my best friend, we joke on WhatsApp.'. Martin Bakole is targeting a rematch with Michael Hunter – the first man to inflict a defeat on him in the pros – should he beat dangerous Russian Sergey Kuzmin this Saturday at The SSE Arena, Wembley, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and Ireland and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories on its just-launched Global platform. WBC. Unlimited, Boxing. Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, USA, Boxing. Two Nigerian warriors fighting in a title fight. By Henry Walter On Saturday night a very intriguing bout between undefeated heavyweight contender Martin Bakole, 11-0 (8 KOs), and former cruiserweight world title challenger Michael Hunter, 14-1 (9 KOs), will take place at … Nelson would love to see his fighter get a crack at Dillian Whyte in the near future. 'I have more skills. 135 lbs, Prograis defeats Redkach by technical decision, Shocker: Majidov lost to Fedosov by KO in 1st, Tickets for McGregor vs Poirier sold out in seconds, Povetkin discharged from hospital after Whyte fight, Robert Whittaker Bakole retired in the tenth round of an entertaining fight due to a shoulder injury in 2018. Joyce has wasted no time in deciding who he wants as his next opponent - quickly calling out Usyk - who he lost on points to as an amateur - on social media, and his manager Sam Jones has added fuel to a possible rematch. Bakole has also sparred with Joyce and Dubois in the past - and next year he will be bidding to come out on top in the battle to become the next heavyweight sensation. Dan Rafael reporting the Hrgovic vs. Bakole fight is being finalized. It hasn't been all plain sailing for the 28-year-old, however. Cyclone Promotions: Martin Bakole vs Michael Hunter. With Ajaba now represented by Fury's promoter Bob Arum, fights against the Gypsy King will be much easier to arrange. ... Watch this Fight. Now he could now be in line for the biggest prizes boxing has to offer. I'm improving, and he can see that himself.'. I want to set the tone for the early part of the year and then see where I go from there. His team aren't satisfied with easy fights - they have targeted established names like Dominic Breazeale and Gerald Washington as they plot Sanchez's 2021 calendar. 'We are still working out the particulars for these fights,' he told Boxing247. Whenever one of the champions needs a dancing partner, whether it has been Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder, Hunter's name usually comes to the forefront, but he's not the fighter you want to go to war with unless you have to. The best weapon of Joshua's is the left hook and right uppercut. 'I don't want to waste my time fighting guys I know I'm going to beat. I am looking forward to staying very busy in the early part of 2021. It is Joyce's power and precision that makes him such a fearsome prospect and now there is talk of him facing Oleksandr Usyk for a final eliminator for the WBO title - held by Anthony Joshua. Yoka certainly packs a punch - his seven stoppages have all been devastating thanks to his powerful hooks and deadly precision. Both men were in good spirits before a packed media presence, as they offered their thoughts ahead of what should be a bumper night of action at York Hall on October 13th. 'Lomachenko did it after two fights,' Yoka said. 135 lbs, Boxing. I need to fight for something and move up in the rankings.'. Jacksonville, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, USA, Boxing. © Ringside24.com, 2021. - There was plenty of drama, and experience overcame size. Anthony Joshua took four years to win his first IBF belt after winning gold at London 2012, and Yoka says he wants to do it much faster. Unlimited, Boxing. That said, #4 contender Michael Hunter claims that with #3 Oleksandr ... of trying to stage Hrgovic vs. Martin Bakole when negotiations with Hunter … - 135 lbs, May 29, 2021. Martin Bakole is targeting a rematch with Michael Hunter – the first man to inflict a defeat on him in the pros. The fight will be shown as part of Sky Sports pay-per-view show in the UK and on DAZN in other territories. This time I will beat him, believe me. On paper, Bakole vs Kuzmin is a 50/50 fight. Signed by Top Rank this summer and hailed as a future world champion by promoter Bob Arum, the Nigerian is seen as one of the most promising the division has to offer - which means his rivals have him in their sights. He continued his impressive run of wins by outpointing the durable Sergey Kuzmin this month, He claims Anthony Joshua is his 'best friend' but would have no problem taking him on, Bakole's trainer says he is 'the most avoided fighter in the world' as he bids to rise up the ranks. Hunter returns to the ring this coming Saturday night in a stay busy fight… A battle of Africa would put the winner in the ascendency next year, but Ajagba boasts something his rival doesn't - an unblemished record. Twelve fights, 11 knockouts, including wins over seasoned professionals Alexander Ustinov, Bryant Jennings and former world champion Bermaine Stiverne. 'That's the dream that I am working toward,' he added. Get Tickets more Info Full Card. The official time was 2:19. He returned to the ring for the first time in over a year by beating Shawn Laughery on December 18 and is now planning for a 'busy' 2021, even though the fighter is currently acting as his own agent after leaving Eddie Hearn's Matchroom. But you can't fault Yoka's ambition. '100 percent, of course,' he told Sky Sports when asked if he would fight Joshua. His nickname is La Conqueta, which translate as 'The Conquest', and he has made it very clear the path he wants to follow - targeting a world title as quickly as possible. Daniel Dubois has long been tipped as the next big thing in the sport, but his stock took a sharp dive after being stopped by Joe Joyce - who has quietly gone about his business with some impressive displays. Martin Bakole has a crunch clash with Sergey Kuzmin on Saturday but the fight he really wants is a rematch with Michael Hunter, the only man to defeat him. Nicknamed the Cuban Flash due to his electric hand speed - and it's how quickly you'll hit the deck if he lands it right. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: Michael Hunter celebrates victory after the IBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title fight between Martin Bakole Ilunga and Michael Hunter at York Hall on October 13, 2018 in London, England. Frank Sanchez has lightning fast hand speed and is unbeaten after 16 professional fights. After starting his career as a cruiserweight and suffering just one career defeat - coming against Usyk - he has since made the step up to heavy and has not been beaten in the new weight category. Heavyweight boxing match featuring Martin Bakole and Michael Hunter. By Allan Fox: Heavyweights Filip ‘Stone Man’ Hrgovic and Martin Bakole have a match in the works for April 17th or 24th. 09. And I know everyone wants it.'. I'm not saying I'm going to fight the champion now or tomorrow, but I need to challenge myself. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. That's why I'm working so hard. Sportsmail runs through the stars who you should be paying attention to in the new year. There are some dangerous heavyweights that hope to make a name for themselves in 2021. 'I have great power, great speed and the division will have to take notice after this fight. 'He has immense physical tools and a great work ethic. 147 lbs, Boxing. Cyclone Promotions are delighted to announce that exciting contender Martin Bakole (11-0-0) will face former world title challenger Michael Hunter (14-1-0) as part of a … Arum has no doubt that Ajagba will seize his chance and eventually lift up a major belt. No, Hunter is no warm-up act. Hunter vs. Hrgovic is a 50-50 type of fight, and it’s one where we could see the smaller man triumph. Martin stepping out gave way for Hrgovic (12-0, 10 KOs) to challenge. Martin Bakole has lost only once in his career - to rival Michael Hunter (right) - and is targeting some big fights going into 2021. 185 lbs, April 18, 2021, 08:00. Fighters Martin Bakole vs. Michael Hunter: fight summary, results and highlights. Fellow African Bakole said: 'I am No 1 in Africa. Just like Bakole, Ajagba has AJ - who is of Nigerian heritage - in his sights, and believes a fight in his home country would be a special occasion. In 2018 - just a year after turning professional - he was banned for 12 months by the French Anti-Doping Agency after missing three drugs tests between 2016 and 2017. Michael Hunter, Jr. (born July 10, 1988) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBO junior heavyweight title in 2017. It's where stars are born and made, and in 2021 we could see a few more shining brightly in a year of boxing that promises to be a supernova. He beat Joe Joyce (R) in the 2016 Olympic final and has offered him a chance for a rematch. His appeal was swiftly rejected, but his time away from the ring hasn't stopped his development - as he returned to record four successive victories, including early knockout wins over the experienced Johann Duhaupas and Alexander Dimitrenko. Post by Ruthless-RKO » 30 Aug 2018, 12:31. 'If Joshua doesn't vacate, he has to fight Usyk,' said Jones. 'Let's make the Olympic rematch now. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images) - 170 lbs, April 25, 2021, 08:00. He's knocked out the highly-rated Martin Bakole, handed Sergey Kuzmin his first loss before drawing against the feared Alexander Povetkin - a fight many pundits scored him as a winner - last year. MARTIN BAKOLE ILUNGA is the African prince fighting to dethrone heavyweight king and friend Anthony Joshua. Hollywood, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, USA, Boxing. The Nigerian has 11 knockouts from 14 fights, while it could be argued he is yet to face a stern test. It was a powerful display from the 28-year-old, who is not usually in the conversation as far as world title fights are concerned. 168 lbs, Boxing. He first should beat dangerous Russian Sergey Kuzmin this Saturday at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Joshua vs Pulev card live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and Ireland, and on DAZN in the US and Australia and other countries. Atlanta, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, USA, MMA. Tony Yoka bounced back from a drugs ban to put himself in the picture for success next year. In turn, Joyce operated smartly and stuck behind his jab - which caused Dubois a lot of problems and eventually some serious damage to his right eye. I need a challenge. 'I want to fight at least three times in the first quarter. Martin Bakole vs. Michael Hunter - 13 October 2018. They feel it's the only way to force the boxing world to pay attention. I think I'm like between them. Ahead of their blockbuster showdown on October 13th, top-class heavyweights Martin Bakole (11-0-0) and Michael Hunter (14-1-0) came face-to-face for the first time. He doesn't have a good jab. In a hugely entertaining heavyweight attraction, former cruiserweight world title challenger Michael Hunter cemented an effective performance by violently halting colossal prospect Martin Bakole in the 10th and final round at the York Hall in London. 'It would be a big show, not only for Africa, but for the whole world. Both Martin Bakole and Sergey Kuzmin want nothing more to get revenge for losing their “O’s” to top 10 rated heavyweight Michael Hunter. The comments below have not been moderated. We are No 1 and No 2.'. Sanchez is ranked 10th in the WBO's rankings. I have the utmost confidence that we're looking at a future heavyweight champion.'. The youngster was the clear favourite to come out on top in their Battle of Britain and looked lively but was disheartened after seeing Joyce shrug off his most powerful shots. Because I want to the be the first heavyweight champion that Cuba's ever had. - Having come through unscathed against Hammer in November, Yoka has already identified who he wants to take on to put his name in the lights come the new year - and has sized up an old foe. The Frenchman won gold at Rio 2016 by beating none other than Joyce in the final and has enjoyed a perfect start to his career since turning professional in 2017 - now at 9-0 after his points win over Christian Hammer. Re: Martin Bakole vs. Michael Hunter - 13 October 2018 Post by handsofstone » 14 Oct 2018, 01:47 Billy's been religiously banging Bakole's drum on twitter for a while now, I mean nearly every tweet in the last couple of years is him calling out HWs for Bakole, not saying that was why he let him take unnecessary punishment but I do think this would've been unthinkable for him All Rights Reserved. Surely he can't go unnoticed any longer after his impressive stoppage of Dubois. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Bakole would provide that, and distinguish how far he has progressed. Bakole is out to avenge his only career defeat, which came in a late stoppage against Hunter in 2018, an experience the Congolese fighter claims he has learned from. I go to Joshua not with the attitude of a sparring partner - I go for myself. It seems everyone wants a piece of Efe Ajaba. His name might come up now - certainly after his bold claims. Dec. by The Ring. Africa's number one heavyweight, whose father is king of the Kananga province in DR Congo - is quickly becoming one of the 'most avoided' fighters in the world, according to his trainer Billy Nelson, who trains him in a quiet suburb of Airdrie, Scotland. He beat seasoned veteran Christian Hammer to secure his ninth win and is eyeing a world title. Nicknamed 'The Cuban Flash', Sanchez trains with pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez, He wants to succeed where countryman Luis Ortiz failed and become Cuba's first world champ, 'I have none of the vices outside of the ring that have held back other fighters. A post shared by Martin (@martin_bakole_) on Sep 10, 2020 at 6:03am PDT Bakole's father is the king of the Kananga province in DR Congo. But skills control the power. Fans express concern for Oscar de la Hoya after 'embarrassing' commentary in Jake Paul's win over Ben... Premier League set to launch Hall of Fame on April 19 after teasing two 'devastating' and 'lethal' players... 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