‘Most ridiculous deal ever made’ – How new fight was made in record time after Dubois vs Parker dramatically called off

Boxing fans left stunned

Ben Shalom labels the last-minute replacement of Martin Bakole for Daniel Dubois in the fight against Joseph Parker as the "most ridiculous deal ever made." Dubois fell ill, leading to the unexpected change in the match lineup.

Mad dash to Saudi

Martin Bakole swiftly agreed to step in for Daniel Dubois, who was too ill to fight, in the heavyweight clash against Joseph Parker. Bakole's journey from Congo to Saudi Arabia for the fight has been described as a whirlwind by fans and experts alike.

Quick deal and lightning speed agreements

Boxing promoter Ben Shalom revealed the lightning-fast process of getting Bakole on board, emphasizing that the deal was sorted within 48 hours of Dubois' withdrawal. Bakole's team immediately accepted the offer, ensuring fans a top-notch clash at the upcoming event.