Joseph Parker's match against Daniel Dubois turned into a contest for mandatory challenger status against late replacement Martin Bakole due to Dubois's medical withdrawal. While no title is on the line, the winner will challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight championship. Parker, a former WBO champion, expressed eagerness for the fight and gratitude for Bakole stepping in. Bakole, who recently defeated a rising prospect, aims to prove himself on a larger stage, stating his readiness to surprise viewers.
I think I will shock the world tomorrow. A boxer is like a soldier - anytime they ask you to go to war, always be ready.
Though there's no world title on the line now, the stakes remain high. The WBO announced that the winner of tonight's clash will become the mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk's heavyweight championship.
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