Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his IBF world heavyweight title defence against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker 48 hours before the bout because of illness. The British fighter, who dismantled Anthony Joshua at Wembley four months ago,

Martin Bakole has stepped up as a late opponent to fight Joseph Parker, after Daniel Dubois pulled out due to illness.Dubois had been due to defend his IBF world heavyweight crown against Parker on a huge night of boxing in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

The stakes have been raised for Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole. Parker's interim WBO title will now be on the line when he faces Bakole on Saturday on 'The La