Because IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from a title defense in Riyadh on Saturday night, Joseph Parker has turned his attention to fighting replacement Martin Bakole.

Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois was undergoing a medical evaluation, raising doubts about whether he can go ahead with his scheduled IBF title bout against Joseph Parker on Saturday

Daniel Dubois is reportedly unwell and his upcoming ... to British boxer Josh Padley stepping in as his replacement on the Riyadh card.

Joseph Parker came to Saudi Arabia to try to win the IBF heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois. Instead, Parker has turned his attention to Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole following Dubois facing a medical issue ahead of Saturday's scheduled bout.

Anthony Joshua was reportedly not considered as a late replacement option for Daniel Dubois, despite currently being in Riyadh where the IBF world champion's clash against Joseph Parker was due to ...