Bakole – A Threat to the Heavyweight Elite: Expert's Take

Former world champion and now a popular boxing analyst, Johnny Nelson, believes that Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) is capable of competing with the top fighters in the heavyweight division.

"You could match him up with almost anyone. In his last fight, his hands were so free-flowing. His style really reminded me of George Foreman, and he’s so powerful. The way he dismantled Anderson caught everyone’s attention.

If you use artificial intelligence to create a picture of Martin facing Usyk, Fury, Joshua, or Dubois—names in the top ten that the public is talking about—you can really see him giving them a proper fight, if not knocking them out," Nelson said.

In August, Martin Bakole secured a knockout victory in the 5th round over Jared Anderson (17-1, 15 KOs).