Parker Assesses Bakole’s Punching Power

Interim WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has shared his thoughts on the punching power of Martin Bakole, whom he faced in his last fight.

"I’ve had a lot of sparring experience with him. He’s a very tough fighter.

Even though I knocked him out in the second round, the punches he landed were really painful," Parker said.

Bakole stepped in to face Parker on just two days’ notice, replacing Daniel Dubois. Despite the short preparation time, Bakole managed to land several heavy shots before being stopped early.