Joseph Parker defied his doubters with a demolition of Martin Bakole on Saturday, after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness. Dubois was due to defend the IBF heavyweight title against Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but the Briton fell ill on Thursday. As such, organisers were left scrambling for a replacement on two days’ notice.

Martin Bakole was spotted wearing gloves meant for Daniel Dubois after stepping in to fight Joseph Parker at just 48 hours' notice. Parker was initially set to challenge Dubois for his IBF world heavyweight title but the contest was thrown into disarray when the Brit withdrew due to illness.

Martin Bakole was drafted in as a late replacement to face Joseph Parker as part of a Saturdays blockbuster night of boxing, after Daniel Dubois withdrew through illness; watch the Riyadh Season event