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Would be monumental: WBC wants Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford super fight

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WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has welcomed a ‘monumental’ super fight between pound-for-pound greats Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford. 

Canelo is looking to become undisputed super-middleweight champion this weekend when he puts his WBA, WBC and WBO belts on the line against IBF champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia.

The Mexican has repeatedly been linked to an eventual showdown with two-weight undisputed champion Crawford, with it being reported in January that the pair had agreed to fight in September later this year.

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“Yes, this is what boxing is all about. Remember, he has to fight Scull before Crawford,” Sulaiman told Sky Sports.

“You can never see in the future when you have one event, if he’s successful, the fight with Crawford would be monumental.

“It would be a huge fight between the classic combination, Mexico against the USA. He has provided some of the great fights in the past.

“Crawford is, without a doubt, one of the top fighters in the world right now. Canelo is. It would be a monumental, huge event, without a doubt.”

Crawford last fought in August 2024 when he defeated Israil Madrimov by unanimous decision to extend his perfect professional record to 41-0.

Canelo has meanwhile also emerged as a potential future opponent for Chris Eubank Jr, who is coming off his historic unanimous decision win over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Turki Alalshikh exclusively told Sky Sports in February that Eubank would have the opportunity to face Canelo at the beginning of 2026 were he to beat Benn, against whom there is notably a rematch clause.

Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom reaffirmed that a shot at Canelo remains in the pipeline.

“Absolutely. That’s the plan. That was the fight that Chris dreams of,” Boxxer CEO Shalom told Sky Sports.

“He [Eubank] is going to be the biggest star in the UK and that will make for a huge, huge fight against Canelo. Both of them coming towards the latter stages of their career, which will make it interesting.

“What we’d love to do is be able to somehow get Canelo over to the UK. I think he’s always wanted to fight in the UK. But he needs the right dance partner, someone that can really sell an event and that’s Chris Eubank Jr.

“I think Canelo February next year, that’s what we want to see.

“There’s not many dance partners Canelo can choose that can bring something to the table. Chris Eubank Jr brings something to the table and really opens him up to another market. I think it can happen.”

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Rory McIlroy Unintentionally Exposes Boring State Of Marriage With Spouse Erica

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Rory McIlroy is actually attempting to downplay the rollercoaster experience his previous few years have been.

Lastly profitable the Masters after a 17 yr journey, McIlroy is taking his victory lap on the late evening tv circuit. Whereas sitting down with “The Tonight Present” host Jimmy Fallon, McIlroy probably let loose his shady facet by refusing to debate something juicy.

There was no point out of the reported huge transfer McIlroy and spouse Erica Stoll is perhaps making to relocate again throughout the pond. And there actually was no speak of the affair rumors between McIlroy and Amanda Balionis. What the professional golfer selected to focus on as an alternative was how completely boring his dwelling life with Stoll appears to be.

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When Fallon requested McIlroy what he does when he is not {golfing}, McIlroy responded with a slightly uninteresting reply. Whereas attempting to maintain himself distracted from watching any sports activities protection, McIlroy mentioned he “was watching ‘Bridgerton’ with my spouse, which was her resolution.” At this level there’s some awkward laughter from the gang, maybe as a result of they know the reality about Stoll and her embattled relationship with McIlroy. The golfer admitted that he “truly bought into” the present, however the reply nonetheless felt off. Given simply how a lot cash McIlroy simply received — and all of the funds he and Stoll share — selecting to remain in to observe Netflix and chill does not sound like an thrilling marriage. However maybe that is the present picture McIlroy is attempting to promote, that his marriage is boring and protected.

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‘Her decision’: Rory McIlroy confesses wife Erica Stoll made major impact on Masters win

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Rory McIlroy has revealed that Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton played a surprising role in his historic Masters victory last month, thanks to his wife.

The Northern Irish golfer made the admission during his recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

McIlroy clinched the prestigious green jacket at Augusta National after defeating Justin Rose in a nail-biting playoff.

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The win completed his career Grand Slam, joining an exclusive club of men’s golfers to achieve this feat.

McIlroy explained that his approach to the Masters involved finding ways to distract himself from tournament coverage.

“The week of the Masters, for me, I’m just trying to distract myself with doing anything,” he told Fallon.

“I’m trying not to watch coverage of the tournament, I’m trying not to watch anything about the golf.”

Instead, the golfer turned to alternative entertainment options.

“So, I was watching Bridgerton with my wife, which was her decision, but I actually got into it,” McIlroy admitted, prompting laughter from both Fallon and the audience.

“I’ve got into Bridgerton – I didn’t think I would. I was very against watching it, but Erica convinced me.

“So we’re on a bit of a Bridgerton kick this week, yeah.”

It seems Stoll may be the one making television choices in the McIlroy household.

The golfer described the show as “good” during his Tonight Show appearance.

McIlroy also shared other entertainment choices that helped him relax during tournaments.

He told Fallon he watched the family favourite Zootopia with his four-year-old daughter Poppy on Saturday morning before playing.

“You’re just trying to distract yourself,” he explained with a laugh.

This wasn’t the first time McIlroy used films to unwind before a big win.

Before clinching his second Players Championship in March, he watched The Devil Wears Prada the evening before defeating J.J. Spaun in a Monday playoff.

McIlroy’s unconventional relaxation techniques appear to have paid dividends in his quest for Masters glory.

After 16 attempts, the change in approach finally brought success at Augusta National.

His strict sleep routine combined with these entertainment distractions created a winning formula.

The golfer had previously vowed not to return to Fallon’s show until he secured a green jacket.

He kept that promise, appearing on The Tonight Show for the fourth time, leaving Fallon impressed by the five-time major champion’s new outfit.

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Floyd Mayweather Left Journalist Stunned After Showing Him His Bank Balance

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Floyd Mayweather is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history.

With a perfect 50-0 record, blockbuster wins over stars like Manny Pacquiao, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and Conor McGregor, and more than a billion dollars generated in career earnings, it’s no surprise that Mayweather is incredibly wealthy.

Still, even knowing all of that, the figure he once casually revealed to a journalist remains jaw-dropping.

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He remembers the legendary boxer handing him a slip

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As Keown recalled, Mayweather discreetly handed him a thermal paper slip, the kind you’d get after a bank transaction. Curious, Keown glanced down and slowly counted the digits printed on it. The total? Over $123 million (£92.7 million) sitting in a single personal account.

“He looks around to make sure nobody is watching before holding out a slip of paper cupped in his right hand. It is a bank slip, and Floyd is watching me watch it as my eyes attempt to focus on the balance. I look at the numbers spread out across the thermal paper.

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“I look up to see Floyd smiling. He begins to laugh. I say something unintelligible about too many numbers. I’m not sure what prompted this. I look down one more time to make sure I got it right. And yes, it’s right there, 11 numbers long.

“There is more than $123 million in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s bank account.”

The staggering balance might seem unreal to most people, but for Mayweather, it was just another day. He later confirmed to Keown that the entire sum was indeed in one place. “One account, baby,” he said.

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Mayweather’s estimated net worth today is believed to be around $500 million (£376 million), though, he’s reportedly earned more than twice that across his legendary career. His bouts with Pacquiao and McGregor alone earned him a combined $550 million (£414 million).

While most people in his position would have financial advisors managing a network of investments and accounts, Mayweather has always prided himself on doing things his own way. Keeping that many figures in one account might seem reckless to some, but for a man nicknamed ‘Money’, it’s just another example of his unorthodox approach to wealth.

It’s a moment that left even a seasoned reporter speechless and remains one of the most outrageous financial anecdotes in modern sport.

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‘You know what’s coming’: Tyson Fury hints at dramatic retirement U-turn with cryptic message

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Tyson Fury could be about to reverse his retirement once again.

‘The Gypsy King’ hung up his gloves for a fourth time in January after suffering a second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

He and his handlers have repeatedly insisted that the Brit is stepping away from the sport for good this time.

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However, a recently uploaded video with his long-time trainer SugarHill Steward suggests otherwise.

“Just in the gym. I just bumped into somebody you might know,” he said before turning the camera to Steward.

He then gave the biggest indication he will reverse his retirement yet, by saying: “You know what is coming.”

Steward concurred: “You know what time it is.”

His video conveniently comes on the same day that Usyk and Daniel Dubois began their press tour for their undisputed showdown on July 19.

The pair clashed in the talkSPORT studios at midday over the contentious low blow in their inaugural encounter.

Three hours later, Fury took to social media to steal the show.

Boxing fans will be hoping Fury is hinting at the long-awaited all-British clash with Anthony Joshua.

The heavyweight titans have been locked into negotiations on multiple occasions to no avail.

The closest they came to fighting was in 2020 when both fighters held all four major sanctioning body belts between them.

However, a judge in a US court ruled that Deontay Wilder was owed a third fight with Fury, leading to the AJ bout falling apart days after it had been finalised.

Joshua was then ordered to face Usyk, who snatched his IBF, WBO and WBA belts from him in London, placing the final nail in the coffin.

Since then, they have been in talks a couple of times.

Nothing has gone beyond the preliminary stages.

But they now find themselves at a point in their respective careers where they need each other most.

Fury is riding a two-fight skid at the hands of Usyk, while Joshua is coming off a devastating knockout defeat to Dubois last September.

Both men are out of the world title picture, which is crowded by mandatory challengers, while they are also entering the twilight of their careers.

The appetite might not be the same as it was when the bitter rivals were at their peaks, though it is still undeniably the biggest fight in British boxing.

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“No Problem”: Oleksandr Usyk Agrees To Tyson Fury’s One Demand For Trilogy Fight

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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had two memorable heavyweight showdowns over the last 12 months.

Their first encounter came back in May 2024, and saw WBA, WBO and IBF champion Usyk going up against WBC title-holder Fury, looking to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.

It was the Ukrainian who came out on top, claiming a ninth round knockdown against Fury on his way to a split decision win to be the first sole ruler of the division since Lennox Lewis over two decades ago.

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Usyk then vacated the IBF belt in order to fulfil a rematch with Fury in December, and he was once again victorious after a 12-round battle, with it this time coming by unanimous decision.

It seemed that the rivalry between Usyk and Fury was then over, especially after the ‘Gypsy King’ announced his retirement in January, but recent comments from both men has raised the possibility of a trilogy contest.

Speaking on social media, Fury stated the terms that he would want a third fight with the Ukrainian to take place – it should be in the UK.

“Beat the f***er two times and the world knows the truth. Any time, any place [sucker]. UK next time. 100,000 people.”

Usyk appeared to accept that demand whilst speaking to Talksport, after insisting he would be happy for the fight to take place at Wembley.

“If Tyson Fury back with his career, maybe we organise one more fight. No problem, I’m ready. Wembley, [or Old Trafford] yes.”

Before any potential third fight with Fury can take place, Usyk first takes on current IBF champion Daniel Dubois in July, looking to once again become undisputed.

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Why Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have set themselves strict PDA rule in new relationship

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Tiger Woods’ relationship with Vanessa Trump may now be common knowledge, but that doesn’t mean that they’re willing to show their affection in public.

Woods confirmed his relationship with Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law back in March, and the U.S. President’s private thoughts on the relationship soon emerged. Ivanka Trump also gave her opinion, with Vanessa being the ex-wife of her brother, Donald Trump Jr.

It’s rare that Woods and Vanessa venture out in public together, with the couple enjoying private time in their Palm Beach homes, which are located just 20 minutes apart. However, they’ve agreed that when they are out in public, they will limit the affection shown and ensure it’s kept behind closed doors.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump are resisting PDA when seen out together

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That’s according to the Daily Mail, who confirmed via an insider that Woods and Vanessa enjoy acting like a normal couple and enjoy their privacy. “Movie nights, binge-watching shows, eating take-out – that makes them happy,” the insider said.

“They’re honestly just like everyone else in their dating life. When they do go out in public, like they have for two different golf tournaments, they lay off the PDA.

“Tiger has done a lot of crazy things with people, flown around the world. So has Vanessa. It can be a lot. Now it’s nice to have someone who wants to stay home and chill. It’s a nice change for him.”

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Woods and Vanessa have reportedly been dating for five months, and the legendary golfer public announced it on March 23. “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!” Woods wrote on social media as he shared pictures with Vanessa.

“We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.”

Due to Vanessa’s ties with the Trump family, the golfer was warned by close friends that his reputation could be impacted. However, an insider also told the Daily Mail that Woods isn’t concerned with what people think and is focusing on his new, happy relationship.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” the insider told the Daily Mail. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings.”

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Woods has also known Trump for years due to his obsession with golf, and has never received a major backlash. “He didn’t care one bit,” the insider added. “You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do.

“And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him. He still doesn’t think of it as being anything political – she’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name.”

It was also feared that President Trump would have negative feelings towards the relationship, until he publicly endorsed their romance. “He told me about it, and I said, ‘Tiger, that’s good, that’s good.’ I’m very happy for you both,” Trump said. “Just let them both be happy. Let them both be happy. They’re both great.”

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‘F what people think!’: Tiger Woods’ response to friends who insulted Vanessa Trump and advised him not to date her

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Tiger Woods isn’t backing down from love – no matter what people think.

Amid growing chatter surrounding his relationship with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., Tiger Woods has reportedly responded to his inner circle’s concerns with a blunt four-word retort: “F**k what people think.”

According to a Daily Mail report, several of Woods’ longtime friends privately expressed concerns about the optics of dating someone with deep political ties, especially given Woods’ famously neutral public persona.

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The concern wasn’t just about privacy – it was about perception, especially with Vanessa’s close connections to the Trump family and its high-profile political influence.

“Tiger has always been publicly apolitical,” one source explained. “He has his beliefs and opinions, of course, but he doesn’t make a public spectacle of his political leanings. And dating someone in a political family looks like he’s choosing a side.”

But that political context wasn’t a dealbreaker for the 15-time major champion, who reportedly made it clear that he didn’t care about potential public backlash. Instead, he chose to prioritize his relationship.

“You can’t really tell Tiger to do something he doesn’t want to do,” the insider added. “And he felt like this was an important enough relationship to go public with. If someone has a problem, that’s on them, not him.”

Public image vs. personal priorities

While Woods’ team may have been worried about professional branding, it appears his family had no such qualms.

The golfer’s two children, Sam and Charlie – whom he shares with ex-wife Elin Nordegren – are said to be “happy and understood” the nature of the relationship.

As for Vanessa Trump, she and Donald Jr. were married from 2005 until 2018 and have five children together. Her post-divorce life had remained relatively low-profile until her link with Woods began surfacing in the media earlier this year.

Reports indicate that Woods and Vanessa began their relationship as friends before it turned romantic, eventually stepping out publicly in March 2025.

In a rare and affectionate post on X (formerly Twitter), Woods shared a picture of the couple with the caption, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.”

He added a simple but clear request: “At this time we would appreciate privacy to all those close to our hearts.”

Despite worries from some corners of his circle, Woods seems unfazed by external opinions. For him, the decision to date Vanessa wasn’t about politics – it was personal.

“She’s his girlfriend who happens to have the Trump last name,” said the source.

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10 Months After Calling Off Divorce, Rory McIlroy Reveals He and Wife Erica Stoll Are Building Home Together in London

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Masters winner Rory McIlroy has already found a solid investment for his $4.2 million prize money in the form of a brand new home in London, which he and wife Erica Stoll are currently in the process of building.

The 35-year-old pro golfer revealed his exciting real estate news while discussing his post-Masters plans with reporters on April 23, explaining that he and Stoll did some traveling with their daughter Poppy, 4, immediately after the tournament concluded.

Those travels included a trip to his home country of Northern Ireland as well as a brief stopover in London, where the trio—who are primarily based in Jupiter, FL—paid a visit to their future dwelling.

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“We first went to London with Erica and Poppy to see our new home that we’re building and we made the trip over to Belfast to see a few other people that are important to us,” McIlroy said, according to NBC Sports.

“Just to be with them, to be with Erica and Poppy and my mom and dad. To see Michael Bannon, my lifelong coach, and spend a bit more time with Harry [Diamond] and his wife. [To] celebrate with the people that have been part of this whole thing for my entire career was absolutely amazing.”

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he and his wife, Erica Stoll, are building a new house in London together—less than a year after they called off their divorce.

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McIlroy, 35, is primarily based in Jupiter, FL, where he owns a stunning home.

McIlroy did not elaborate on whether he plans to relocated his family to London fulltime, having spent the last several years living in the U.S., specifically Florida, where many professional golfers reside.

It’s unclear what stage of construction McIlroy’s new home is currently in—or whether he and Stoll began working on the property before the golfer filed for divorce in May 2024, claiming in legal documents that their marriage was “irretrievably broken.”

However, less than one month later, McIlroy filed to dismiss the divorce, and the couple has appeared rock-solid ever since—now cementing their bond even further by working on a new family home.

The brief breakdown of the marriage sparked a firestorm of speculation about the reasons behind it, with multiple reports suggesting that McIlroy had been involved in a relationship with CBS reporter Amanda Balionis, rumors that both refused to publicly address—although insiders were quick to shut down any talk of a romance between them.

Questions were also raised about what would become of McIlroy’s immense fortune if he and Stoll split. The professional golfer is estimated to be worth around $280 million, much of which he has accumulated through his prize winnings, which regularly total more than $1 million a pop.

His most recent win at the Masters netted him $4.2 million, while he walked away from the Players Championship in March with $4.6 million. Following his win in Augusta, he will next head to Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he stands to win more than $1 million.

But in addition to his skills on the golf course, McIlroy has taken another major step in building his vast fortune—by basing himself in Jupiter, FL.

The small town has long been a mecca for golfers who are drawn to its stunning courses, beautiful weather, luxury real estate, and relative privacy. But there is one other very significant reason why so many athletes in the sport choose to flock to Florida: no state income tax.

Typically, golfers who reside full time in the U.S. must pay income taxes on all taxable income that is earned worldwide, according to H&R Block. However they are also subject to state income tax, if they live in a state that requires it.

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McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up his enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.

Masters Winner Rory McIlroy's $18 Million Florida Home Is Fit for Grand Slam Champion—and It's a Haven for His $4.2 Million Prize Money

The dwelling is thought to be worth more than $18 million today.

“Consequently, many golfers claim residency in Florida due to its lack of a state income tax,” H&R Block notes.

Indeed, McIlroy is one of a long line of golfers who have made their home in Florida—specifically in Jupiter, which has become something of a safe haven for the wealthiest and most successful players in the sport over the last three decades.

McIlroy relocated to Jupiter from nearby Palm Beach Gardens in 2017, when he snapped up an enormous mansion from fellow golf pro, Ernie Els.

The property is inside the iconic Bear’s Club community, a gated neighborhood filled with high-end homes, all of which surround the club’s stunning private golf course.

Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, who has served as something of a mentor to McIlroy, founded the club with wife Barbara in 1999, having moved to the area in 1966.

Over the years, the club has seen an astonishing number of professional golfers sign up for memberships, including McIlroy, Justin Thomas, Dustin Johnson, and Patrick Cantlay, all of whom are understood to have turned to Nicklaus for guidance in their careers over the years.

McIlroy’s home, which is now worth an estimated $18.3 million, is just a four-minute drive from the main clubhouse and offers sweeping views of the club’s stunning course.

While the professional golfer might not have the opportunity to spend vast amounts of time in the home—thanks to his hectic travel schedule—when he is there, he has a staggering number of private amenities to enjoy, including a tennis court, home theater, a recording studio, an outdoor kitchen, a pool, and a spa.

Inside, the home—which is set on 2.4 acres—boasts nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for McIlroy and his family.

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Why Joseph Parker ends Martin Bakole’s fairy-tale title bid with crushing knockout in second round

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Martin Bakole replaced Daniel Dubois suddenly, but Joseph Parker dispatched him in two rounds before the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol rematch for undisputed light-heavyweight title; watch blockbuster Riyadh Season bill live on Sky Sports Box Office

Joseph Parker took just two rounds to knock out Martin Bakole, a top-tier heavyweight who came in at the shortest possible notice to replace Daniel Dubois, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh.

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Bakole was attempting a feat that was surely without precedent in the sport. When Daniel Dubois, the IBF world champion, fell ill just two days before he was due to fight Parker, Bakole decided to replace him.

Travelling from Kinshasa in the DR Congo, Bakole landed in Riyadh in the early hours of Saturday morning to take on Parker, another world-ranked heavyweight, later that night for the latter’s WBO Interim title.

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Parker jabbed diligently at the 310lb behemoth. But Bakole cuffed him with a hard right just before the end of the first round.

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The two tapped gloves respectfully and then Bakole allowed himself a brief moment of celebration. He liked his start.

Fighting in gloves borrowed from Dubois, Bakole marched after Parker in the second round.

There were hints of danger from Bakole as he heaved punches at the body, then the head.

Bakole demonstrably shook off the New Zealander’s cross and came for him.

But Parker then bowled over his right. It clipped Bakole high on the head. That robbed him of his balance, his legs shivered out from under him and Bakole toppled over.

Bakole used the ropes to heave himself upright, but the referee would not let him continue, ruling him out at 2:17 of the second round.

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