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Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.
One of the most well-known heavyweight boxers in recent history, Anthony Joshua, has captured the interest of spectators everywhere.
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16:00 - 24.07.2024
Francis Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua: 4 months later Cameroon MMA star says something was wrong
4 months later, Francis Ngannou says there was something wrong with the Anthony Joshua fight in Saudi Arabia.
With the backing of his Olympic Gold Medal and undeniable outstanding star quality, the Watford native, 34, rose to fame shortly after turning pro.
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16:35 - 20.07.2024
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Eddie Hearn predicts early knockout win
According to Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua could easily get an early knockout win against Daniel Dubois at Wembley for the IBF title.
Joshua started his career with an undefeated 22 fight record, which allowed him to hold three of the four major heavyweight belts.
However, he was impeded in his fast rise when Andy Ruiz Jr surprised him during his American debut.
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In a rematch, Joshua got even for the defeat, but in an effort to regain his titles, he lost to Oleksandr Usyk.
As a result, Joshua lost the opportunity to be the dominant force in the heavyweight division once more.
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Martin Bakole calls out Anthony Joshua
However, a formidable adversary has recently entered the debate. A challenger to Anthony Joshua for an African fight, similar to the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle' between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in 1974, is the rising heavyweight Martin Bakole of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
After stopping American heavyweight fighter Jared Anderson in the fifth round, Bakole's profile shot up.
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In a recent interview, Bakole expressed his desire to take the struggle to his home continent by highlighting the involvement of the president of his country and his readiness to serve as an ambassador for Riyadh Season.
Joshua's career is far from done because his victories over Francis Ngannou, Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius, and Jermaine Franklin have rekindled his ambitions.
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Joshua's newfound partnership with trainer Ben Davison has restored his confidence, and many believe he has acquired the mental toughness needed to compete at the greatest level.
In an attempt to win three world titles, Joshua is now preparing for a crucial bout against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21.
If he prevails, all eyes will be on a potential unification bout with the victor of the Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch.
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