It’s definitely an unexpected turn of events, but it’s great to see both fighters willing to step up and make the fight happen. Joseph Parker has shown great sportsmanship in accepting the last-minute change, and Martin Bakole must be commended for being ready to fight on such short notice. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup, and I can’t wait to see how it all unfolds on Saturday night. Best of luck to both fighters!
We’re just thankful for the opportunity and we’re going to take it with both hands. Martin has been training hard for this, he’s always in the gym, he’s always ready for a fight. He’s been preparing for this moment and he’s going to go out there and do what he does best.