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Daniel Dubois
Daniel Dubois, born September 6, 1997, is a British heavyweight boxer known for his knockout power and aggressive style. Currently the IBF heavyweight champion, Dubois has held multiple titles, including the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title.
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Fabio Wardley set for explosive first WBO world title defence against former IBF holder Daniel Dubois in blockbuster British bout

15/02/26 20:24
British heavyweight boxing is set for a major domestic collision after it was confirmed that unbeaten champion Fabio Wardley will make the first defence of his WBO world title against former IBF holder Daniel Dubois in a high-risk, high-power showdown in Manchester this May....read

Johnny Nelson reveals how AJ must get rid of 'pest' Jake Paul but warns Joshua is mentally fragile, no longer hungry and says Dubois embarrassment will never leave him
16/12/25 16:54Johnny Nelson did not mince his words when discussing AJ's impending clash with Jake Paul, using the fight as the backdrop for one of his starkest assessments yet of where Joshua stands.
Laura Woods reveals 'terrifying' stalker sent letters telling her 'tonight you die' before turning up at her home in 'relentless' two-year campaign of harassment
13/12/25 09:59The TNT sports presenter, 38, said she was left living in 'real fear' during the 'relentless' campaign of harassment which began in June 2021 and lasted until September 2023.
Inside the brutal, gory world of bare knuckle boxing and its troubling rise: The primal reasons that fighters risk everything to get out of a 'safe zone', why Gen Z are flocking to it and the plan to lure in Oleksandr Usyk
13/12/25 02:00Dorian Darch's face will require an awful lot of fixing. The cuts around his eyes are nasty, especially a thick, red canyon across his left cheek, punched into his forehead by the bare knuckles of a mate.
Revealed: The eye-watering price fans will have to shell out for ringside seats for £140m Anthony Joshua-Jake Paul fight
26/11/25 17:34Tickets to Anthony Joshua's controversial fight against Jake Paul in Miami next month have been released, and early signs suggest sellers aren't missing the chance to maximise interest.
Anthony Joshua reveals surprise new training partner for controversial big-money fight against former YouTuber Jake Paul
24/11/25 19:09The former two-time heavyweight champion announced the switch at the Miami press conference to launch the December 19 contest, which will take place over eight professional rounds.
Revealed: Why Oleksandr Usyk relinquished WBO heavyweight title - and the British star he hopes will fight Fabio Wardley for it
24/11/25 13:18The undefeated Ukrainian, 38, held all four heavyweight belts but vacated the WBO title last week, with Fabio Wardley, 30, promoted to the position of full-time champion.
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight is CONFIRMED: Fighting weight details revealed for £140m clash that would be BANNED in the UK
17/11/25 13:00CHARLOTTE DALY: Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn had previously indicated that Joshua was seeking a tune-up fight after his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
Carl Froch takes aim at Anthony Joshua's fading career by suggesting he should 'just retire' - and reveals why he'd come out of retirement to fight 'clown' Jake Paul
07/11/25 17:00Anthony Joshua's decline, as Carl Froch sees it, is not just about the defeats to Andy Ruiz, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.
The loneliness, drink, drugs and tears of life after boxing: The sport's worst open secret, how Tyson Fury, Frank Bruno and more have battled demons without help and why Ricky Hatton's death must bring change
19/09/25 11:00There's a common phrase in boxing: 'It's the loneliest place in the world.' And it is. Especially when you retire.
Daniel Dubois makes major change just weeks after knockout defeat by Oleksandr Usyk
18/08/25 16:04The Dynamite's bid to become the undisputed heavyweight champion ended in disappointment when he was stopped in the fifth round - and he has wasted no time in making changes.
Moses Itauma reminds me of a young Mike Tyson... it's a matter of when not if he wins a title, writes JEFF POWELL
17/08/25 14:24Not since Mike Tyson started thundering towards his prime has boxing witnessed such ominous power punching from a novice.
Anthony Joshua is in talks to stage the most LUCRATIVE fight of his career to take on Jake Paul, reveals Eddie Hearn
10/08/25 13:10Former two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua hasn't been in the ring since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois back in September - but he could now get a huge payday.
Oleksandr Usyk 'draws up three-man shortlist' for next opponent that includes Jake Paul - but undisputed champion WON'T face YouTuber in a boxing ring
06/08/25 14:47Usyk unified the heavyweight division for the second time in his career last month when he knocked out Daniel Dubois at Wembley, having previously defeated Tyson Fury.
Anthony Joshua drops hint over new venture with Eddie Hearn after praising his promoter's family for 'conquering' sport
01/08/25 07:22The former two-time heavyweight champion has not been in the boxing ring since he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois, back in September. Joshua had elbow surgery in May.
Ellie Goulding, 38, puts on a VERY busty display in plunging summer dress in latest selfie amid new romance with actor, 28
22/07/25 15:43Ellie Goulding gave the camera her best pout as she took to her Instagram Story to share her latest stunning selfie on Monday night.
Inside the 'insane' mansion party that 'disrupted' reclusive Daniel Dubois' £10m world title fight: Boxer's hands-on dad invited 70 'strangers' to Essex bash, hours before his knock-out loss
22/07/25 07:04Other boxers have blasted the bash - which was reportedly thrown by his father for people Dubois did not know - as a 'disruptive' interference with his day.
Daniel Dubois had to 'WALK into Wembley after chaotic journey involving dad's party and accreditation nightmare' before brutal KO by Oleksandr Usyk
21/07/25 15:45The British fighter faced the toughest test of his career in the national stadium, suffering defeat for just the third time as a professional - with one of the other two also coming against Usyk.
Ellie Goulding loves a younger man! Singer, 38, 'goes public' with new actor beau, 28, following romance with hunky surfer, 29, Niall Horan, 31, fling and marriage to Caspar Jopling, 33
21/07/25 09:38The singer, 38, is dating actor Beau Minniear, 28, according to The Sun and the pair attended the clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at Wembley together on Saturday night.
Oleksandr Usyk moves up to the podium in JEFF POWELL's top 12 heavyweights of all-time after his demolition of Daniel Dubois
21/07/25 01:00JEFF POWELL: There can no longer be any disputing that Oleksandr Usyk is one of the greatest heavyweights of all time after he dispatched of Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
Ellie Goulding, 38, 'goes public with new actor beau, 28, at boxing match' - after 'sharing cryptic TikTok video of him'
20/07/25 23:52Ellie Goulding reportedly went public with her new love interest at a boxing match over the weekend.
Revealed: Oleksandr Usyk's insane payday for 14 minutes of work after Ukrainian beat Daniel Dubois
20/07/25 12:22Oleksandr Usyk made relatively quick work of Daniel Dubois at Wembley on Saturday and Ukrainian was more than well paid for the minutes that he spent in the ring.
Tyson Fury calls out Oleksandr Usyk for a TRILOGY fight after Daniel Dubois win - as he tells Ukrainian 'I am the only man who can beat you'
20/07/25 10:18Tyson Fury has called out Oleksandr Usyk for a trilogy fight following the latter's victory against Daniel Dubois. Usyk reclaimed his undisputed crown as he managed to overcome Dubois.
Oleksandr Usyk reveals he has his sights set on retirement after defeating Daniel Dubois as he backs Brit to still have a bright future
20/07/25 07:46CHARLOTTE DALY: Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he's eager to spend more time with his family after beating Daniel Dubois. Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion again.
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk's camps CLASH in tunnel before devastating knockout - as Brit's entourage is proved painfully wrong
19/07/25 22:53Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk 's camps hounded each other with taunts in the tunnel just before the heavyweight brutes' bout at Wembley.
Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh names surprise opponent he wants to see Oleksandr Usyk fight next after watching the Ukrainian win Daniel Dubois rematch
19/07/25 22:53Saudi Arabia's powerful boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has declared the fight he wants to see next - and it involves newly re-crowned undisputed heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.
WATCH: Slow-motion replay of Oleksandr Usyk's knockout of Daniel Dubois shows BRUTAL power of champion's left-hook that toppled the Brit
19/07/25 22:20Usyk exploded in the fifth round, flooring Dubois with a slick left hand. Seconds later, another ruthless left hook landed flush on the chin - and as the referee reached nine, Dubois' corner had seen enough.
JEFF POWELL'S SCORECARD: Oleksandr Usyk dominated Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed world heavyweight champion - so, what wowed Mail Sport's boxing expert the most at Wembley?
19/07/25 21:51Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world for the second time with a masterful fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois.
Oleksandr Usyk boxed the ears off a totally bewitched and an utterly bewildered Daniel Dubois before knocking him out in the fifth round - worship him while we can, writes JEFF POWELL
19/07/25 21:38JEFF POWELL AT WEMBLEY: Daniel Dubois was reduced to a sprawling bumbling wreck on the floor without winning even one of the preceding four rounds.
Revealed: VIP guest list for Daniel Dubois vs Oleksandr Usyk 2, including Jake Paul, a former James Bond and four Tottenham team-mates
19/07/25 19:46As Dubois prepares to face Usyk in their highly anticipated rematch under the arch, a host of celebrity guests and sporting figures have descended on London for the heavyweight showdown.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 RECAP: Ukrainian KNOCKS OUT Brit in fifth round with stunning finish at Wembley to become three-time undisputed champion
19/07/25 18:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the ring walk times, undercard results and round-by-round updates as Daniel Dubois takes on Oleksandr Usyk.
Lennox Lewis reveals how Daniel Dubois can beat Oleksandr Usyk and questions Anthony Joshua's absence from the build-up
19/07/25 09:07INTERVIEW BY CHARLOTTE DALY: Speaking ahead of the undisputed title clash, Lewis said he felt Dubois had the physical tools to cause the Ukrainian problems.
Daniel Dubois has ripened from boyhood into the full-grown man… but Oleksandr Usyk remains the most fearsome puzzle in modern boxing, writes JEFF POWELL
18/07/25 20:00JEFF POWELL: Usyk anticipates a more dangerous version of Dubois but insists that he, too, has improved. Even at the age of 38. Dubois says he wants to confirm Wembley as his castle.
Oleksandr Usyk invites Snake Island hero who endured unspeakable horrors in Putin's torture chambers to take ringside seat at London boxing showdown - so the world doesn't forget Ukraine's plight
18/07/25 17:38When Oleksandr Usyk steps into the ring to defend his heavyweight title on Saturday night, he will not be the only Ukrainian hero in the arena.
Oleksandr Usyk is a tall mountain for Daniel Dubois to climb, but he CAN be beat - and the Brit will NOT make the same mistakes Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury made, writes JOHNNY NELSON
18/07/25 16:41JOHNNY NELSON: Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk will go head-to-head at Wembley on Saturday night as the Brit looks to gain revenge for the defeat he suffered in Wroclaw just under two years ago.
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk in DOUBLE BUST-UP even before their weigh-in as glove row and low-blow controversy sparks arguments between the two camps
18/07/25 15:36Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk were reported to be embroiled in two bust ups before the weigh in for their undisputed world heavyweight championship.
Meet the stunning topless model who will be a ring girl for Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed heavyweight rematch with British star Daniel Dubois
18/07/25 12:05Based in London and represented by the Memo agency, Mackay has amassed more than 30,000 followers across social media for her fashion modelling and behind the scenes snaps.
Oleksandr Usyk opens up on the childhood poverty that led him to greatness with undisputed glory at stake ahead of Daniel Dubois rematch
18/07/25 10:42JEFF POWELL: Usyk's generosity of guidance extends to opponents striving to bring down the curtain on his undefeated record and in so doing remove his world titles.
Daniel Dubois declares 'I'm not the same boy from our first fight' as Oleksandr Usyk sends final message ahead of duo's undisputed world heavyweight championship bout
17/07/25 15:04JEFF POWELL: Usyk brandished three fingers in the face of Dubois at the final media conference before they fight for the undisputed world heavyweight championship.
Daniel Dubois has transformed into Superman ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch at Wembley, writes JEFF POWELL
16/07/25 21:11JEFF POWELL: The Clark Kent of Dynamite Daniel's younger years has transitioned into Superman. He nigh on flew into the temporary ring in the packed Boxpark fun and booze hub.
Inside Oleksandr Usyk's training camp: How the boxing mastermind is using a special mouth guard, breath-holding and tracking blood samples to defy Father Time for Daniel Dubois rematch
12/07/25 08:01EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLOTTE DALY IN SPAIN: The secret to the Ukrainian's remarkable longevity isn't magic or mystique. It's measurement.
Frank Warren eyes record Wembley crowd for Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois with over 83,000 tickets already sold for heavyweight title fight
30/06/25 19:07Frank Warren is poised to trigger an application for Wembley Stadium to increase its provisional crowd limit for the fight between Daniel Dubois and Oleksander Usyk from 88,000 to 94,000.
Sergey Lapin reveals exclusive details about Oleksandr Usyk's forensic training camp as champion prepares to deliver even more precise punishment in Daniel Dubois rematch
27/06/25 05:17Oleksandr Usyk is preparing to dismantle Daniel Dubois all over again and this time, his team insists the punishment will be even more precise.
Revealed: The secret weapon Oleksandr Usyk is using in camp ahead of his undisputed title fight with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19
27/06/25 05:16The secret behind Oleksandr Usyk 's relentless preparations for Daniel Dubois isn't a new training technique or mystery diet, it's a smartphone app he helped create.
I trained with Daniel Dubois wearing Brooks' new Ghost 17 trainers - here's why we think they're the ultimate running shoe
14/06/25 13:00HARRY BAMFORTH: We were given the opportunity by Brooks Running, who are the footwear partner of Dubois, to slide on the newly-released Brooks Ghost 17, and smash tarmac with Daniel Dubois.
World champion who dropped Daniel Dubois THREE times is added to undercard of Brit's undisputed championship fight with Oleksandr Usyk
11/06/25 15:48Dubois will face the Ukrainian for a second time in his career after a controversial loss in August 2023 that saw Usyk given recovery time after he hit the deck after a Dynamite punch.
Aussie boxer's furious manager is set to lodge formal complaint with the WBA following shock KO defeat by Fabio Wardley
08/06/25 08:38Fabio Wardley produced a sensational right hand to send Australian boxer Justis Huni crashing to the canvas on Saturday night in front of 20,000 fans at Portman Road.
Fabio Wardley delivers stunning comeback knockout out of nowhere to beat Justis Huni to became WBA interim heavyweight champion in hometown fight at Portman Road
07/06/25 22:45The Brit was trailing Huni on the scorecards but sent him tumbling with a remarkable right hand in the 10th round at Ipswich Town's Portman Road and could now face the winner of Usyk and Dubois
British heavyweight Moses Itauma admits it was 'naive' to target elusive Mike Tyson record in the boxing ring - after extending unbeaten record with BRUTAL knockout
29/05/25 19:14The 20-year-old, who had previously expressed his desire to beat Tyson's elusive record, made another big statement on Saturday as he extended his unbeaten record.
Britain's next heavyweight star? Moses Itauma, 20, delivers scary knockout in Scotland to continue his remarkable rise
25/05/25 08:21The 20-year-old, who had previously expressed his desire to become the youngest world heavyweight champion in history, made another statement to suggest that he is heading for the top.
Frank Warren names the favourite fight he's made, reveals which rising star is primed for world glory, and why the legendary promoter is not stopping now as he collects lifetime achievement award
16/05/25 15:36EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHARLOTTE DALY: In a room glittering with champions and industry titans, it was the quiet defiance and enduring passion of one man that stole the show.
Dillian Whyte tears into 'strange guy' Anthony Joshua after ex-heavyweight champion's refused to discuss the undisputed clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois
15/05/25 15:02The 37-year-old, who is set to return to the ring next month, labelled his compatriot a 'strange guy' and a 'd***head' before accusing him of 'chatting s***'.
Tyson Fury makes surprise appearance to watch heavyweight rival's younger brother in youth boxing tournament over the weekend
13/05/25 08:37The 36-year-old former heavyweight world champion watched on as his heavyweight rival's brother reached the final of the England Boxing Schoolboy Championships in Newcastle.
John Fury's five-word response to son Tommy Fury's low blow during his comeback victory over Kenan Hanjalic
09/05/25 23:03Tommy Fury marked his return to the ring with a points victory in Budapest on Friday night, but not without a touch of controversy that left father John Fury unimpressed.
Anthony Joshua involved in VERY awkward interview after being asked about undisputed heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois
07/05/25 07:59Anthony Joshua struggled to keep his cool in a recent interview after being asked about the upcoming heavyweight clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.
Anthony Joshua to undergo surgery later this month as he looks to return to full fitness ahead of potential Tyson Fury fight
04/05/25 07:50The Brit has been out of action since he lost against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, with his future up in the air on the back of the devastating knockout defeat.
Tyson Fury delivers emphatic response to Oleksandr Usyk's call for a trilogy fight - as the Gypsy King gears up for another retirement U-turn
29/04/25 22:52Usyk has claimed he will only fight twice more himself before hanging up his gloves, with a fight against Fury or Joshua set to bring the curtain down on his glittering career.
Daniel Dubois has matured since his controversial defeat by Oleksandr Usyk but calling the Ukrainian 'boring' was wrong, writes JEFF POWELL
29/04/25 16:48JEFF POWELL: Having welcomed Usyk to the venue for their July 19 rematch by pushing him a couple of feet across the Wembley turf, Dubois branded his future opponent 'boring'.
Daniel Dubois' trainer accuses Oleksandr Usyk of 'conning the boxing world' after controversial low blow in their first fight - as heavyweight pair prepare for Wembley rematch
29/04/25 16:17Daniel Dubois' trainer Don Charles did not hold back at the first press conference for his fighter's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on Tuesday afternoon.
Oleksandr Usyk is eyeing up either Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua for his last fight before retirement - after undisputed showdown with Daniel Dubois
28/04/25 18:05EXCLUSIVE BY CHARLOTTE DALY: Usyk who will defend his undisputed heavyweight crown against Dubois at Wembley on July 19, sat down with us following the fight announcement.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois rematch date is CONFIRMED as British star looks for revenge in undisputed heavyweight title fight at Wembley
27/04/25 19:33CHARLOTTE DALY: The highly anticipated bout between the Ukrainian and Brit has now been officially confirmed, with all four major belts once again on the line.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois Wembley rematch is delayed as major boxing show is announced
25/04/25 09:53Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in May last year to unify all four heavyweight titles before vacating the IBF belt, which is now held by Daniel Dubois.
Date and venue revealed for Oleksandr Usyk's huge undisputed heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois
15/04/25 14:20The undefeated Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, who has held undisputed titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, is currently in training for the bout. He previously beat Daniel Dubois in 2023.
Derek Chisora vows to finish his career with 'all or nothing' world title fight after emerging as surprise contender for Daniel Dubois
29/03/25 21:13Derek Chisora has expressed his desire to end his career with an 'all or nothing' world title fight. This week the 41-year-old emerged as a surprise contender to take on Daniel Dubois.
Daniel Dubois picks up his second 'Boxer of the Year award' in three weeks as winners of British Boxing Awards are revealed
28/03/25 19:05The Applied Nutrition British Boxing Awards 2025 took place on Friday, March 28, at The Langham Hotel in London, celebrating the finest talents in British boxing.
Oleksandr Usyk teases shock fight with Jake Paul - but it wouldn't take place in the boxing ring!
28/03/25 19:03The Ukrainian, who defended his heavyweight belts in December, suggested that he will contest two more bouts before retirement.
Frank Warren names shock alternative opponent to Oleksandr Usyk for Daniel Dubois - as the Brit eyes return to the ring after beating Anthony Joshua
25/03/25 22:28Dubois is expected to return to the ring this summer after defending his title by stopping Anthony Joshua inside five rounds at Wembley Stadium last September.
Anthony Joshua can 'walk straight in' to super-fight despite injury setback, insists promoter Frank Warren
24/03/25 16:44Anthony Joshua would be ready to 'walk straight' in to a big fight despite the news that he has suffered a setback in his recovery from injury, according to Frank Warren
Dates for Oleksandr Usyk's return to the ring revealed as Sergey Lapin opens up on the latest developments in his fight negotiations and their ringside conversation with AJ
21/03/25 13:16Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is poised for a summer comeback, targeting a fight between July and September 2025, according to Sergey Lapin.
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua tease huge heavyweight fight in 2026 after the American insisted he would beat the former champion and mocked him for having 'no chin or skill'
21/03/25 06:58Having defeated a former heavyweight champion in his most recent fight, Jake Paul has considerably upped the ante by calling out Anthony Joshua .
Revealed: Anthony Joshua's injury return timeline as Eddie Hearn reveals the heavyweight is unable to enter camp due to 'setback'
20/03/25 18:50The Brit has been out of action since he lost against Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024, with his future up in the air on the back of the devastating knockout defeat.
Revealed: What really happened to Daniel Dubois in Saudi Arabia after illness forced heavyweight champion to pull out of Joseph Parker fight
20/03/25 16:32Daniel Dubois' coach Don Charles has explained what really happened in the hours leading up to the IBF heavyweight world champion's withdrawal from his scheduled title fight with Joseph Parker.
Oleksandr Usyk teases shock career change - but he will rematch Daniel Dubois if he stays in boxing despite WBO demand to defend heavyweight belts against Joseph Parker
19/03/25 08:48The 38-year-old has insisted on the organisation of a fight in another discipline - but only after defending his belts against Daniel Dubois or Joseph Parker.
Oleksandr Usyk 'to fight Daniel Dubois in iconic London stadium' with talks underway for undisputed title fight
12/03/25 13:01Oleksandr Usyk could take on Daniel Dubois in an undisputed heavyweight world title fight at Wembley Stadium.
Explained: The bombshell Saudi boxing league that will use UFC and WWE to 'make the sport great again' and poached Conor Benn - who holds the power now, what will happen to Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren... and what are the risks?
06/03/25 17:00It's a groundbreaking move poised to upend the boxing landscape as we know it, and throws into huge doubt the future of some of the sport's biggest names such as Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren.
Eddie Hearn names the FIVE fighters who Anthony Joshua could face in comeback fight - after British star was 'snubbed for Saudi showdown'
05/03/25 17:14The 35-year-old has not fought since his comprehensive loss to Daniel Dubois last year, where was knocked out by his compatriot in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
Daniel Dubois set for rematch with heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk - after the Brit lost out on £7MILLION as he was forced to withdraw from a clash with Joseph Parker
23/02/25 23:04JEFF POWELL: The conversations here in the new fight capital of the world concern a shift from the plan for Usyk to fight the winner between Dubois and Parker.
Anthony Joshua provides cryptic update over his future in boxing - after Brit 'was NOT considered as a late replacement for Daniel Dubois'
23/02/25 11:49Anthony Joshua gave an intriguing reply when asked about his future in the ring while attending the light heavyweight title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev.
Joseph Parker KNOCKS OUT Martin Bakole in the second round after 310lb heavyweight stepped in on just two days' notice and only landed in Saudi Arabia less than 24 hours ago
22/02/25 22:33The Congolese heavyweight, who tipped the scales at 310lbs and was on holiday when he answered the call to replace Daniel Dubois, took a big right hand over the top that stopped him.
Who is Martin Bakole? Meet the 23-STONE heavyweight with royal connections set to fight Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois' last-minute withdrawal
22/02/25 11:06Martin Bakole is no stranger to stepping up when others won't-and his latest challenge is no exception. Mail Sport take a closer look at the man stepping in to seize his moment.
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Former England star Jonny Bairstow appeals to Sir Keir Starmer for help after being stranded in Middle East amid Iran drones and missiles
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shares gruesome picture after losing several teeth and suffering broken jaw - as England star breaks silence on injury
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Jack Wilshere is DRAGGED away by his Luton players as angry ex-Arsenal star confronts Hatters fans after they chant his side are 'embarrassing' after dropping points in promotion race
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Team GB heartbreak as Winter Olympic curling gold slips away in devastating echo of Beijing 2022 as Bruce Mouat and Co fall to cunning Canadians
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Tiger Woods hints he could RETURN at the Masters as golf legend, 50, recovers from seventh back surgery
