
In the second round, Parker delivered a powerful right hand that floored Bakole. His corner promptly stopped the fight to prevent further injury.
With this win, Parker retained his WBO interim heavyweight title and expressed interest in challenging Oleksandr Usyk for the world title.
Despite the short notice, Bakole's promoter praised his bravery for stepping in on such short notice, highlighting his commitment to the sport.
Joseph Parker's Second-Round TKO Victory Over Martin Bakole