Martin Bakole Aims to Stay in WBA Title Contention
Martin Bakole, the Congolese heavyweight contender, is eyeing a world title fight against Deontay Wilder, should the WBA belt become vacant. Bakole is set to fight Carlos Takam on the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou bout in Saudi Arabia this Saturday. Bakole's trainer, Billy Nelson, explained that if the WBA belt is vacated after Fury's upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Bakole could be in line to face the No. 1 WBA contender, Deontay Wilder. This would be the only avenue available for Bakole, as neither Fury nor Usyk are likely to want to fight IBF contender Filip Hrgovic. Bakole, currently ranked No. 2 by the WBA, has been on an impressive run, securing wins over notable opponents like Sergey Kuzmin and Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka. With a strong track record, Bakole is poised to make a statement in the heavyweight division. Nelson expressed confidence in Bakole's abilities, suggesting that his style of fighting makes him a formidable opponent. Whether Takam stands in front of him or tries to evade, Bakole is prepared for the challenge. Deontay Wilder, who has been eager for a showdown with Anthony Joshua, is also open to the possibility of facing Bakole. While discussing the potential match with Joshua, Wilder emphasized his readiness and determination to make it happen. He stressed the importance of this bout for boxing history. With the heavyweight division heating up, fans are eagerly anticipating these exciting matchups. The upcoming fight card promises high-stakes action, and Bakole is looking to stay in the mix for a shot at the WBA world heavyweight title.
