Undefeated Heavyweight Accused of Dodging Dangerous Bout: "They Fear the KO"
Martin Bakole is on a roll in the heavyweight division. The Congolese boxer knocked out Jared Anderson in the fifth round last August, dropping the previously unbeaten fighter three times in a dominant performance.
Bakole's recent wins over Carlos Takam, Tony Yoka, and Sergey Kuzmin have put him within reach of a world title shot. He's been pushing for a fight with Zhilei Zhang, but claims the Chinese boxer isn't interested.
Bakole took to social media to call out Zhang, saying:
"I came to give Zhang his shoes. He is running away. I am in Congo training hard for big Zhang, but I heard he said no to the fight. Your team is protecting you and don't want you to get knocked out."
Zhang, known as 'Big Bang', is coming off a knockout win over Deontay Wilder and might have other plans.
But Bakole won't be sitting idle. The IBF has ordered him to face Agit Kabayel in a final eliminator. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois' title.
Bakole seems fired up for the opportunity, saying:
"I am focused now on Agit Kabayel, so Kabayel be ready. Big thank you to the IBF for giving me this big opportunity, I am looking forward to being number one next year."
He didn't stop there, adding:
"Kabayel you are going to get it. Nobody will run away from this. I am the future, next year is my year. Bakole is the next king."
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The heavyweight division is heating up, with Bakole vs. Kabayel joining other major fights recently announced. Fans can look forward to some exciting action in the coming months.