Mark Lyson, a judge and referee for many high-profile bouts, was soaking in the atmosphere before he began his official capacities on fight night. He was another face left stunned by the potential collapse of what was certain to be a heavyweight blockbuster.

His former foe Parker faces Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia, after Bakole stepped up on short notice to replace IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, who was forced out of the fight on Thursday with illness.

Martin Bakole has officially weighed in after stepping up on two days notice to fight Joseph Parker following Daniel Dubois' withdrawal from the heavyweight clash

Who is Martin Bakole? Daniel Dubois replacement aiming to stun Joseph Parker - Scottish-based Congolese heavyweight set for the biggest fight of his career after whirlwind 48 hours

Martin Bakole has declared himself ready to “shock the world” when he fights Joseph Parker.

Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his IBF world heavyweight title defence against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker 48 hours before the bout because of illness. The British fighter, who dismantled Anthony Joshua at Wembley four months ago,

Martin Bakole has delivered on a promise to fight any man at any time by accepting a last minute call to step in with Joseph Parker.

The stakes have been raised for Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole. Parker's interim WBO title will now be on the line when he faces Bakole on Saturday on 'The La

Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs), a 6-foot-6 slugger from The Republic of Congo, accepted Thursday's offer on just two days' notice and immediately boarded an airplane to replace Dubois in the co-main event against former champion Joseph Parker (35-3,

Joseph Parker will face late-replacement Martin Bakole on Saturday night in the co-main event of the 'Last Crescendo' card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parker's ori