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Martin Bakole is hoping to become world heavyweight champion after signing a new multi-fight deal with BOXXER.
Ranked as a top contender by the WBA, the 29-year-old heavyweight, who lives in Scotland, will fight exclusively for BOXXER on Sky Sports.
His next fight will be announced in due course, but Bakole, who is known as ‘The Highlands King’, believes he will be successful.
“I’m thrilled to be joining BOXXER and appearing on the biggest platform in Sky Sports,” he told BOXXER.com.
Bakole was trained by Billy Nelson in Scotland
“I will build on my last performance in Paris against Tony Yoka and soon become the new world heavyweight champion.”
BOXXER chief executive and founder Ben Shalom added: “This is a huge heavyweight signing. Martin is at the top of the WBA rankings and he is determined to deliver good things.
“We are delighted to add him to our world-class roster. He is enjoying life in Scotland and is training hard alongside Billy Nelson, who we are very grateful for all his support.
“Martin easily beat Olympic champion Tony Yoka away from home in his last bout. He’s probably the most avoided fighter in the entire division.
“They can all run away but they can’t hide for long, especially now that they have the support of BOXXER and Sky.”
The 29-year-old is within striking distance of a world title
Bakole is 6ft 6in tall and hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is the younger brother of WBC world cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu.
His record is as impressive as his stature, winning 18 professional fights, including his last in May 2022 when he celebrated a majority decision victory over Frenchman Yoka in the homeland of the Rio 2016 Olympic champion in Paris.
Bakole’s only loss came in 2018 against American heavyweight Michael Hunter. But he has responded with seven consecutive wins since – five of which were knockouts, including wins over Kevin Johnson and Mariusz Wach.
Bakole, who is currently based in Airdrie, will find out about his next opponent.
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