Parker Dominates Bakole to Retain WBO Interim Title

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Joseph Parker retained his WBO Interim title by knocking out Martin Bakole, while Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC title against Josh Padley.

Joseph Parker showcased his power this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stopping late-replacement opponent Martin Bakole in just two rounds to retain his WBO Interim heavyweight belt. Originally slated to face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, Parker adapted quickly when Dubois withdrew at the last minute. Bakole, stepping in on short notice, was unable to withstand Parker`s onslaught, leading to a brutal knockout in the second round.

In another highlight from the event, Shakur Stevenson defended his WBC lightweight title with a ninth-round stoppage against Britain’s Josh Padley. Stevenson was initially set to fight Floyd Schofield, who withdrew due to illness. Despite facing adversity, including injuries to both hands in the third round, Stevenson managed to secure the victory.

The main event featured a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the light heavyweight championship, though the outcome was not detailed in the search results. This event was part of the Riyadh Season, showcasing top-tier boxing talent. Teofimo Lopez, the WBO super lightweight champion, expressed interest in a potential unification bout between Stevenson and Gervonta Davis.

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