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Martin Bakole ‘pulls out of fight’ on Usyk card at ‘last minute’: “Find your courage”
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Martin Bakole ‘pulls out of fight’ on Usyk card at ‘last minute’: “Find your courage”

April 7, 2026|3 days ago| 1 min read|Source: Boxing News Online| 0 comments

Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole has reportedly pulled out of his scheduled fight on the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk card at the eleventh hour, extending his ring absence beyond a year. This latest development raises questions about the highly-rated fighter's activity, especially given his reputation as a formidable sparring partner for the division's elite. Fans will be eager for clarification on why Bakole has withdrawn from such a significant platform.

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Martin Bakole has been out of the ring since drawing with Efe Ajagba in May 2025. It now appears he will remain inactive beyond the one-year mark. Once considered the bogeyman of the heavyweight division, buoyed by claims of punishing the top dogs in sparring, Bakole announced himself on the big stage when he halted […] The post Martin Bakole ‘pulls out of fight’ on Usyk card at ‘last minute’: “Find your courage” appeared first on Boxing News.

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