Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer challenged to African showdown by Congo's Martin Bakole
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Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

Anthony Joshua: Nigerian-born boxer challenged to African showdown by Congo's Martin Bakole

Tosin Abayomi 20:25 - 20.08.2024

Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

One of the most well-known heavyweight boxers in recent history, Anthony Joshua, has captured the interest of spectators everywhere.

With the backing of his Olympic Gold Medal and undeniable outstanding star quality, the Watford native, 34, rose to fame shortly after turning pro.

Joshua started his career with an undefeated 22 fight record, which allowed him to hold three of the four major heavyweight belts.

However, he was impeded in his fast rise when Andy Ruiz Jr surprised him during his American debut.

Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.
Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

In a rematch, Joshua got even for the defeat, but in an effort to regain his titles, he lost to Oleksandr Usyk.

As a result, Joshua lost the opportunity to be the dominant force in the heavyweight division once more.

Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.
Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

Martin Bakole calls out Anthony Joshua

However, a formidable adversary has recently entered the debate. A challenger to Anthony Joshua for an African fight, similar to the legendary 'Rumble in the Jungle' between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in 1974, is the rising heavyweight Martin Bakole of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

After stopping American heavyweight fighter Jared Anderson in the fifth round, Bakole's profile shot up.

Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua is set to face Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

In a recent interview, Bakole expressed his desire to take the struggle to his home continent by highlighting the involvement of the president of his country and his readiness to serve as an ambassador for Riyadh Season.

Joshua's career is far from done because his victories over Francis Ngannou, Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius, and Jermaine Franklin have rekindled his ambitions.

Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.
Anthony Joshua || Getty Congo star Martin Bakole challenges Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua to an African showdown.

Joshua's newfound partnership with trainer Ben Davison has restored his confidence, and many believe he has acquired the mental toughness needed to compete at the greatest level.

In an attempt to win three world titles, Joshua is now preparing for a crucial bout against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21.

If he prevails, all eyes will be on a potential unification bout with the victor of the Usyk-Tyson Fury rematch.

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