Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has thanked opponent Martin Bakole for stepping into the ring at late notice

The 33-year-old was amped to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in Riyadh , but the Brit had to withdraw due to a viral infection.

Parker, who weighed in at a career-heaviest 121 kilos, was stoked his team managed to secure another opponent at the last minute.



The fight is due to start soon .