MARTIN BAKOLE made a bold statement on the world stage by securing a fifth round victory over Jared Anderson.
Headlining the first heavyweight match of the night at BMO Stadium, Bakole’s power proved to be too much for the American contender.
One standout moment came in the first round when Anderson seemed to be in control, only to be knocked down by a four-punch combination, including an uppercut, from Bakole.
Despite Anderson’s resilience and willingness to exchange punches, Bakole seemed unfazed by his opponent’s offense and dominated the fight.
By the fourth round, Anderson was repeatedly forced back with his head snapping back from Bakole’s aggressive attacks.
In the fifth round, Anderson succumbed to Bakole’s relentless assault, getting knocked down twice before the fight was called off, allowing Bakole to celebrate with his team led by trainer Billy Nelson.
Declaring himself as the most avoided fighter in the world, Bakole expressed his ambition to become the best in his post-fight interview.
Notably, Michael Hunter, the only fighter to defeat Bakole, was present and agreed to a rematch at Bakole’s request.
Reflecting on his performance, Anderson admitted to not following his corner’s instructions, especially under the guidance of Sugar Hill Steward for the first time.