Ade Oladipo Talks Boxing
Ade Oladipo Talks Boxing
Green Chair Productions
What’s HAPPENED to Martin Bakole? | Heavyweight’s Forgotten Boogeyman
16 minutes Posted Oct 10, 2026 at 6:36 am.
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What’s happened to Martin Bakole?
Once labelled the boogeyman of the heavyweight division, Martin Bakole has seemingly disappeared from the heavyweight boxing conversation.
The Congolese heavyweight hasn’t fought since his draw with Efe Ajagba in May 2025, with no confirmed fight announcements and little talk of a potential return.
So what’s going on with a fighter many believed the biggest names in heavyweight boxing were desperate to avoid?
Ade Oladipo looks at Bakole’s career, his recent inactivity and why a boxer once considered one of the most dangerous heavyweights in the world has gone so quiet.
Has Bakole missed his opportunity to challenge for a world title? Is he still a genuine threat to the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley? And when will we see him back in the ring?
Join Ade for the latest Martin Bakole discussion, heavyweight boxing news and a look at what could be next for the former heavyweight boogeyman.
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