Best fights of Martin Bakole
Over 11 years as a professional, Martin Bakole has compiled a 21-2-1 (16) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Martin Bakole KOs Jared Anderson
On August 3, 2024 Martin Bakole fought Jared Anderson for the WBO International heavyweight title. Bakole was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Anderson was 24 with a record of 17-0. Bakole was on a 9-fight winning streak and Anderson was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Jared Anderson via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Martin Bakole defeats Sergey Kuzmin
On December 12, 2020 Martin Bakole fought Sergey Kuzmin for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. Bakole was 27 years old with a record of 15-1, and Kuzmin was 33 with a record of 15-1. Bakole was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Kuzmin was coming off a loss. Bakole won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Martin Bakole defeats Tony Yoka
On May 14, 2022 Martin Bakole faced Tony Yoka in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 28 years old with a record of 17-1, and Yoka was 30 with a record of 11-0. Bakole was on a 6-fight winning streak and Yoka was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Bakole won via majority decision.
4. Martin Bakole KOs Ihor Shevadzutskyi
On April 22, 2023 Martin Bakole faced Ihor Shevadzutskyi in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Shevadzutskyi was 33 with a record of 10-0. Bakole was on a 7-fight winning streak and Shevadzutskyi was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Ihor Shevadzutskyi via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Martin Bakole draws with Efe Ajagba
On May 3, 2025 Martin Bakole faced Efe Ajagba in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 31 years old with a record of 21-2, and Ajagba was 31 with a record of 20-1. Bakole was coming off a loss, while Ajagba was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
6. Martin Bakole KOs Carlos Takam
On October 28, 2023 Martin Bakole faced Carlos Takam in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 30 years old with a record of 19-1, and Takam was 42 with a record of 40-7-1. Bakole was on a 8-fight winning streak and Takam was coming off a win. Bakole stopped Carlos Takam via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Martin Bakole KOs Haruna Osumanu
On September 18, 2021 Martin Bakole faced Haruna Osumanu in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 28 years old with a record of 16-1, and Osumanu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bakole was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Haruna Osumanu via KO in the 1st round.
8. Martin Bakole KOs Rodney Hernandez
On November 2, 2019 Martin Bakole faced Rodney Hernandez in a heavyweight bout. Bakole was 26 years old with a record of 14-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bakole was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Rodney Hernandez via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Martin Bakole KOs DL Jones
On June 23, 2018 Martin Bakole defended his IBO Continental heavyweight title against DL Jones. Bakole was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bakole was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped DL Jones via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Martin Bakole KOs Ali Baghouz
On November 11, 2017 Martin Bakole fought Ali Baghouz for the vacant IBO Continental heavyweight title. Bakole was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Baghouz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bakole was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Bakole stopped Ali Baghouz via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.