British-Nigerian World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua’s camp has debunked reports of signing for a potential heavyweight clash with Martin Bakole in Africa, insisting there was never a deal like that.
Speaking to BoxNation, boxing journalist Gareth Davis revealed on Thursday, that Joshua’s team had not engaged in any conversations regarding the bout, despite claims from Bakole’s promoter, Ben Shalom that the deal was “done” for a fight in Congo.
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“I’m hearing from Anthony Joshua’s side there hasn’t even been a conversation. Maybe this is Bakole and his team trying to speak the fight into reality,” Davis said.
Shalom had earlier claimed; “The promoter of Martin Bakole, that’s what I want to be known as. The number one heavyweight in the world. It’s done. I’m hearing he’s signed and we’re off to the Congo.”3.8M
