Glad somebody else mentioned that. Never seems to want to mention Don Charles and has got a weird obession with his father who goes by Stan or Dave depending on the day seemingly. Comes across a bit weird. I think that makes him more dangerous because he seems a bit thick. I think Parker is in for a hell of a night, he could get seriously hurt. Andy Lee spraffing shite as usual I can't say much about him as a trainer as he was talking shite all the time with Fury etc. His commentary is also absolute balls. What does it do for the respective records well it strengthens Dubois case although I think Parker is well overrated as I said in another thread he always has an excuse though. It was concussion from headbutt against Whyte, it was referee against Joshua, it was being bedridden against Joyce, what's next.
This was the fight I was most looking forward to. Gutted if Dubois can't fight, who is on standby I wonder?
That would soften the blow somewhat. Be surprised if that's what we get though. Don't see how this can remain chief support unless it's a Bakole type though. Would rather see Zhang and Kabayel bumped up.
Lawrence Okolie, David Adeleye and Mourad Aliev are being considered as replacements. Okolie would be the best of the three but most likely Aliev.
Bakole confirmed. Cracking fight still that, couldn't ask for much more after Dubois pulling out. Really good chance for Bakole this. Fair play to Parker too.
48 hours notice - insane. Fair play Bakole, and Padley, zero preparation and straight into the lions den. Talk about warrior spirit
Jesus these guys do not mess around. I am staggered Parker accepted this at such short notice. Bakole is a handful for anyone. I made Parker slight favourite v Dubois, but this might just be a tougher fight.