Interesting fight, i hope this is a sign of the fights to com for Bakole. Cyclone dont need to focus on Taylor for a while as his fights are lined up.
This is a real tough one. Up to getting ranking points towards being a contender for a belt. No one really knows whether Bakole will win or not, this is too many levels separated from what he has been fighting at. Its a complete stab in the dark to predict this one.
Hunter is too inconsistent. He has potential to be a good fighter, but he goes from being active one year to being completely inactive the next year.
hunter is a small cruiserweight and not a Puncher. i´d much rather see ilunga fight a big Heavyweight who can Punch a bit. someone who can test his chin.
Hunter tested Andy Ruiz's chin in the amateurs, lol. He knocked down him 6 times to a 3 round TKO. So, he certainly will test Bakole Ilunga. By the way Usyk said, that Hunter hits hard.
Hunter was on even terms with Usyk through 6. And that was an inactive, underdone Michael Hunter. His dad wasn't averse to travelling half-way around the world & hanging an L on an undefeated up & comer. Let's see if the Junior Bounty Hunter can do the same.
Having fought at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, I think York Hall might be a little bit of a culture shock for Hunter. So I'm going with Bakole.