Parker reigns supreme

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What a finale to a wild fight week that included two dropouts and a few dubious choices on fight night.

British fighter Hamzah Sheeraz's chances of winning were slim because he was only able to draw with WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames.

Shakur Stevenson handled business against late call-up Josh Padley

The big event delivered as Dmitry Bivol became the undisputed light-heavyweight title after exacting retribution against Artur Beterbiev.

However, with all the narrative and threat that Daniel Dubios' replacement Martin Bakole came into Saudi Arabia with Joseph Parker performed as anticipated to continue his comeback trail.

Parker and Barkole embrace

Resurgent Parker

Since his loss to Joe Joyce, Joseph Parker has won six straight beating Jack Massey, Faiga Opelu, Simon Kean, Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole in the process.

It's been quite the career restart for the New Zealander. Many would've thought they had saw all that had to be seen at the top level from Parker after the Joyce fight, but he has comeback with a bang.

Beterbiev vs Bivol full results

Here is full recap of a terrific card of boxing unfolded last night.

A thrilling night of action from start to finish.

• Callum Smith BEAT Josh Buatsi UD
• Agit Kabayel BEAT Zhilei Zhang KO6
• Vergil Ortiz Jr BEAT Israil Madrimov UD
• Carlos Adames DRAW Hamzah Sheeraz
• Shakur Stevenson BEAT Josh Padley TKO9
• Joseph Parker BEAT Martin Bakole TKO2
• Dmitry Bivol BEAT Artur Beterbiev MD

Immediate future

Joe Joyce and Dillian Whyte square off on April 5. Olympian Delicious Orie's professional debut and a thrilling matchup between Richard Riakporhe and Lawrence Okolie are also scheduled for that fight night.

The veteran cruiserweights square off in a match that is unlikely to show much about their heavyweight prowess, but given the rivalry between the two, it could be an interesting fight.

Deontay Wilder's impending comeback is one fight that isn't occurring, but Moses Itauma, who only turned 20 in December, is anticipated to be added to that bill. For the time being, Wilder's management has put an end to rumours of a comeback.

While a possible rematch between Johnny Fisher and David Allen has not yet been scheduled, Frazer Clarke will make his comeback on April 20 against Ebenezer Tetteh.

Fabio Wardley is anticipated to return to action shortly as well.

Usyk, remember him?

Last person Oleksandr Usyk fought - Tyson Fury - retired.

If the unified WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC champion decides he wants to fight Dubois in May, it is likely to happen. He has earned the right to make heavyweight decisions.

Only the best names would be interested, since Usyk claims he only sees two more fights in his career. Usyk would likely wish to retire as the unquestioned champion once more after a stellar career of shattering British hearts.

How about Joshua?

Joshua's plans are somewhat derailed by Dubois's withdrawal. He was running to face the victor, but now that Usyk is on his radar, Dubois is unlikely to give his countryman a chance.

The 35-year-old Joshua has never concealed his ambition to win the world championship three times, and he is likely to have at least one more opportunity to do so. Who would it be directed at?

Given how difficult it is to hold four championships at once in a crowded division, it is extremely likely that the belts will disperse if Usyk v. Dubois takes place next. By the end of the year, that may provide Joshua with the chance he so desperately wants.

Or would Joshua and Parker be forced to rematch, with the victor getting a chance at the title? There are countless options.

What next for Dubois?

Frank Warren of Queensberry, Dubois' promoter, said the heavyweight was distraught to be withdrawn from the Parker fight. Dubois was supposed to receive a huge sum of money for his second defence. Naturally, he maintains his belt.

However, Dubois may have had another opportunity when one door closed.

If the 28-year-old had defeated Parker, we assumed he would have demanded a rematch with Usyk. It could have been a long wait given the boxing schedule and recuperation time, but the British fighter's next bout may be an undisputed matchup with Usyk, 38.

Dubois is still free to choose his next opponent because there isn't a mandatory challenger designated for his IBF championship, and Usyk has already said that he wants to do so.

What's the future for heavyweights?

After defeating Martin Bakole in two rounds in Saudi Arabia, Joseph Parker didn't mince his words.

"Who's next? How can I fight for the world title next? If [Oleksandr] Usyk wants a dance partner next, then we can get Uncle Frank [Warren] in here."

So what's next? Not just for Parker but for the world of heavyweights.

We'll run through the state of things for the world's biggest names.

Streak continues

To add to that, Joe Parker's winning streak now extends to six!

Beterbiev vs Bivol full results

Here is how a terrific card of boxing unfolded last night.

A thrilling night of action from start to finish.

• Callum Smith BEAT Josh Buatsi UD
• Agit Kabayel BEAT Zhilei Zhang KO6
• Vergil Ortiz Jr BEAT Israil Madrimov UD
• Carlos Adames DRAW Hamzah Sheeraz
• Shakur Stevenson BEAT Josh Padley TKO9
• Joseph Parker BEAT Martin Bakole TKO2
• Dmitry Bivol BEAT Artur Beterbiev MD

Parker 'returning in a week'

Joseph Parker spoke to IFL TV backstage straight after his win last night.

And Parker says he will be back in the gym in just ONE week.

Parker said: “Give me a week off and I’m back at it again.”

The Kiwi star added it is world champs Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk who he is looking at taking on this year.

Bivol speaks on what he changed

Dmitry Bivol said he learned from the first fight to seal revenge over Artur Beterbiev last night.

Bivol said: “I am just so happy. I can feel a little easier about the first loss now.

“I worked from the very first round until the last. I was more confident and I just wanted to win so much.

“I’m tired, and he’s tired also.

“I had to be smarter. I had to punch more [than in their fight fight].”

Parker calls out Usyk next

Joseph Parker had some choice words for WBA, WBO and WBC champ Oleksandr Usyk after his dominant win last night.

Usyk was ringside in Riyadh to witness the stoppage.

Parker said: “Listen, if Usyk wants a dance partner, I’ll get uncle Frank [Warren] to come in here and lock in a fight with Usyk … if he wants a dance partner.

“But I want to fight for a world title.”

Bakole wore Dubois' gloves

Martin Bakole’s chief support slot against Joseph Parker was so hastily arranged that he had to wear DDD’s personalised gloves, complete with ‘DDD’ logo etched in white across the black knuckles.

The Congo ace took the fight on just TWO days notice in for the ill Dubois.

But lasted just two rounds against Parker last night in a one-sided defeat.

Padley's Ink-redible performance

Brave Josh Padley put on a terrific performance in his ninth-round defeat by Shakur Stevenson.

And it wasn’t long before the late-replacement’s remarkable back tattoo caught fans’ attention on the PPV.

The 29-year-old has a bizarre ink featuring legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson.

In the huge tatt, Tyson is seen punching Greek god Zeus square in the face.

Bakole wore Dubois's gloves

Martin Bakole's chief support slot was so hastily arranged that he had to wear DDD’s personalised gloves, complete with ‘DDD’ logo etched in white across the black knuckles.

The Congo ace took the fight on just TWO days notice in for the ill Dubois.