The highly anticipated IBF heavyweight title eliminator between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel is heading for a purse bid, scheduled for November. In early October, the IBF decided to mandate a final eliminator in the heavyweight division, with the winner earning a chance to challenge IBF world champion Daniel Dubois.
So far, Bakole and Kabayel have not been able to reach an agreement on the fight terms. In response, the IBF has scheduled a purse bid hearing to be held on Monday, November 5, inviting all IBF-registered promoters to submit their bids. The minimum bid required for participation is $200,000.
It’s worth noting that the two camps may still come to an agreement before the purse bid. Under IBF rules, negotiations can continue up to 15 minutes before the bids are disclosed. Given that both fighters recently participated in events promoted by Saudi Arabia’s “Riyadh Season,” this agreement remains a possibility.
Martin Bakole holds a record of 21 wins, 16 by knockout, and just one loss. His most recent bout was against Jared Anderson on August 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, United States, where he won by a fifth-round knockout.
On the other hand, former European champion Agit Kabayel has an undefeated record of 25 wins. His last fight was against Frank Sánchez on May 18, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he achieved a knockout victory in the seventh round.
The purse bid scheduled for November 5 is generating considerable anticipation within the boxing world. All eyes are on Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel, as the outcome will determine who becomes the mandatory challenger for IBF champion Daniel Dubois.
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