“This Has to Be the Most Bizarre Thing I’ve Heard”: Heavyweight Boxer Claims to Swallow a Wasp Mid-Fight, Riled Up Fans Left With More Questions

Heavyweight boxer Martin Bakole scored an emphatic victory last Saturday. Fighting on the undercard of the Tyson Fury versus Francis Ngannou match, he faced Carlos Takam. But more than his victory, it is the story running in the background that seems to be gaining traction. Speaking to the media, Bakole revealed how he swallowed a wasp during the match, resulting in him receiving numerous stings.

The statement sure left many fans flabbergasted and created more questions than answers. It also led to a flurry of hilarious fan reactions. Let’s dig in further to check them out.

Martin Bakole’s unusual in-ring encounter – no, it wasn’t Carlos Takam

The younger brother of cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu told iFL TV, “It stung me in the ring, then I was surprised it was in my mouth…it started from [my ear] [and] went to my eyes. Then I was surprised when I opened my mouth, and it went in.”

Since the news came over on social media, there has been a barrage of comments, with most finding it outlandish. For the following user, as strange as things get, Martin Bakole’s revelation tops them all!

According to the following fan, no one would have ever bought his “so [you] swallowed a wasp” argument if he had lost the battle against Carlos Takam and then gone around discussing the incident.

Seemingly taking a dig, this fan wondered if the wasp didn’t want to miss the real-life action. It must have heard all the glorious tales of Martin Bakole knocking down one opponent after another, hence the curiosity.

Pulling in Deontay Wilder, this user mentioned how Bakole’s comments appeared to have been taken from the former heavyweight champion’s playbook. The only difference is that while Wilder lost his bout while making excuses, Bakole, on the other hand, succeeded.

This fan sounded wonder-struck about why the animal kingdom must also partake in the boxing business, where you already come across someone whose only aim is to knock you down!

Outside the wasp story, the Kananga, DRC-born boxer called out Deontay Wilder as well. He said, “…he’s number one, and I’m number two. Why not have the fight? If he’s not ready, they should take him out…”

Marching on with an impressive record

The bout with Carlos Takam barely lasted four rounds. Despite his constant movements, the Cameroonian-French boxer barely managed any response to Bakole’s heavy hits. Soon, having had enough, the referee intervened, waiving off his hands. With the victory, Martin Bakole’s record stands at 20 wins and one loss. Last year, he grabbed significant headlines after he defeated 2016 Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka in Paris, France. Additionally, Bakole participated in a few sparring sessions with Tyson Fury before the Ngannou clash.

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Given his age and impressive record, do you believe Martin Bakole could soon break into the big league of heavyweights? Please share your views with us in the comments below.

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