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Ben Shalom seeks legal action after Bakole fight announcement for Fury-Joshua

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:53 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Ben Shalom seeks legal action after Bakole fight announcement for Fury-Joshua

Summary

Promoter Ben Shalom is exploring legal action after Martin Bakole's fight against Solomon Adebayo was announced for the December 11 undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua event. Shalom claims Bakole is still under contract with BOXXER and was unaware of the announcement until it was made public. The dispute relates to conflicting contracts as Shalom believes Bakole has not accepted offered fights since his last bout in May 2025. The situation has been referred to Shalom's lawyers, indicating potential legal battles with Zuffa Boxing, which is reportedly involved in organizing the undercard despite being barred from promoting in Wales.

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By the Numbers

•Bakole vs. Adebayo announced for all-heavyweight card on December 11.
•Shalom claims Bakole remains under BOXXER contract.
•Bakole has not fought since his May 2025 draw with Efe Ajagba.
•Legal dispute may involve Zuffa Boxing's previous contract issues.
•Shalom has referred the case to his lawyers.

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9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Promoter Ben Shalom exploring legal recourse after undercard fight announced

What they're saying

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Martin Bakole is slated to face Solomon Adebayo on the Dec. 11 all-heavyweight card, but Shalom said Bakole is still under contract with BOXXER.
— Yahoo Sportsby Darshan Desai

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