Boxer Joseph Parker has put the heavyweight division's champions on notice after a second-round knockout of Martin Bakole in Riyadh.

The Kiwi was set to challenge IBF champion Daniel Dubois but the Brit withdrew from the bout due to being sick, leading to Bakole to step in at short notice.

NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier joined Piney to recap the match.

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Boxer Joseph Parker has put the heavyweight division's champions on notice after a second-round knockout of Martin Bakole in Riyadh.
The Kiwi was set to challenge IBF champion Daniel Dubois but the Brit withdrew from the bout due to being sick, leading to Bakole to step in at short notice.
NZ Herald sports writer Liam Napier joined Piney to recap the match.
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Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on Joseph Parker's second-round knockout of Martin Bakole

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New Manly interim head coach for Kieran Foran can breathe a sigh of relief after a stunning start to the job. 

The Sea Eagles beat the Dolphins 52-18 in their round five NRL clash – Manly put 28 points on their opponents at the breaks 

Adam Peacock told Piney it was quite literally an Easter miracle.  

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New Manly interim head coach for Kieran Foran can breathe a sigh of relief after a stunning start to the job.&nbsp;
The Sea Eagles beat the Dolphins 52-18 in their round five NRL clash – Manly put 28 points on their opponents at the breaks&nbsp;
Adam Peacock told Piney it was quite literally an Easter miracle. &nbsp;
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Adam Peacock: Australian Correspondent on the Manly Sea Eagles win over the Dolphins

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As the Football World Cup edges closer, the All Whites are looking to finalise their squad. 

In the most recent international, the team fell to Finland, but managed to pick up an impressive 4-1 over Chile. 

Head Coach Darren Bazeley told Piney the Finland game was disappointing, but they had a solid review the following day that left them determined to not have that type of performance again. 

He says that while the loss wasn’t ideal, the reaction and the real accountability they got as a result was great, and then on Monday, they got exactly the performance they wanted. 

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As the Football World Cup edges closer, the All Whites are looking to finalise their squad.&nbsp;
In the most recent international, the team fell to Finland, but managed to pick up an impressive 4-1 over Chile.&nbsp;
Head Coach Darren Bazeley told Piney the Finland game was disappointing, but they had a solid review the following day that left them determined to not have that type of performance again.&nbsp;
He says that while the loss wasn’t ideal, the reaction and the real accountability they got as a result was great, and then on Monday, they got exactly the performance they wanted.&nbsp;
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Darren Bazeley: All Whites Coach on the loss to Finland and subsequent victory over Chile

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 4th April 2026, the Crusaders have farewelled their temporary home at Addington – CEO Colin Mansbridge talks about what the stadium has meant for the city. 

Bev Priestman has led the Wellington Phoenix women to their first ever playoffs and their best ever regular season. She joined Piney to reflect on the team's success. 

And Adam Peacock reflects on a scarcely believable first outing for new Manly Sea Eagles head coach, Kieran Foran. 

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 4th April 2026, the Crusaders have farewelled their temporary home at Addington – <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/jack-mesley-super-rugby-ceo-defends-scheduling-only-three-games-over-easter-weekend/">CEO Colin Mansbridge</a> talks about what the stadium has meant for the city.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/weekend-sport-with-jason-pine/audio/bev-priestman-wellington-phoenix-women-coach-on-their-victory-over-adelaide-securing-a-playoffs-spot/">Bev Priestman</a> has led the Wellington Phoenix women to their first ever playoffs and their best ever regular season. She joined Piney to reflect on the team's success.&nbsp;
And Adam Peacock reflects on a scarcely believable first outing for new Manly Sea Eagles head coach, Kieran Foran.&nbsp;
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2026 

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Liam Napier: NZ Herald sports writer on Joseph Parker's second-round knockout of Martin Bakole

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