"I'm happy to be in Saudi Arabia. Thanks to everyone who came out to support boxing. Takam is tough and I respect him."

Martin Bakole is set to take on Carlos Takam, marking Bakole's return to the ring after a significant victory against Tony Yoka.

Martin Bakole (19-1, 14 KO) will take on Carlos Takam (40-7-1, 28 KO). Bakole, after outclassing Tony Yoka last year, spent almost a year on the sidelines.