Bakole, 31, recently dispatched Frank Sanchez with ease, while Kabayel, 32, secured a career-defining knockout victory over Jared Anderson.
Both fighters have risen in the IBF rankings, setting up what many are calling a “must-watch” eliminator to secure the next shot at Dubois.
Promoter Ben Shalom hinted at a possible December date for the bout, though the details are yet to be finalised.
Boxing commentator Michael Benson took to social media, confirming, “The IBF has ordered an eliminator between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel to determine a mandatory challenger to heavyweight titleholder Daniel Dubois. Both coming off career-best performances.”
The news has sparked speculations about how it might affect Joshua’s immediate future.
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