Martin Bakole at the top. The Congolese boxer is the new number 1 heavyweight in the world for the WBA, one of boxing's four federations. A well-deserved accolade for the 30-year-old colossus, who has been racking up victories in recent years. Martin Bakole now enters the history books of African boxing. He becomes the first African to occupy this position. He dethroned boxer Anthony Joshua. A timely consecration for Bakole, who spent five years in second place.