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The all-African heavyweight clash is scheduled for December 11 at Wales's 80,000-capacity Principality Stadium, joining a stacked main card that also features former world champion Deontay Wilder against Jai Opetaia.
Bakole (21-2-1, 16 KOs), one of the division's most avoided punchers, enters the bout seeking a return to winning ways following a turbulent stretch. The 33-year-old was held to a majority draw by Nigerian contender Efe Ajagba in May 2025, a result that followed a second-round stoppage defeat to New Zealand's Joseph Parker earlier that year after Bakole stepped in on short notice.
Standing across the ring will be the 28-year-old Adebayo (15-0, 14 KOs) — also known as Solomon Imole — who steps onto the global stage for the biggest test of his career. Having fought exclusively in Nigeria and Tanzania since turning professional in late 2021, Adebayo boasts a 93 percent knockout ratio, most recently stopping Joe John in Lagos in December 2025.
"Nothing but heavy hitters. The all-heavyweight main card for Fury-Joshua is locked," Netflix said in a statement announcing the additions, which also include a heavyweight bout between Da'Mazion Vanhouter and Michael Essomba.
The card is headlined by the long-awaited all-British grudge match between former unified champion Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) and two-time heavyweight king Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs). Tickets for the Cardiff event reportedly sold out within an hour of going on sale, with the broadcast set to stream live worldwide.
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