A fight between IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and WBO interim champ Joseph Parker is planned for a giant Riyadh Seaon card on February 22nd. The fight isn’t official yet, but it’s reportedly in the works.
Fresh off his fifth-round destruction of Anthony Joshua on September 21st, Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) could be an exciting match-up against the crafty 32-year-old Parker (35-3, 23 KOs).
This fight will show whether the 27-year-old Dubois can deal with a slick heavyweight who uses movements, angles, and short bursts to steal rounds. Parker has changed his fighting style, becoming a slick fighter since losing to Joe Joyce in 2022.
Joyce will need to take the fight to Parker and battle hard for three minutes of each round two win. Parker’s last two opponents, Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder, failed to fight hard and allowed him to outwork them.
Also being planned for the February 22nd card is the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol rematch, and the Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield clash. Neither fight has been made yet.
“Dubois-Parker & Beterbiev-Bivol2 planned for Feb. 22 Riyadh Season card that will be absolutely stacked,” said Dan Rafael on X.
