The massive fights in the heavyweight division just keep coming, and a potential showdown with Oleksandr Usyk could be the reward for either Daniel Dubois or Joseph Parker when they collide in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight showdown for the IBF title will be staged on February 22, and will serve as the appetizer before the main event between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
However, the clash between Dubois and Parker is huge in its own right, especially considering Tyson Fury’s shock announcement that he has retired from boxing again.
Offshore Odds: Dubois Heavily Favored
| Fight Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Daniel Dubois | -260 |
| Joseph Parker | +200 |
Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker: Tale of the Tape
| Daniel Dubois | Stat | Joseph Parker |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Age | 33 |
| 22-2-0 | Record | 35-3-0 |
| 196 cm | Height | 193 cm |
| 198 cm | Reach | 193 cm |
| Orthodox | Stance | Southpaw |
Before Betting
Significant action in the heavyweight division will be staged in Saudi Arabia at the end of February, as Daniel Dubois defends his IBF world title against Joseph Parker.
All eyes will be on this showdown, as the division looks to be in a bit of a mess following Tyson Fury’s recent retirement. Anthony Joshua remains a key player in the heavyweight picture, but the winner between Dubois and Parker would likely challenge Usyk for the heavyweight titles later this year.
Triple D has always been regarded as one of the most exciting young fighters in the division, and he has rediscovered his mojo excellently after a shock defeat against Joe Joyce in November 2020.
Since then, he has scored KO wins in seven of his eight fights. That includes a stunning fifth-round finish of Anthony Joshua when the Brits collided at Wembley last September. Dubois’ only defeat since the loss against Joyce was a controversial loss against Usyk in August 2023.
However, it is worth noting that this is a really dangerous fight for Dubois. Parker has been in the form of his life since the start of 2023, knocking off some of the most dangerous heavyweights. Among those was a comfortable win over Deontay Wilder in December 2023, before overcoming Zhilei Zhang in March 2024.
Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker Prediction
Parker’s recent form means that it is hard to completely overlook the Kiwi in February. However, Dubois was excellent against Joshua last year, and a repeat performance could see him secure just a second KO defeat on Parker when they collide.
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