Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker Set for Anticipated Heavyweight Title Clash in Riyadh

The IBF title fight pits Dubois' power against Parker's resilience, with the winner likely to move closer to an undisputed championship opportunity.

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker will face off this Saturday in Riyadh for the IBF heavyweight title, a fight that could reshape the heavyweight division.
Both fighters have undergone career revivals, with Dubois bouncing back from two losses and Parker overcoming setbacks to secure major wins against Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
Dubois, 27, brings significant knockout power, having stopped 21 of his 22 opponents, while Parker, 33, offers championship experience and a history of enduring tough fights.
The winner of this matchup is expected to be in contention for a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk, furthering Saudi Arabia's push for undisputed boxing titles.
Parker credits his resurgence to a new training regime under Andy Lee and a renewed focus, while Dubois remains confident in his ability to overpower opponents early.