British heavyweight Daniel Dubois is set to defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) title against New Zealand professional Joseph Parker on 22 February 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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This highly anticipated 12-round bout is set to bring heaps of action and drama, which could go either way in terms of an expected or surprising outcome given the Dubois vs Parker odds.
The fight will also serve as the co-main event to the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight championship.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker fight before the bell rings.
Fight Details
- Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025
- Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- UK Start Time: The undercard is expected to begin at 6 pm (GMT), with Dubois and Parker likely to make their ring walks around 10 pm (GMT).
Undercard Highlights
The upcoming event features a stacked undercard, including:
- Main Event – Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol II for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles.
- Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith for the interim WBO light-heavyweight title.
- Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Carlos Adames for the World Boxing Council (WBC) middleweight title.
- Shakur Stevenson vs. Floyd Schofield for the WBC lightweight title.
- Vergil Ortiz Jr vs. Israil Madrimov for the interim WBC super-welterweight title.
- Zhilei Zhang vs. Agit Kabayel for the interim WBC heavyweight title.
This lineup promises an exciting night of boxing for fans tuning in across the worldwide.
Fighter Profiles
- Daniel Dubois
The 27-year-old British heavyweight boasts a professional record of 22 wins (including 21 KOs) and 2 losses.
In his last fight, Dubois claimed the IBF title after dominating Anthony Joshua in a KO victory in September 2024 at Wembley Stadium.
He’s already stated publicly that his eyes are on Oleksandr Usyk for a rematch following his loss to the Ukrainian in Poland in 2023, and he’s hoping that a victory over Parker will clear his way to this fight.
Daniel Dubois aims to leverage his youth, speed, energy, and power to secure a win against Parker on February 22.
- Joseph Parker
At 33, the New Zealand native holds an impressive record of 35 wins (including 23 KOs) and 3 losses.
Being a former World Boxing Association (WBO) heavyweight champion who reigned in 2016 to 2018, Parker has recently revitalised his career with notable victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
He currently holds the WBO interim heavyweight title and is eager to add the IBF belt to his collection after a victory over Daniel Dubois.
What the fighters are saying
Dubois has expressed confidence ahead of the bout, but he also explained why he chose to jump in the ring and call out Oleksandr Usyk. He said, “But at the end of the day, I want to get through Parker and then that fight [with Usyk] is done.”
Parker, on the other hand, is determined to prove his resilience and experience in the upcoming bout, saying, "It depends. If it gets too hard, [Dubois] will look for a way out.” Parker’s aim is that he wants to “prepare for [Dubois] and take him seriously.”
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As we get nearer the fight, both fighters are deep into their preparations, aiming to make a significant statement in the heavyweight division. Boxing enthusiasts who are looking to enjoy some boxing betting or simply watch a night of action, should mark their calendars for what promises to be a thrilling clash.
