Daniel Dubois theory rubbished ahead of Joseph Parker showdown
Daniel Dubois theory rubbished ahead of Joseph Parker showdown
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Frank Warren has responded to accusations that his star client, Daniel Dubois, is overlooking Joseph Parker ahead of their heavyweight showdown next month. Dubois, 27, will defend his IBF heavyweight title against the resurgent Parker on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 'Triple D' comes into the clash off the back of a devastating knockout win over Anthony Joshua back in September. While it seemed likely that the pair would go head-to-head for a second time, 'AJ's' promoter, Eddie Hearn, revealed the heavyweight star needed a little more time to recover.
Instead, the Brit will now take on Parker - who comes into the clash off the back of a stunning win over Zhilei Zhang last March. The Kiwi native will prove to be a tough test for 'Triple D', but many have questioned whether or not Dubois is taking the fight seriously after claims he's solely focused on a unification clash with Oleksandr Usyk.
Last month, Dubois was labelled 'embarrassing' after confronting the Ukrainian in the ring following his victory over Tyson Fury. The Brit placed himself opposite the Ukrainian and delivered both a challenge and congratulations in a slightly awkward looking encounter. “I want my revenge," said Dubois after taking the microphone from the interviewer. "I want my revenge Usyk! Well done tonight, well done. God bless. I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s go, let’s go. Make it happen Frank!".
Usyk quickly asserted he was open to a rematch. He replied: "Your excellency, make the fight with Daniel Dubois. Thank you so much. I can do more. I’m ready to fight (Dubois), no problem. Next fight no problem. Now I want to go home and rest." After being quizzed about whether or not 'Triple D' was overlooking Parker, Warren said on the FACE OFF: "We're in the boxing business. And you just see a fight, he jumps in the ring and did what he had to do. How many times over the years have you seen fighters do the same thing?".
