Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF World Heavyweight Title against former champion Joseph Parker on February 22.

Joseph Parker has completed a remarkable rise from the ashes of the heavyweight division over the past few years since suffering a defeat against Joe Joyce back in 2022. The New Zealander, one of just a handful of men from his country to be heavyweight world champion,

Dubois and Parker are two of the most in-form men in the division right now. After a tough loss to Joe Joyce, Parker has turned things around magnificently, securing wins against Deontay Wilder via points last December then Zhilei Zhang earlier this year, also on points despite being knocked down twice himself.

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker are both critical to developing the heavyweight division. What heavyweight boxing news has shown over the past few years is that Parker and Dubois have threatened to upset the order at the top of the division.

Daniel Dubois' legendary trainer Don Charles has laid down the gauntlet to both Joseph Parker and the rest of the heavyweight division, stating his fighter has yet to get anywhere near his best. The IBF champion will defend his crown for a second time when he faces Parker in the stunning 'Last Crescendo' fight card on February 22 in Riyadh,

Joseph Parker is preparing for another world title shot against the current IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Parker was previously the WBO ruler after beating Andy Ruiz Jr by a narrow majority decision on points back in 2016 in his native New Zealand.

Derek Chisora is backing Daniel Dubois to maintain his impressive run if he secures a fight against Joseph Parker in 2025. In recent weeks, speculation has intensified regarding Dubois’ next opponents and there’s rumours that his upcoming world title defence could come against the popular New Zealander.

By Isaac NyamunguJoseph Parker is the favored rival to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title in February 2025 in the Riyadh Season. Daniel Dubois retained his world title with a spectacular fifth-round knockout victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley in September this year and a number of challengers are being considered for a title defense in early 2025.

Daniel Dubois set for February IBF title defence against Joseph Parker in Riyadh - The Londoner knocked out Anthony Joshua in his first title defence in September.