Joseph Parker to Challenge Daniel Dubois for IBF Title

Joseph Parker, the New Zealand heavyweight boxer, is poised to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF title on February 22 in Saudi Arabia. This opportunity arises after Dubois claimed the title by defeating Anthony Joshua in September, who has since stepped aside from a rematch. Parker, who previously won the WBO title in 2016 and has recently secured victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, is expected to headline a card that may also feature other world title bouts. While no official deal is in place yet, Parker's camp is preparing for this significant bout, which could see him forfeit his interim WBO status to pursue the IBF ranking. Dubois, known for his knockout power, poses a formidable challenge but Parker's technical prowess could give him an edge. The announcement of this fight is anticipated before the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch scheduled for December 22.