Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against New Zealand’s Joseph Parker on February 22, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This eagerly anticipated fight will be part of a major boxing event that includes a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed lightweight title.
Dubois’ Impressive Victory Over Joshua
Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) made headlines with a stunning performance in September, when he knocked out Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 spectators at London’s Wembley Stadium. The fight saw Dubois drop Joshua three times in the opening rounds before finishing him in the fifth. This victory earned him the IBF title and solidified his place among the top heavyweights.
Parker’s Resurgence and Title Shot
Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs), a former world champion who won the WBO title in 2016, has seen a resurgence in his career. After a convincing win over Deontay Wilder in December 2023 and a subsequent victory over Zhilei Zhang in March, Parker has climbed back into the title picture. Parker has previously fought and lost to Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte but remains a formidable opponent.
The Star-Studded February Card
The February 22 event will feature several high-profile bouts. Along with the Dubois-Parker fight, rising British middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz will face Carlos Adames for the WBC title. British light heavyweights Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith will also clash for the WBO interim title. The undercard will feature Shakur Stevenson defending his WBC lightweight title, Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov for the interim super welterweight title, and Zhilei Zhang fighting Agit Kabayel for the WBC interim heavyweight title.
This event promises to be one of the biggest boxing spectacles of the year, with multiple title fights that are sure to draw attention from boxing fans worldwide.
