Daniel Dubois knows that he has a real fight on his hands. Becoming a world champion meant everything to him. But instead of milking said title with a tenuous defense, Dubois decided to take on Joseph Parker.

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is very confident about his chances in grabbing more gold in the next few weeks. Parker will challenge IBF world champion Daniel Dubois as part of a big Riyadh Season card on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Oleksandr Usyk beat the man who beat the man who beat the man. But even though he’s viewed as the heavyweight division's biggest and top dog, he still needs to find his next worthy challenger.

Not long ago, it was practically impossible to mention the heavyweight division’s elite without bringing up the name Joe Joyce. His slow, plodding, and mechanical movements were viewed as negatives but his deleterious power and granite chin always pulled him out of the fire. Now, however, his once impenetrable grill has been dented time and time again. The perpetual engine and offensive output has also diminished. Still, even with losses against Zhilei Zhang and Derek Chisora starting to pile up, the former Olympic silver medalist is eyeing the top of the division.

Frank Warren, promoter of IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, expects a very tough bout when his boxer defends the title next month against former beltholder Joseph Parker.

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Daniel Dubois sounds like an entirely new man since his annihilation of Anthony Joshua last September. In an interview with The Ring , and spoke about wanting to destroy in a heavyweight title rematch.

Martin Bakole is certain that a heavyweight title will be around his waist in 2025. It’s the reason he was so determined to next fight in an IBF title eliminator. The opponent search was not at all easy but Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs) found a willing foe in Efe Ajagba (20-1, 14 KOs). The two are due to meet on an early spring date to be determined.

Oleksandr Usyk will have one less mandatory challenger to worry about in the coming year. The Ring has confirmed that Joseph Parker will be relieved of his interim WBO heavyweight title. The former full beltholder is due to challenge IBF titlist Daniel Dubois on Feb. 22 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and his secondary title reign will come to an end once he enters the ring, regardless of the final result.

Sometimes, fighters milk their world titles. The paydays they receive increase tenfold and their popularity often skyrockets. Because of that, taking on soft touches has become more of the norm. Daniel Dubois could’ve followed that blueprint but instead has a stern test in a former world champion next month - with a bold prediction ahead.