The epic Last Crescendo fight night in Riyadh is just days away, with IBF World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) facing former world champ Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs). The fight will be live on DAZN Pay-Per-View this Saturday, February 22.
This is Dubois' second title defense, following his win over Anthony Joshua in September. Now, he defends his belt against the experienced New Zealander, Parker.
Parker, a former WBO champion, has rebuilt his career after setbacks and aims to upset Dubois for another world title.
The winner could face Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title.
Here's what you need to know ahead of Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker.
When is Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker?
- Date: Saturday, February 22
- Event Start Time: 7:00pm KSA; 4:00pm GMT; 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT
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Main Event Time:12:40am KSA; 9:40pm GMT; 4:40pm ET; 1:40pm PT
The main fight card and DAZN broadcast will begin at 7:00pm KSA; 4:00pm GMT; 11:00am ET; 8:00am PT. Dubois versus Parker will start at 12:40am KSA; 9:40pm GMT; 4:40pm ET; 1:40pm PT.
What has been said?
The IBF champion is chomping at the bit to get in the ring again and build on his 2024 momentum: "It is on now. Week in, week out in training can be draining and doesn't feel the same," Dubois told DAZN.
"But now we are here in Riyadh, it is a new buzz, it is exciting and I am locked in. However good he is, I'm going to be better. I'm leaving with my belt, he is not taking mine.
"It is good people want to fight me now, that they want to take a shot at me, that's why you do this. The progress has been so good, we know the journey we are on and I just want to put in a clinical, devastating performance."
For challenger Parker, a former world championship himself, he believes his experience will see him through: "I can't do anything more to prepare. Mentally I am ready to leave it all out there and the result will be what it will be.
"This is the biggest fight of my career. Another chance to fight for the championship of the world and against such a superb opponent. This is my toughest test.
"I am a very different fighter and person to 2006 [when he became world champion). Now I respect the position I am in now. Now I love what I do. I lot of setbacks, a lot of questions about me, but all of that has led to this moment."
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