Joseph Parker believes he could make Daniel Dubois stop after they struggle for the IBF heavyweight world title later this month.
On February 22, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace, Parker takes on Greenwich’s Dubois because the New Zealander bids to grow to be a two-time world champion.
Dubois, nevertheless, proved how formidable he could possibly be when he knocked out Anthony Joshua in sensational type at Wembley Stadium final September.
However beforehand in his profession doubts have been raised about Dubois’ fortitude within the aftermath of his defeats to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.
He was counted out in opposition to each Joyce and Usyk, however some observers questioned whether or not he may have continued.
Although it emerged that his eye socket had fractured within the Joyce struggle, and Usyk in fact would go on to grow to be the undisputed heavyweight world champion, these doubts subsequently hounded Dubois till he went on a run of excellent wins that culminated in his victory over Joshua.
However Parker is satisfied he can discourage and overwhelm the Briton.
“It depends. If it gets too hard, he will look for a way out,” Parker informed Sky Sports activities.
“But if it’s going his way, he’ll keep going. It’s my job to go out there and offset what he’s going to bring and follow my game plan.”
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A have a look at a few of Dubois’ greatest knockouts forward of his big heavyweight showdown with Parker
The Daniel Dubois of right this moment is wanting a increasingly full heavyweight. He needs revenge and a rematch with Usyk, the unified WBC, WBA and WBO world champion.
Dubois even gatecrashed Usyk’s victory celebrations instantly after the Ukrainian’s repeat win over Tyson Fury in December to name for a second struggle of his personal.
Parker, nevertheless, warned in opposition to overlooking him.
“Listen, it can be a mistake. In boxing they always try and set up big fights in the future. If he is trying to set that up, he has to get past me first,” he mentioned.
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Dubois and Parker commerce verbals
The New Zealander wouldn’t be drawn on any future plans of his personal. “For now I just want to focus on Daniel Dubois. I don’t want to look too far ahead. I want to prepare for him and take him seriously,” Parker mentioned.
“Once that fight’s done and I win, I can look at other fights.”
He’s adamant that he can be victorious.
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Oleksandr Usyk mentioned whether or not he may provide Dubois a rematch ought to the Brit beat Parker
“Even if times get hard I’ve always had self-belief. It’s because of the hard work that I’ve done and the standards my parents instilled in me at a young age,” he mentioned.
“I’ve always believed that no matter what, no matter what anyone says, no matter what anyone does, I believe wholeheartedly that I back myself and believe in myself always.”
Watch the Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker IBF heavyweight world title struggle on February 22 reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
