Joseph Parker nonetheless has objectives. He needs “to be champion of the world, to be unified champion of the world and to avenge the losses that I’ve had. And then retire”.
That effort all begins for him when he challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title, stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace, when the New Zealander bids to change into a two-time heavyweight world champion on Saturday’s Riyadh Season occasion.
Looking for to avenge losses would lead him to a rematch with Anthony Joshua, who beat Parker in 2018 to choose up the WBO title the New Zealander then held.
However, if Parker does beat Dubois – a tricky task in itself – AJ although won’t get a direct shot at that IBF belt.
Parker may tackle Usyk for the undisputed crown, or rematch Dubois instantly.
“It’s not locked in as a rematch but it’s a possibility that it could happen,” Parker stated.
“Combat Daniel, win, undecided if there is a rematch or if I can struggle Usyk or no matter else they’ve deliberate for me. It is simply to struggle Daniel and see what’s subsequent.
“I can say I’m going to fight Usyk but plans always change,” he added. “There’s options out there. But the most important thing is to win.”
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On February twenty second watch Beterbiev v Bivol 2 and Dubois v Parker as a part of the unbelievable ‘Final Crescendo’ struggle night time stay on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
Parker is satisfied he’ll beat Dubois as a result of “I feel like we know what he’s going to do”.
He defined: “It’s not like a surprise, you know what he’s going to do – he’s going to come forward and throw shots.
“I do need to be on level. I’ve to be loads higher than I used to be with [Zhilei] Zhang and [Deontay] Wilder. I really feel like I’ve to due to the strain he comes with and in addition the combos that he throws. He is a powerhouse. So I’ve to be loads higher and much more on my recreation.
“We’ve come with a good plan to be able to get out of the position of what he’s going to bring and to counter back with what we’re going to bring.”
Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker and the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch will likely be stay on Saturday February 22 on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Guide now!
