Daniel Dubois, the current IBF heavyweight champion, is getting ready to face Joseph Parker on February 22, 2025. This fight comes after a string of impressive wins for Dubois.
'DDD' has become one of the most in-form fighters in the heavyweight division. He's on a roll, starting with a win over Jarrell Miller in Saudi Arabia back in December 2023. That victory marked Miller's first defeat.
Dubois didn't slow down. In June 2024, he stopped Fillip Hrgovic, which led to him being elevated to IBF world champion. But his biggest moment came in September 2024 at Wembley Stadium.
There, Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round. The fight drew a record crowd. Joshua hit the canvas at the end of the first round and went down again before the final knockout. A short right hand from Dubois ended the fight, with Joshua unable to beat the count.
Now, Dubois is set to defend his IBF world title against Joseph Parker. Parker, a former WBO champion, has been on a winning streak himself, beating both Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder recently.
But there's more drama in the heavyweight division. Martin Bakole has made some bold claims about Dubois. In an interview with iFL TV, Bakole said he knocked out Dubois twice in sparring. Dubois' team quickly denied these claims, especially the part about Bakole breaking Dubois' nose twice.
Bakole's next fight is an IBF final eliminator against Efe Ajagba. If Bakole wins, he'll become the mandatory challenger for Dubois' IBF belt. This could set up an interesting showdown, given the recent sparring controversy.
The heavyweight division is heating up with these top contenders. Fans will be watching closely to see how Dubois handles his upcoming defense against Parker and what the future holds for this exciting weight class.
