Tyson Fury thinks Joseph Parker will beat Daniel Dubois in their upcoming heavyweight title fight. The two boxers will face off on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Dubois defending his IBF heavyweight title.
Fury shared his prediction in a recent interview with TNT Sports. He said, "I've got to go with my old pal, Joseph Parker." The former WBC heavyweight champion has trained with Parker in the past, which likely influenced his pick.
Dubois, the current IBF heavyweight champion, is coming off a big win. The 27-year-old knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium last September. That victory earned him the title he'll defend against Parker.
Parker, on the other hand, is looking to become a two-time world heavyweight champion. He previously held the WBO title from 2016 to 2018 before losing it to Anthony Joshua in a unification bout.
This fight comes at an interesting time in the heavyweight division. Fury, now 36, recently announced his retirement from boxing at the beginning of 2024. His decision followed two losses to Oleksandr Usyk, including a rematch in December where Usyk won by unanimous decision.
"I've got to go with my old pal, Joseph Parker."
Usyk now holds all the major heavyweight titles – WBA, WBO, IBF, and WBC. His victory over Fury in December cemented his position at the top of the division.
Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua is searching for a new opponent. A potential fight with Fury now seems unlikely, leaving Joshua to explore other options.
As for the upcoming Dubois-Parker fight, it's shaping up to be an exciting matchup. With Fury backing Parker and Dubois coming off a big win, fans can expect a competitive bout. The winner will position themselves well in the evolving heavyweight landscape.
