Insider: Daniel Dubois to Fight Joseph Parker

According to insider Dan Rafael, a heavyweight clash between IBF titleholder Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) and interim WBO champion Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) will headline the Riyadh Season boxing event on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event will also feature a highly anticipated rematch between unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs).

"Dubois vs. Parker and the Beterbiev vs. Bivol rematch are set for February 22 as part of the Riyadh Season show, and it’s shaping up to be a spectacular evening," Rafael wrote.

On September 21, Daniel Dubois scored a fifth-round knockout victory over Anthony Joshua (28-4, 23 KOs). Joseph Parker last fought in March, defeating Zhang Zhilei (27-2-1, 22 KOs) via majority decision.