Daniel Dubois explains exactly why he stormed ring | Boxing News

Daniel Dubois has dismissed claims he is underestimating Joseph Parker, regardless of his concentrate on a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Dubois will likely be defending his heavyweight world title in opposition to Parker subsequent month, following his spectacular victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley final September. However, the 27 yr outdated is already searching for a rematch with Usyk, after a controversial defeat of their 2023 bout. Despite being satisfied that he legitimately knocked Usyk down within the fifth spherical, the referee ruled it as a low blow.

Usyk then went on to defeat Dubois within the ninth spherical and later grew to become the undisputed champion by beating Tyson Fury final May. He adopted this up with one other win over Fury of their Christmas rematch, earlier than being challenged by Dubois within the Riyadh ring. Although Dubois has agreed to struggle New Zealand’s Parker, he denies overlooking the previous champion. “It’s all about making noise,” he mentioned when requested why he known as out Usyk.

“This is showbusiness. That’s who I want next but first I’ve got to get through this guy. No way am I overlooking him. I am going to do a demolition job on him and I want Usyk next. “I’ve acquired my eyes on this struggle; I’m prepared for it and I’m on a roll so carry it on. “I’ll be too much for him. I’ll be too strong and too fast and everything he does I’ll do better. “I’m assured. I do not do an excessive amount of speaking, let the followers tune in and will probably be a great struggle.

“He’s always had a nice guy act but when the bell goes we’re going to try and take each other’s head off. “I’ll train him a few issues in there and train him a lesson. ” These were the words of Parker, 33, who was world champion for 15 months until Joshua dethroned him in 2018. Despite losses to Brits Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce, he has won his last five fights and was given another title shot when Joshua declined the opportunity to rematch Dubois.

As he prepares to face the younger man on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev’s light-heavyweight sequel with Dmitry Bivol in Saudi Arabia on February 22, Parker insists he is ready to reclaim his title. “I’m very excited to be combating for the championship of the world for the second time,” he said. “Two-time world champion sounds stunning.

“When he confronted Usyk I thought, ‘You might be looking too far ahead, you’ve got a fight coming up’. “I like that he’s full of confidence, it is sky-high in the meanwhile nevertheless it’s all going to stop in February. “I’ve been boxing for a while but I feel I’ve only just begun. I’ve got everything now and you’re in for a treat.”