Daniel Dubois issues chilling warning to Joseph | Boxing News

Heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois has promised his best ‘is but to come’ as he gears up for a face-off with Joseph Parker.

The duo will share prime billing at a packed occasion in Riyadh this Saturday evening, which options an undisputed light-heavyweight title struggle between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

Dubois enters the conflict with Kiwi star Parker contemporary from a gorgeous knockout victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley final September. Meanwhile, former world champion Parker has been on a successful streak since his 2022 loss to Joe Joyce, with consecutive victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang incomes him a shot at Dubois’ gold belt.

However, ‘Triple D’ stays supremely assured as he goals to add one other notable identify to his report. “At the moment, I’m just calm before the storm and raring to go right now, I love it. I love the game, it’s good,” he advised Sky Sports. The British star continues to improve with every bout within the ring. Despite securing three spectacular wins in opposition to Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Joshua, ‘Triple D’ believes his peak continues to be forward.

When requested if he can get even higher, Dubois confidently responded: “Oh, 100 per cent. They haven’t seen the best (of me) yet. Just wait and see! ” Regarding Parker, ‘Triple D’ is raring to halt his opponent’s rising momentum. “He’s going to have a plan. So, everyone’s just breaking his plan up and just beat the ambition out of him.That’s my objective and I’m just raring to go… almost there!

This weekend’s crucial heavyweight clash is likely to pave the way for an undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk after the Ukrainian expressed his desire to face the winner. Speaking with Sky Sports, Usyk, who has held titles in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, conveyed his eagerness: “I’ll struggle who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no downside. I believe two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I really feel great myself. I really feel I’ve two fights to put together [for], not more. Just two.”

After an earlier contest in 2023 between Dubois and Usyk ended amid slight controversy, Dubois is eager for a rematch. Despite being stopped by Usyk later in that fight, debate ensued when Dubois knocked down ‘The Cat’ in the fifth round, only to have it controversially ruled as a low blow, leaving ‘Triple D’ frustrated. Usyk also hinted at a final ring appearance against UFC champion Alex Pereira in a conversation with TNT Sports, should he emerge unscathed from the Dubois or Parker matchup. “[After Dubois or Parker], perhaps a ‘show struggle’ with Alex Pereira. Maybe. Why not? Alex desires to.”