Joseph Parker to be stripped of title when Daniel | Boxing News

Joseph Parker is set to be stripped of his WBO interim heavyweight champion belt as quickly as the primary bell rings for his upcoming conflict with Daniel Dubois.

The 33-year-old will lose his standing as a result of he is vying for a belt from one other organisation. Dubois holds the present IBF title.

This leaves the WBO with no option however to take away Parker’s interim title as soon as he begins exchanging punches with the British fighter subsequent month.

Parker has been on an spectacular successful streak since his devastating knockout loss to Joe Joyce in 2022. Following victories over Jack Massey, Faiga Opelu, and Simon Kean, the Kiwi boxer secured probably the most important win of his profession in December 2023 by defeating ex-world champion Deontay Wilder.

He then continued his success with a commanding win over Zhilei Zhang final 12 months, incomes him the WBO interim belt.

In a assertion launched on X – beforehand referred to as Twitter – this afternoon, WBO President Gustavo Olivieri introduced that Parker would solely maintain the interim champion title for the briefest second during his bout with ‘Triple D’ earlier than being dethroned.

The post states: “The WBO Interim Heavyweight Champion, Joseph Parker, embodies the true spirit of the sport. A consummate professional, a gentleman, and a champion both inside and outside the ring, Parker has represented the WBO with great honour and integrity.”

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) launched a assertion clinching the association for Parker’s upcoming bout, spelling out their coverage nuances in extraordinary element: “In accordance with WBO policy regarding the unification of interim titles, we have mutually agreed that Joseph Parker will enter the ring as champion, and he will be announced as such.

“However, upon the sound of the opening bell, the title will be declared vacant. We prolong our honest appreciation to Joseph Parker for his dedication to the game and look ahead to his continued success in his profession. All the best towards Dubois. The doorways of the WBO will all the time be open.”

Eager to reclaim world champion status after holding the esteemed WBO gold belt from 2016 to 2018 and overcoming notable fighters like Andy Ruiz Jr, Razvan Cojanu, and Hughie Fury, Parker’s reign met its end in Cardiff at the hands of Anthony Joshua in 2018.

With all eyes on the prize, Parker couldn’t contain his anticipation at a press event previewing the Dubois fight, stating: “I’m very excited to be preventing for the championship of the world for the second time. Two-time world champion sounds stunning.”

Meanwhile, following Oleksandr Usyk’s triumph over Tyson Fury last month, Dubois said: “It’s all about making noise. This is show business. That’s who I need subsequent (Usyk), however first I’ve bought to get by means of this man.”

Dubois was quick to dismiss any suggestion that he’s looking past his current opponent, asserting firmly: “No approach, I’m going to do a demolition job on him first, then I need Usyk subsequent. I’m prepared for it, I’m on a roll, so convey them on.”

Parker warned his rival: “You may be wanting too far forward, planning different large fights when you’ve got bought a struggle in entrance of you proper now,” to which Dubois confidently replied: “I’ve bought my thoughts firmly set on you.”

The Kiwi pugilist then promised: “I’ve been boxing for a whereas and I really feel like I’ve solely simply begun now. You’re in for a deal with.”