Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joe Parker on February 22nd in Saudi Arabia. The event will also feature a rematch between light-heavyweight stars Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Despite attempts to promote their own fights, both Dubois and Parker found themselves answering questions about Tyson Fury's retirement.
BBC Sport journalist at Outernet, LondonBriton Dubois will defend his IBF world title against New Zealand's Parker on 22 February in Saudi Arabia, with the main event a rematch between light-heavyweight rivals Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
"If Tyson is ready to retire, then he should hang up his gloves and enjoy his life. He's achieved, he's content," Parker said of his friend and sparring partner. Parker, 33, questioned why Dubois entered the ring to call out fellow champion Oleksandr Usyk after the latter's win over Fury in December. Dubois and Parker shared pleasantries when they crossed paths in a hotel lobby in Riyadh last month but there was an air of tension this time."It better be," Parker, who held the WBO title between 2016 and 2018, replied.
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