‘He’s Chomping at the Bit’: Former World Champion Ready to Challenge Daniel Dubois

On Saturday, September 21, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) produced a stunning performance to defeat Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) by fifth-round KO to retain the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. It was the main event of a stacked Riyadh Season card, with all the action available on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports PPV, PPV.com and Sky Sports Box Office. Joseph Parker is on a great run of form, winning his last five contests and according to Parker’s promoter Dave Higgins, the New Zealand-born fighter wants to face “Dynamite” next.

Former Champion Joseph Parker Sets Sights on Daniel Dubois Fight

Joseph Parker’s Promoter Confirms: ‘He’s Chomping at the Bit‘

Following the impressive win by Dubois, attention now turns to what comes next for the IBF champ after his triumph at Wembley Stadium, and it appears former WBO heavyweight champion Parker is keen for a shot at the IBF title. Following vital wins against Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, the New Zealander is firmly in the mix for a world title shot.

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Parker’s promoter Dave Higgins was adamant his fighter wanted a shot at the IBF crown: “Whenever, anywhere, anytime. Joseph would love to fight Daniel Dubois next, he’s chomping at the bit,” said Higgins.

He continued: “Joseph is ready to fight anyone but if he was given the opportunity to fight Daniel Dubois, he’d grab it with both hands, and he would back himself to win.” 

Redemption

The South Auckland-born fighter suffered what seemed a career-ending loss to Joe Joyce on September 24, 2022, but has bounced back in style since. His run of good form started with a win against Jack Massey, but it’s his last two wins that have really revitalised his career.

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The victories over Wilder and Zhang showed the exceptional ring IQ of Parker. He negated the strengths of his opponents for long periods and even survived two knockdowns against “Big Bang” to record the win. He looked a long way from the world title mix, but Parker has seized the opportunity for redemption and is now seemingly on the edge of a title shot.