Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker: Lawrence Okolie Weighs In

On February 22, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Kiwi fighter Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs). Their fight is part of the loaded card, headed by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2. Ahead of this heavyweight fight, Lawrence Okolie, who has spared both fighters has weighed in on the upcoming IBF clash when speaking to Seconds Out. 

Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker: Lawrence Okolie Breaks it Down

Lawrence Okolie Shares Insights on Dubois vs. Parker

Dubois and Parker both come into their Feb. 22 clash in great form, with “Dynamite” defeating Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua in his last three fights. Parker has also been in impressive form, winning five fights in a row since losing to Joe Joyce.

Both have bounced back following damaging defeats during their career, which has led them to appear on one of the strongest fight cards in boxing history.

Lawrence Okolie, who recently made his debut at heavyweight has sparred with both fighters and when speaking to Seconds Out, “The Sauce” has provided his insights on the fight: “I think it’s a great fight. They’re really putting Dan in there, fight after fight after fight, hard fights. I think Joseph Parker stylistically could cause him a lot of problems with his speed and experience.”

“He’s been in there with the likes of Wilder and Zhang, two massive punchers. Dan’s got great power but it’s not something he hasn’t seen before,” said Okolie when speaking about Parker.

He added: “I think Dan is on a roll right now so I do favour Dan, but I can just see how Parker could nullify and work his way to a points decision.”

February 22 Full Fight Card

• Main event: Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring belts
• Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for IBF heavyweight title
• Shakur Stevenson vs Flloyd Schofield – for WBC lightweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for WBC middleweight title
• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for interim WBC super-welterweight title
• Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for interim WBC heavyweight title
• Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for interim WBO light-heavyweight title
• Bradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga
• Mohammed Alakel vs TBA
• Ziyad Almaayouf vs TBA

Stay with Big Fight Weekend for the full build-up to the loaded card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.