IBF heavyweight champion Joseph Parker warned Daniel Dubois today that he is making a mistake by looking to their fight on February 22 for bigger bouts.
A strange exchange
Dubois and Parker seemed uncomfortable with small talk today because that was neither their style nor their quick wits. You can see the wheels turning as they try to think of things to say in response to the feedback. It was painful to watch.
These two could have used a A hidden earpiece to feed them lines at such timesAs American politicians do during discussions.
Contender Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) and Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) met today at the press conference for their fight next month on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Parker hinted at Dubois, 27, looking forward by jumping into the ring after the Dec. 21 rematch between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury to sheepishly call out Oleksandr.
Don't underestimate
Joseph Parker: “You're probably looking too far ahead for other big fights. You've got a big fight ahead of you now,” Joseph Parker told IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois during today's bout. press conference.
Daniel Dubois: “I have my mind set on you.”
Parker: “It better be.”
Dubois: “I will be too much for him. Too much, too strong, too fast. Everything he does, I will do better. I'm confident. I don't have to say too much and talk too much. Let the fans listen. It will be a great fight.”
Parker: “I've been boxing for a while, but I feel like I've got it all figured out now. You're in for a treat.
DuBois: “I'll teach you some things there. Since I'm first starting out, I'll teach you some lessons with some new skills.”
Parker: “I'm looking forward to it. Bring it on.”
Dubois: “He's always been like that, a nice guy. But as soon as the bell rings, we'll try to chop each other's heads off.
Parker: “I love that he's full of confidence. He's in heaven right now, but it's all going to stop on February 22nd. Let's go.”
DuBois: “No,” Daniel said when asked if he had a final message for Parker.
