Joseph Parker today warned IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois that he is making the mistake of looking ahead to their February 22 fight for bigger bouts.
An awkward exchange
Dubois and Parker seemed uncomfortable talking nonsense today because it was neither their style nor their smarts. You could see the wheels turning as they tried to think of what to say in response to the remarks. It was painful to watch.
These two could use a a hidden earpiece that gives them words in times like theseas American politicians do during debates.
Challenger Parker (35-3, 23 KO) and Dubois (22-2, 21 KO) met today at a press conference for their fight next month on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Parker was alluding to Dubois, 27, who looked forward to jumping into the ring after the Dec. 21 rematch between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury to shamefacedly call out Oleksandr.
Don’t underestimate
Joseph Parker: “Maybe you’re looking too far ahead for other big fights. You have a big fight ahead of you now,” Joseph Parker told IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois during today’s press conference.
Daniel Dubois: “I have my sights firmly set on you.”
Parker: “It would be better.”
Dubois: “I will be too much for him. Too much, too hard and too fast. Everything he does, I will do better. I am convinced. I don’t have to talk too much and talk too much. Get the fans involved. It will be a great fight.”
Parker: “I’ve been boxing for a while now, but I feel like I have everything now. You are in for a treat.”
Dubois: “I’ll teach you a few things there. Since you’re just starting out, I’m going to teach you a few lessons with some new skills.”
Parker: “I’m looking forward to it. Give it.”
Dubois: “He was always like that, a nice guy. But when the bell rings, we’ll try to take each other’s heads off.”
Parker: “I like that he’s full of confidence. It is currently in heaven, but it will all stop on February 22nd. Let’s go.”
Dubois: “No,” Daniel said when asked if he had a final message for Parker.
