Joseph Parker Confident In Silence Daniel Dubois

New Zealand heavyweight fighter Joseph Parker (Instagram/@joeboxerparker).

JAKARTA Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker is confident he can beat Daniel Dubois as they fight for the IBF heavyweight world title later this month.

Both names are scheduled to enter the ring on February 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Parker, 33, came and tried to become world champion for the second time in his career.

"Even during difficult times, I've always been confident. It's because of the hard work I've done and the standards my parents have instilled since I was a child," the New Zealand fighter said, quoted by Sky Sport.

Dubois who is from England is definitely not an easy opponent for Parker. He has now proven himself much stronger after doubts about him emerged after losing against Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.

Most recently, the 27-year-old beat his compatriot knockout (KO) and former two-time world champion, Anthony Joshua, in his last fight at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.

However, the record did not interfere with Parker's preparations. He still insisted on being able to stop Dubois from delaying his ambition to become world champion is undeniable.

"I always believe that no matter what happens, whatever others say, whatever others do."

"I fully believe that I support myself and always believe in myself," he said.

Dubois now looks even more complete heavyweight boxer. If he wins over Parker then he is likely to challenge Usyk who is the world champion of WBC, WBA, and WBO.

Usyk was previously the undisputed world champion in May 2024 after beating Tyson Fury. However, he vacated the IBF belt currently held by Dubois and chose to have a rematch with Fury.

Thus, Dubois had the opportunity to become the next undisputed world champion if he beat Parker and then challenged the heavyweight unification with Usyk.