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 fights.
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Dubois and Parker seemed uncomfortable talking trash today, as it was neither their style nor their quick wit. 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 to feed them 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. Dmitri Bivol 2 card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Parker alluded to Dubois, 27, looking ahead by jumping into the ring after the Dec. 21 rematch between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury to sheepishly call out Alexander.
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Joseph Parker: “Maybe you’re looking too far ahead to other big fights.” You’ve got a big fight ahead of you right now,” Joseph Parker told IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois during today’s press conference.
Daniel Dubois: “I’ve made up my mind about you.”
Parker: “It better be.”
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 say too much and talk too much. Let the fans get involved. It will be a big 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 first started, I will teach you a few lessons with some new skills.”
Parker: “I’m looking forward to it. Bring it.”
Dubois: “He was always like that, a nice guy.” But when the bell rings, we’re going to try to take each other’s heads off.”
Parker: “I like that he’s full of confidence. Right now it’s up to the sky, but everything will stop on February 22nd. Let’s go.”
Dubois: “No,” Daniel said when asked if he had a final message for Parker.
