Heavyweight bout in doubt as champion Daniel Dubois undergoes medical exam

By Canadian Press on February 20, 2025.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois was undergoing a medical evaluation Thursday, raising doubts about whether he can go ahead with his scheduled IBF title bout against Joseph Parker on Saturday.

Dubois was a no-show at a press conference in the Saudi capital, and promoter Frank Warren said it’s because of a medical exam.

“Unfortunately, at this moment in time Daniel is being evaluated by a doctor and when we have more news we will share it with you and update you,” Warren said at the news conference.

Parker said he hopes Dubois will be ready.

“If he is ill, I hope he gets better soon. I’m looking forward to Saturday and putting on a great show,” Parker said.

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