British heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is set to defend his IBF world title against former WBO champion Joseph Parker on February 22, 2025. The fight will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a star-studded boxing event expected to draw global attention.
Dubois, 27, is coming off a dominant performance where he defended his IBF belt against Anthony Joshua, knocking out the former champion in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium in September 2024. The victory solidified Dubois as one of the premier names in heavyweight boxing.
His challenger, 32-year-old Joseph Parker from New Zealand, held the WBO title between 2016 and 2018 and has been on a resurgence in recent years. Parker scored notable victories, including an upset win over former WBC champion Deontay Wilder and a hard-fought decision against Zhilei Zhang to claim the WBO interim title in March 2024.
The bout will headline an event titled “The Last Crescendo,” which features multiple world-class matchups. This card is being hailed as one of the most impressive in boxing history, with other fights including a rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light-heavyweight title. Additional appearances by Shakur Stevenson, Zhilei Zhang, and Joshua Buatsi round out the lineup.
Promoter Frank Warren expressed enthusiasm about the event, describing it as a game-changer for the sport. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime card, bringing together elite talent across divisions. It’s an event that will be remembered for years to come,” he said.
The event will be hosted at prestigious venues in Riyadh, with the opening bouts expected to set the tone for an unforgettable night of boxing. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the clash between Dubois and Parker, a fight that promises high stakes and thrilling action.
