29 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk ordered to fight Joseph Parker by WBO in blow to Daniel Dubois

Usyk has 30 days to agree heavyweight title defenceBritain’s Dubois had hoped for rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, potentially scuppering Daniel Dubois’ hopes of a rematch with the Ukrainian.The WBO has announced Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA crowns, has 30 days to “reach terms” for a mandatory title defence against New Zealand’s Parker or the sanctioning body will call for purse bids. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk ordered to defend titles against Joseph Parker in blow to Daniel Dubois

Dubois withdrew from a bout against Parker in February, and now the latter could secure the fight that the Briton wanted above all others

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30 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk ordered to defend WBO title against Joseph Parker

The news sees Daniel Dubois shut out of a potential unification fight.

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1 week ago The real reason Daniel Dubois pulled out of Parker fight as he loses £8m

Daniel Dubois was forced to pull out of his heavyweight title defence showdown against Joseph Parker, with the Brit's dad Stan now revealing the reason why

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2 w. ago Daniel Dubois’ father details son’s illness and names Oleksandr Usyk as next opponent

Dubois pulled out of a planned title defence against Joseph Parker last week, citing illness

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2 w. ago Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol: undisputed light heavyweight championship – live

Beterbiev defends all four belts in blockbuster rematchParker fights late replacement Bakole on undercardStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailOnly one more undercard bout ahead of the main event. What was supposed to be a shot at the IBF heavyweight title for Joseph Parker has turned into a battle for mandatory challenger status, as Daniel Dubois withdrew from Saturday’s fight due to a medical issue. Instead, Parker will now square off against Martin Bakole, another late replacement who’s eager to seize this unexpected opportunity.“The show goes on. It’s not even just in boxing, but in life,” Parker told Sky Sports. “Things happen, you just have to adjust and adapt to the situation.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Boxing Tonight LIVE: Results and UK times for Beterbiev vs Bivol and Parker vs Bakole

Dmitry Bivol will attempt to exact revenge tonight when he takes on Artur Beterbiev in their undisputed light-heavyweight world title clash - while Martin Bakole replaces Daniel Dubois against Joseph Parker

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2 w. ago Boxing on the radio: Listen to Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev fight for free

A blockbuster heavyweight title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker is scheduled to co-headline the stacked card in Riyadh this evening

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2 w. ago How to watch Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole fight in UK: TV channel and live stream

Daniel Dubois' epic heavyweight title fight with the surging Joseph Parker is OFF - and Martin Bakole has stepped in to face the New Zealander

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2 w. ago Daniel Dubois' huge net worth, biggest boxing purse to date and model 'girlfriend'

Daniel Dubois has been forced to withdraw from his Saturday night IBF title defence with Joseph Parker due to illness, replaced by Martin Bakole in the eleventh hour to save the fight

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2 w. ago Oleksandr Usyk offers brief response to Daniel Dubois illness and Parker vs Bakole fight

Dubois is unable to defend his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, leading Martin Bakole to step in

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3 w. ago Dubois’ absence will hit ‘Fight Card of Century’ but Bakole is best alternative

Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not even its massive wealth and swaggering certainty can overrule the harsh vagaries of life. Boxing is an extreme and unhinged version of real life and it is always subject to bedlam and disruption. And so, on Thursday afternoon, there was a familiarly knotty twist in the sleek Saudi plan to stage “the greatest fight card in the history of boxing” in Riyadh on Saturday night.Daniel Dubois, fresh from his destruction of Anthony Joshua, was meant to defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker as the main undercard bout in a seven-fight extravaganza. It carried the promise of an intriguing and dangerous contest for both men – only for Dubois to fall ill with a virus. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dubois’ absence hurts ‘fight card of the century’ but Bakole brings danger

Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in RiyadhSaudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not even its massive wealth and swaggering certainty can overrule the harsh vagaries of life. Boxing is an extreme and unhinged version of real life and it is always subject to bedlam and disruption. And so, on Thursday afternoon, there was a familiarly knotty twist in the sleek Saudi plan to stage “the greatest fight card in the history of boxing” in Riyadh on Saturday night.Daniel Dubois, fresh from his destruction of Anthony Joshua, was meant to defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker as the main undercard bout in a seven-fight extravaganza. It carried the promise of an intriguing and dangerous contest for both men – only for Dubois to fall ill with a virus. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness

British heavyweight was due to defend title on SaturdayMartin Bakole steps in to face Parker as replacementDaniel Dubois has withdrawn from his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill.The British boxer was evaluated by a doctor on Thursday, according to a report in the Ring magazine, but is unable to compete. The 27-year-old will be replaced by heavyweight contender Martin Bakole, a dangerous proposition for Parker on short notice. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of Joseph Parker fight as new opponent found for huge event

Daniel Dubois has been forced to pull out of his huge world title defence against Joseph Parker after falling ill 48 hours before the first bell in Saudi Arabia

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois pulls out of world title defence as Joseph Parker's new opponent confirmed

Daniel Dubois has pulled out of his heavyweight title fight against Joseph Parker after suffering with illness and the Kiwi will now take on Martin Bakole after a late call up

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois evaluated by doctor as sickness puts Joseph Parker title defence at risk

Dubois is sick and will miss the press conference on Thursday night

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker fight in major doubt after champ falls ill

Daniel Dubois' heavyweight world title defence against Joseph Parker is in doubt after the IBF champion fell ill just days away from the big even and is being evaluated by doctors

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois a serious doubt for world title fight with Joseph Parker due to illness

British heavyweight is due to defend title on SaturdayReplacement is being considered for card in Saudi ArabiaDaniel Dubois is a serious doubt for his IBF world heavyweight title defence against Joseph Parker on Saturday after falling ill.The British boxer is being evaluated by a doctor according to a report in the Ring magazine, with a replacement being considered if Dubois is unable to compete. The 27-year-old will miss Thursday night’s pre-fight press conference. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Daniel Dubois' world title defence against Joseph Parker 'at risk' as Saudi boxing bonanza faces more jeopardy

The IBF heavyweight world champion is set to defend his title against Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night

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