Can Parker’s experience overcome DuBois’ power in the Riad’s collision?

Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 Kos) will be appearing on Saturday, February 22nd at Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry, with IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 Kos) at Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry this Saturday. ) will have the opportunity to abdicate. Bibolu 2 cards at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

The Dubois-Parker fight is considered important enough for Turki Alalshikh to play the match as Chief Support before Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Israil Madrimov Bout.

DuBois and Parker need to show Turki that it’s right to go ahead of others, as it can be disappointing if it’s boring. There was no drama in the final two fights between Parker’s Zhilei Zhang and Deontay Wilder.

What experts say

“Daniel is 27 and is moving in the right direction. His style suits him. Joseph Parker is a smart guy, and it’s a spoiler,” Johnny Nelson said. Boxing Newsdiscusses this Saturday’s fight between IBF heavyweight champions Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“I know he’s pounding Daniel, but this version of DuBois, he’s a train going in the right direction. Working with Don Charles. He understands what he has to do with Daniel. .”

“This could be 50-50 for me. I’ll do either DuBois splatters him or he’s in the old man in Parker and do him,” Moses Itauma said. .

DuBois needs to push a consistent pace without gasping as Parker fights defensively, staying out of range and squirting and fighting to steal the round. He changes angles and uses many upper body movements to prevent DuBois from having a stationary target to land his shot.

It would be much more difficult for him to land in the Parker than any other fight he had in the pro, but if he is patient he can do it.

The key to victory

“If anyone can confuse Dobore, I think it’s Parker that’s the one who’s got a fast tactic of the two,” Darren Barker said. “Perhaps he’s not the fastest foot compared to DuBois. I think DuBois has very good feet. He slides very well within range and out of range, but his hand speed is certainly on the hoodie and We’ll land together.”

There is no significant difference in hand speed. Parker is a little faster, but not enough to give him the important advantage that can lead him to victory. Parker can win if he can connect with the sleazy shots, away from DuBois’ range. If he can fight from a southpaw posture, he’s likely to win.

Former cruiserweight Kevin Lelena dropped DuBois three times in the fight on December 3, 2022 with his left hand. Lelena could win if she kept descending at DuBois, but stopped throwing after the first round.

“He has a good jaw. He’s dropped to Zhilei Zhang (two times), but I don’t think he’s falling out. It’s able to get up and recover and win the fight. It was a close battle, but the power, physical presence, and the confidence that DuBois has now must lean towards you,” Barker said.

Looking at the Chan Parker fight, the only reason Parker survived two knockdowns is because Chan had problems with his stamina. He was exhausted in the third round and he dropped his hoodie as his strength was still formidable enough to put him in the fifth and eighth.

“Parker is in a great place. He really believes in himself. At 33, he is in his prime. With the experience he has, he won’t be shocked if Parker wins. That was. I’m far from being shocked,” Barker said.

Parker will have to fight far better than he did in his final fight with Zhilei Zhang to get a chance to beat DuBois.