Joseph Parker nonetheless has objectives. He desires “to be champion of the world, to be unified champion of the world and to avenge the losses that I’ve had. After which retire”.
That effort all begins for him when he challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace, when the New Zealander bids to turn into a two-time heavyweight world champion on Saturday’s Riyadh Season occasion.
In search of to avenge losses would lead him to a rematch with Anthony Joshua, who beat Parker in 2018 to choose up the WBO title the New Zealander then held.
However, if Parker does beat Dubois – a tricky task in itself – AJ although may not get an instantaneous shot at that IBF belt.
Parker may tackle Usyk for the undisputed crown, or rematch Dubois instantly.
“It is not locked in as a rematch however it’s a risk that it may occur,” Parker stated.
“Struggle Daniel, win, unsure if there is a rematch or if I can battle Usyk or no matter else they’ve deliberate for me. It is simply to battle Daniel and see what’s subsequent.
“I can say I will battle Usyk however plans at all times change,” he added. “There’s choices on the market. However an important factor is to win.”
Parker is satisfied he’ll beat Dubois as a result of “I really feel like we all know what he’ll do”.
He defined: “It is not like a shock, what he’ll do – he’ll come ahead and throw photographs.
“I do should be on level. I’ve to be rather a lot higher than I used to be with [Zhilei] Zhang and [Deontay] Wilder. I really feel like I’ve to due to the stress he comes with and likewise the mixtures that he throws. He is a powerhouse. So I’ve to be rather a lot higher and much more on my sport.
“We have include an excellent plan to have the ability to get out of the place of what he’ll deliver and to counter again with what we’ll deliver.”
Daniel Dubois v Joseph Parker and the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch can be reside on Saturday February 22 on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Guide now!