Joseph Parker’s trainer Andy Lee attempts to defend his IBF heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in a co-feature fight on February 22 in Riyadh , creating self-doubt in his mind.

Lee reminded Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) that he was stabbed by Alexander Usyk two years ago in the ninth round on August 26, 2023 in Wroclaw, Poland. Fist to stop. Andy felt that if Dubois was stopped in this way once, he would “Recovery type” When facing Parker, he was also in a high-pressure state (35 wins, 3 losses, 23 KOs).

Dubois did not explain why he was stabbed and failed to get back up during the fight against Usyk. Daniel can only deflection He said former middleweight champion Lee could have quit under the circumstances during his career, but he won’t.

It would be a disaster for Dubois if he pulled out of the Parker fight because this is a winnable fight for him. Although former WBO champion Parker has had some decent wins recently against 41-year-old Zhang Zhilei and 39-year-old Deontay Wilder, he is still vulnerable.

stabbings and trouble

Andy Lee: “There was a lot of talk about Daniel fighting Usyk, and you’ve fought him. In that fight, you got knocked out by a jab. The fight ended with a jab. What were you thinking? What if? You were in the same situation as Joe, how would you deal with it?

Frank Warren: “I hear what you’re saying, and it makes sense. They’re trying to piss you off. So, it’s a valid point. I get it and understand it, but you know what? You have to look at the form now.

Daniel DuBois: “That was a completely different situation. You saw what I did against my last three opponents.”

Lee: “When you’re in the same position, in the same position, you go back to where you were. Let’s see what the fight looks like.”

DuBois: “Maybe you’ll go back to the way you were.”

Read: “Hahaha.”

DuBois: “I’ve seen your career. I’ve seen you fight. You might, but I don’t. “

Lee: “Every doubt that people had about Daniel, he’s proven them wrong. He’s wiped them out and we’re going to be in it with the best fighters. I would say the best status fighters in the world. So, When Joe wins, we get all the credit.”

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