By Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his world title defence against Joseph Parker just two days before the scheduled bout.
Dubois, 27, was set to defend his IBF title in Saudi Arabia but was medically evaluated and later pulled from the fight after missing Thursday’s press conference. The exact nature of his illness remains undisclosed.
His withdrawal has led to a last-minute shake-up, with New Zealand’s Parker, 33, now set to face Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole, who has stepped in as a replacement opponent.
This unexpected change has left fans disappointed, as the highly anticipated Dubois vs. Parker clash was meant to be a key moment in the heavyweight division.
Parker, coming off a strong win streak, will now have to adjust his strategy quickly to take on Bakole, who is known for his power and resilience in the ring.
There is no update yet on when Dubois will recover or if the fight will be rescheduled at a later date.
