Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker: Best pictures from huge fight card
Fight week for “The Last Crescendo” in Ryiadh, Saudi Arabia is in full swing ahead of the in-ring action on Saturday night, with big names and belts galore.
In the main event, Artur Beterbiev faces a rematch against Dmitry Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight crown, while in the co-main, Daniel Dubois defends his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker.
Here’s some of the best snaps from a huge week in Riyadh.
“Dynamite” Daniel Dubois takes centre stage
Daniel Dubois said his confidence was “flying” at the grand arrivals on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is coming off a huge knockout win over Anthony Joshua in September and will look to defend his IBF title on Saturday.
Joseph Parker embraces the spotlight
It has been a long road back to the top for Joseph Parker, but the New Zealander has appeared calm and relaxed all week. He danced onto the stage at the grand arrivals, as he readies himself to try and become a two-time heavyweight champion.
Shakur Stevenson to face new opponent
In major news on Wednesday, Floyd Schofield was forced to withdraw from his fight against Shakur Stevenson due to illness. Stevenson will still fight on Saturday.
Artur Beterbiev’s belts
Artur Beterbiev added the WBA belt to his already impressive collection with his win over Dmitry Bivol in October. He will look to defend them all against Bivol in their highly anticapted rematch.
Hamzah Sheeraz locked in
British middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz told ESPN he “didn’t think he’d be this relaxed” as he prepares to fight Carlos Adames for the WBC title. Sheeraz also said he has blocked out all the noise amid links to potential bouts against Canelo Alvarez and Chris Eubank Jr.
Source: espn.com