Heavyweight Daniel Dubois’ world title defence in opposition to Joseph Parker on Saturday is unsure after the champion fell unwell.
The Briton is underneath medical analysis in Riyadh and didn’t attend Thursday’s information convention in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
“Sadly at this second in time Daniel is being evaluated with the physician,” his promoter Frank Warren stated.
“When we now have extra information, we are going to share it with you and replace you.”
A substitute is reportedly being sourced ought to the 27-year-old not be deemed match to battle, with New Zealand’s Parker, 33, to stay on the cardboard.
“If he’s unwell, I hope he will get higher quickly and I am trying ahead to Saturday and having an incredible present,” Parker stated.
“I’m able to go. I’ve put in all of the arduous work with my crew in Eire my crew right here in Riyadh.”
Parker did attend the information convention alongside his supervisor, Spencer Brown, who stated his crew are in “plenty of discussions.”
Brown added: “Joe might be there on Saturday no matter occurs and he is able to win. Joe would not care who he fights.”
Dubois has gained 22 professional fights with two defeats. He gained the ‘interim’ IBF title in opposition to Filip Hrgovic and was elevated to world champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.
The Londoner made a primary defence of his belt by stopping Anthony Joshua in 5 rounds at Wembley Stadium in September.
New Zealand’s Parker, 33, has a file of 35 wins and three defeats. He held the WBO heavyweight title between 2015 and 2017.
The competition is the chief help to the undisputed light-heavyweight battle between champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Additionally on the cardboard, Briton Hamzah Sheeraz challenges Carlos Adames for the WBC middleweight title.
