In accordance with Dubois’ promoter, Queensberry’s Frank Warren, the heavyweight was devastated to be pulled from the Parker bout. It could have been Dubois’ second defence and he was because of earn an enormous purse. He retains his belt after all.
However whereas one door closes, one other might need opened for Dubois.
We had thought the 28-year-old, ought to he have overwhelmed Parker, would push for a rematch with Usyk. Contemplating the boxing schedule and restoration time, it may have been fairly the wait however now the Briton’s subsequent combat might be the undisputed assembly with the 38-year-old Usyk.
With no necessary challenger at the moment listed for Dubois’ IBF title, he stays free to pick his subsequent opponent and Usyk has already stated he desires to do it.
It could be heartbreak for Parker, 33, who has spent almost seven years preventing his manner again in the direction of a world title combat.
Bakole, who’s ranked quantity three with the IBF, was set to combat Efe Ajagba on 2 Might however that combat is now unsure after his second-round stoppage loss to Parker.
