British champion according to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Daniel Dubois (22-0, 21 KOs) is considered the favorite to face Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) from New Zealand. The main contenders for the fight against Alexander Usik (23-0, 14 KOs) will fight in the ring on February 22 in Riyadh.
Analysts believe Dubois' chances of winning look better. Bets on the Briton's triumph are accepted with odds of 1.40. A draw is valued at 26.00. And Parker’s success rates reach 2.75.
Experts also doubt that the fight will go the full distance of 12 rounds. An index of 1.50 is offered for the corresponding event.
You can bet on Dubois to win by knockout with odds of 1.73. But Parker’s early success is estimated at 7.50.
Note that the Briton had already challenged Usik when he appeared in the ring after the Ukrainian’s victory in the rematch over Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs). Daniel later explained his action.
Let us recall that Usik defeated Dubois by technical knockout in the ninth round in August 2023, and the Briton scored with a dirty low blow.
Manager Egis Klimas said when Alexander plans to return to the ring after the rematch with Fury. Artificial intelligence has already made a forecast for the Ukrainian’s fight.
Earlier it became known that Usik could give up one of the championship belts for the return of the legendary Vladimir Klitschko (64-5-0-1, 54 KOs) to the ring..