Heavyweight Daniel Dubois’ world title defence in opposition to Joseph Parker on Saturday is unsure after the champion fell ailing.
The Briton is below 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 mentioned.
“When we have now extra information, we’ll share it with you and replace you.”
A alternative is reportedly being sourced ought to the 27-year-old not be deemed match to struggle, with New Zealand’s Parker, 33, to stay on the cardboard.
“If he’s ailing, I hope he will get higher quickly and I am wanting ahead to Saturday and having an incredible present,” Parker mentioned.
“I’m able to go. I’ve put in all of the laborious work with my staff in Eire my staff right here in Riyadh.”
Parker did attend the information convention alongside his supervisor, Spencer Brown, who mentioned his staff are in “numerous discussions.”
Brown added: “Joe can be there on Saturday no matter occurs and he is able to win. Joe does 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 document 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 struggle between champion Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
Additionally on the cardboard, Briton Hamzah Sheeraz challenges Carlos Adames for the WBC middleweight title.
