Riyad season returns this weekend with two massive fights.
Beterbiev v Bivol 2 will just be more of the same this time around. I actually think Beterbiev will KO him this time.
Dubois has become cocky and there is nothing more insufferable than a confident fool. He hits hard and he throws volume. Parker will need to make him miss a lot and he will need to use the size of the ring to keep away and make Dubois work hard. His footwork and head movement need to be the best they've been if "current" Dubois shows up. I worry a bit for Parker. If Whyte/Zhang nearly ironed him out with his laziness then a fitter and more volume fighter like Dubois isn't a great match.
But Parker has been doing well recently. He's got quick hands and he's smart. I hope he doesn't trade like with Wilder because Dubois will be happy with that. Keep the fight going and aim to come on strong in the middle rounds. I think if Joshua hasn't rushed in behind his one good shot he could've caused Dubois plenty of problems. I tipped Parker and I do think he will do it.
Really disappointed for Parker that Dubois has had to pull out. Very risky fight now for Parker with very little reward.
I find it hard to see Bivol beating Beterbiev, he doesn't seem to have the stamina to hang with Beterbiev. His best work is the most eye-catching, but Beterbiev just has better consistency of output and more aggression.