Daniel Dubois is a -225 favorite over Joseph Parker (+175 underdog) ahead of their exciting heavyweight showdown on Feb. 22, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The young Englishman Dubois put the boxing world on notice in September when he knocked Anthony Joshua out cold, cashing as a +350 underdog. We know the Dubois vs Parker odds could be tight, especially after the New Zealander's majority-decision win vs Zhilei Zhang in March.
A new era of heavyweight boxing may be unfolding, with Dubois and Parker poised to deliver a thrilling showdown in Riyadh.
Dubois vs Parker Odds
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Daniel Dubois | -225 |
| Joseph Parker | +175 |
Odds as of December 4
Using our odds calculator, Dubois' -225 favorite status means a $100 bet on him pays out $144.44. The same bet $100 bet on Parker pays out $275.
How To Bet Dubois
"Dynamite" flexed his talents with a big KO win over AJ in September, a fight during which Dubois blistered Joshua in the early rounds and knocked him down multiple times. Joshua's legs were gone by Round 5 and Dubois starched him with a short right hook.
Dubois' clutch finishing ability is arguably his greatest strength. The 27-year-old has the power to put any fighter on skates and he never relents once the damage is done. Now, that aggressive pursuit opens him up to counterpunches — Joshua got Dubois good to start Round 5 — which could pose some trouble against a slick mover like Parker.
While Dynamite deserves his chalk status, this will be a tougher task than the Joshua bout, as Parker's footwork and technique make him elusive. If you like Dubois, take him to win by knockout. I believe this fight will go into Round 6, but Dynamite can wear his opponent down for a late-round KO.
How to Bet Parker
Parker sticks to his strategy, perhaps better than any heavyweight boxer not named Oleksandr Usyk. The Kiwi is patient and elusive, often opting for well-time moments of explosiveness over wild swinging. This gameplan could work very well against a brute like Dubois. In fact, his IQ might be his only tool against Dubois' power.
Parker does not have the pop in his punches to command Dubois' respect, so he'll need to outmaneuver him. With that outcome in mind, my best bets on Parker involve him going the distance. He's a chunky enough underdog that a straight-up bet works fine, but you can also plunge for more value with Parker by decision.
Dubois vs Parker Pick
I think Dubois will press until he gets this done before the final bell. I like Parker, and he's been chipping away at the top heavyweights for a while now, but I'm afraid he doesn't have the raw skills and explosive bursts his opponent does.
I am picking Dubois by KO along with the OVER 5.5 rounds.
