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‘He was upset’ – Daniel Dubois’ dad gives update on champion’s health after Joseph Parker fight withdrawal
Feb 26, 2025
Daniel Dubois' father Stanley has given an update on his health after he was taken ill on Joseph Parker fight week.
The British heavyweight was set to defend his IBF heavyweight world title against Parker, but he was taken ill on fight week forcing him to withdraw and was subsequently replaced by Martin Bakole.
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Dubois was unable to compete and was flown home from the Middle East without throwing a punch, in a devastating late blow.
'Dynamite' has yet to speak out publicly on the illness which left him unable to box.
But his father Stanley has now broken the camp's silence on his condition in an interview on talkSPORT's White & Jordan.
He said in a new health update: "He's on the mend, his glands are still very swollen.
"And as a result, he has a fever and is very tired, so he is just going through that at the moment.
"It was the doctors that made the decision for him not to fight. Even though he felt well and wanted to do the fight.
"The doctors said he would do three rounds and get tired. Daniel wanted to fight, he was really upset.
"The journey home was a bit sad, I felt sad for the team. It's not a good feeling, it is out of your control really."
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On his potential return he added: "That is down to Frank Warren really.
"We will have a sit down with him and see where we will go from there really.
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