This one symptom is what ultimately led to Daniel Dubois having to withdraw from his fight against Joseph Parker.

Mark Lyson, a judge and referee for many high-profile bouts, was soaking in the atmosphere before he began his official capacities on fight night. He was another face left stunned by the potential collapse of what was certain to be a heavyweight blockbuster.

BOXING history is littered in so-called ‘best card of all time’ shouts over the years. However, the card lined up for Saturday night in Riyadh will certainly rival anything that has