Daniel Dubois Parts Ways with Trainer Don Charles
Daniel Dubois, the former heavyweight champion, has parted ways with his trainer Don Charles, according to sources close to the situation reported by ESPN. Dubois, who holds a record of 22 wins, 3 losses, and 21 knockouts, recently suffered a setback, being knocked out in the fifth round by Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium. This defeat not only added to Dubois’ career losses but also crowned Usyk as the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time, while also stripping Dubois of his IBF title.
Impact of the Decision
The decision to end his collaboration with Charles comes shortly after their joint venture began ahead of Dubois’ initial match against Usyk in August 2023. Charles played a significant role in helping Dubois rebound in his career, particularly following poorer performances earlier on. Dubois achieved notable victories under Charles’s guidance, including wins against Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller, culminating in a significant knockout of Anthony Joshua in September.
Future Directions
This latest development is part of a broader transformation for Dubois, whose team has seen changes with co-trainer Kieran Farrell also departing earlier this month. The heavyweight has engaged boxing manager Sam Jones to assist him moving forward. There are discussions in the air regarding Dubois potentially partnering with Tony Sims, who previously coached Joshua and currently trains prominent fighter Conor Benn in Essex.
Notably, Dubois had previously worked with Shane McGuigan, who is the trainer of his sister, Caroline Dubois, a lightweight world champion.
Looking Ahead
As Dubois reevaluates his camp and strategy, the boxing community will be interested to see how these changes impact his future performances.
