Former world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has decided to part ways with trainer Don Charles, as confirmed by the British boxer. Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) suffered a knockout defeat in the fifth round against Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium last month. This fight unified Usyk as the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time, adding Dubois’ IBF belt to his collection and marking the third loss in the British boxer’s career. Now, Dubois has made the decision to leave Charles, with whom he began working before his first fight against Usyk in August 2023.
Dubois also added:I want to take this moment to thank Don Charles and his team for all the time, effort, and hard work they have dedicated to me over the last 18 months. I am truly grateful for everything.
Daniel Dubois
It has been speculated that Dubois might work with Joshua’s former trainer, Tony Sims, who also trains other boxers, including Conor Benn, in Essex. Charles was key in Dubois’ rise in the heavyweight rankings and in the revitalization of his career. After an effort in their first fight together against Usyk in Poland, Dubois achieved important victories over Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller, followed by a resounding knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September. How Oleksandr Usyk knew he would dismantle Daniel Dubois This is the latest in a series of changes for Dubois, as co-trainer Kieran Farrell also left the team earlier this month. The British boxer has also started working with boxing manager Sam Jones. Dubois previously worked with Shane McGuigan, who trains his sister and lightweight world champion Caroline Dubois, before joining Charles.That being said, I feel it’s time for a change, a new approach for the next phase of my career, as I strive to become a two-time heavyweight world champion. God bless. I will be making a further announcement about the structure of my new team very soon.
Daniel Dubois
