Daniel Dubois and Don Charles Reunited for Fabio Wardley Fight

Daniel Dubois has rekindled his partnership with trainer Don Charles ahead of his upcoming fight against Fabio Wardley on May 9th in Manchester. This reunion comes after a brief split following Dubois’s second loss to Oleksandr Usyk.

A Surprising Reunion

The decision to rejoin forces was described as a natural progression by both Dubois, and Charles. After parting ways with Charles after the Usyk fight in July 2023, Dubois briefly trained with Tony Sims at the Matchroom gym before returning to his former coach. Dubois clarified that there were no issues with Sims, stating, “No problems with Tony, but this is the best move for my career. Yeah, I’m glad I’m working with Don for this fight.” Source: Independent

Charles’ Perspective

Charles echoed Dubois’s sentiment, emphasizing the strong existing relationship. “If it’s not broken, don’t mend it. From my end, nothing happened,” he said. “We had a break, and he didn’t have no fight in between that break, and he came back home. I’m delighted, I’m happy, and let’s get it on.” Source: Independent He believes the chemistry between them remains strong and is confident in their ability to achieve success together.

Dubois’ Recent Career

Dubois’s career has seen a resurgence after facing setbacks. He secured a significant win against Filip Hrgovic on December 23, 2023, stopping his opponent due to cuts in the eighth round. Source: ESPN This victory positioned him for a potential fight against Anthony Joshua on September 21st at Wembley Stadium, though that fight is now on hold as he prepares for Wardley.

Wardley Fight and Previous Losses

The upcoming bout against Fabio Wardley is a crucial one for Dubois. He previously suffered losses to Oleksandr Usyk (August 2023 and earlier this year) and Joe Joyce in 2020. Source: Yahoo Sports The press conference leading up to the fight was marked by tension, with Dubois snapping at Wardley and refusing a fist bump. Source: Yahoo Sports

Looking Ahead

With the reunion of Dubois and Charles, the focus is now firmly on preparing for the Wardley fight. Dubois aims to demonstrate his resilience and reclaim his position as a top contender in the heavyweight division. The outcome of this fight will significantly impact his future opportunities, including a potential rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, though Usyk has relinquished the official WBO title. Source: GB News