Daniel Dubois And Trainer ‘Part Ways’ After Devastating KO Loss To Oleksandr Usyk

There has been plenty of fallout since Daniel Dubois lost his IBF world heavyweight title earlier in the summer against now two-time undisputed ruler Oleksandr Usyk.

News emerged shortly after the fight that Dubois had been at a big house party at home hours before the first bell, with many speculating that it was not ideal preparation for the biggest fight of his life.

Dubois was stopped inside five rounds and some again questioned his heart, given that he got to his feet once the fight was over and walked back to his corner seemingly in full possession of his senses.

The dust is now seemingly starting to settle following that loss, as in a statement posted on X, assistant trainer Kieran Farrell announced he will no longer be working with the former champion.

“I have made the decision to part ways with Team Dubois. In the 18 months with DDD we’ve achieved so much, including an unforgettable night at Wembley. Helping DDD become world champion has been truly rewarding on a number of levels. I wish Daniel all the best going forward.”

Farrell is a former professional boxer who competed at lightweight but was forced to retire early in 2013 after suffering brain damage in a fight with Anthony Crolla. Since then, he has become a trainer and joined the Dubois team after ‘DDD’s loss to Usyk in 2023. Farrell worked in the corner alongside head trainer Don Charles for the three best wins of the young heavyweight’s career: Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Joshua. This second loss to Usyk back in July is now confirmed to be his final bout with the team. Charles has spoken in the wake of the defeat and appears to still be in the corner.

Farrell’s departure isn’t the only new change for Dubois, after if was revealed that he would now be working with Sam Jones in order to guide his career moving forward.