Daniel Dubois' coach who played crucial role in Anthony Joshua fight QUITS just weeks after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
DAN AND OUT Daniel Dubois' coach who played crucial role in Anthony Joshua fight QUITS just weeks after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
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DANIEL DUBOIS' latest rebuild will have to happen without popular padman Kieran Farrell.
The 35-year-old former lightweight - who almost lost his life in his final 2013 fight with fellow Manchester hero Anthony Crolla - played a pivotal role in Dubois' run to the IBF heavyweight world title win over Anthony Joshua.
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Daniel Dubois poses with trainer Kieran Farrell
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Farrell, 35, helped Dubois defeat Anthony Joshua last year
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But - following the shambolic build-up to the undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk, where the 27-year-old's dad threatened to pull his son from the fight if his unticketed entourage were not let into Wembley - Farrell has quietly parted company.
Farrell said: 'I have made the decision to part ways with Team Dubois.
'In the 18 months we've achieved so much, including an unforgettable night at Wembley stadium.
'Helping Daniel become world heavyweight champion has been truly rewarding on a number of levels. I wish Daniel all the best going forward
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'I won't be making any further comment at present, but needless to say I'm excited for what's next for myself and look forward to making many more world champions.'
Farrell was brought on board by Dubois head trainer Don Charles but it remains to be seen if the Nigeria-born coach keeps his job in the aftermath of the underwhelming defeat.
Charles defended Dave Dubois' decision to hold a gathering at the family home just hours before the July 19 bout.
But the overbearing father has form for axing training teams, following stints with Martin Bowers at The Peacock gym and Shane McGuigan.
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Dubois was dropped twice in the fifth round by the Ukraine icon but did not suffer a concussive knockdown before being counted out.
Promoter Frank Warren confirmed he will need around six months to recover and return.
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