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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
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- Daily Mirror
Mind-blowing reason Daniel Dubois was late for heavyweight title fight vs Oleksandr Usyk
Daniel Dubois arrived late to Wembley Stadium on Saturday night for his world heavyweight title showdown with Oleksandr Usyk, a fight where the Ukrainian showed his class to win by knockout against the 27-year-old Brit Daniel Dubois was late arriving to Wembley for the biggest night of his career after his dad held a party at the family home in the afternoon before Saturday's showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. The Essex-based brawler was resting up ahead of the undisputed showdown at Wembley Stadium when invited guests of his father, Stan, were at the house. Dubois, 27, briefly left the home because he did not know the people in attendance. His father later drove him to Wembley after private cars which were accredited to enter the area around the national stadium were used to ferry guests to the venue. That further delayed Dubois' arrival as the car they travelled in was not accredited and he did not get into the venue until 80 minutes before the scheduled ring walk time. Usyk arrived an hour earlier. There were also chaotic scenes when entering the venue over getting some of those party guests into the venue with Dubois held up in the middle of it all. Dubois was stopped by Usyk in the fifth round of the fight as he surrendered the IBF belt while the Ukrainian became a three-time undisputed champion. Promoter Frank Warren has called for Dubois to have six months off and learn from the man he has suffered two career defeats from when it comes to mental resilience. The delay getting to the venue has not been used as an excuse by Dubois' team for the comprehensive defeat at the hands of Usyk. But it is another sign of the odd relationship he has with his father. Some critics - such as heavyweight Dave Allen - have said Stan should not have been in the corner shouting advice over lead trainer Don Charles. It was Charles who threw the towel in as referee Michael Griffin waved the fight off when Dubois did not beat the count. Meanwhile, Scotland star Josh Taylor has retired from boxing because of an eye injury. Taylor, 34, won the undisputed light-welterweight crown after a run of victories against Viktor Postol, Ivan Baranchyk, Regis Prograis and Jose Ramirez saw him collect all four belts at 10st. He has been on a run of three straight defeats against Teofimo Lopez, Jack Catterall and Ekow Essuman, the latter of which a failed move up to welterweight. But it is a recurring eye injury which has put his eyesight at risk if he kept fighting which is why the Prestonpans puncher is hanging them up to end a career which saw him regarded as Scotland's best since Ken Buchanan. He said: 'End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey.


The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
British former undisputed world champion announces shock retirement aged 34 only two months after last fight
JOSH TAYLOR has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34. The Scottish star once held all four undisputed titles 4 Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34 Credit: PA But he was And after three losses in a row, the British boxing star has announced his retirement. He captioned the post: "End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. "Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey. READ MORE IN BOXING "Boxing is all I've ever known but now let's see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes." Taylor became world champ after just 15 fights and later became undisputed at 18-0. He then beat Jack Catterall by controversial split-decision in 2022 and lost to American Teofimo Lopez a year after. Taylor was beaten by Catterall, 32, Most read in Boxing CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And it proved to be his last fight in the ring as Taylor emotionally hung up his gloves due to a reoccurring eye injury. It read: "Right folks, this isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one. Tyson Fury spotted running after Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois as he posts X-rated message to rival "As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight. "While the fighter in me always wants to box on, I know I have to listen to the medical professionals and save me from myself. "It is certainly not the way I wanted to bow out but I have to listen to the doctors and those around me. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin." 4 Taylor was undisputed champion at 140lb Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 Jack Catterall beat Taylor in their 2024 rematch Credit: PA 4 Taylor retired after defeat to Ekow Essuman Credit: PA


Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
British former undisputed world champion announces shock retirement aged 34 only two months after last fight
He has revealed the health issue that has forced him to stop 'End of an era' British former undisputed world champion announces shock retirement aged 34 only two months after last fight Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOSH TAYLOR has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34. The Scottish star once held all four undisputed titles in the 140lb super-lightweight division. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Josh Taylor has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 34 Credit: PA But he was beaten by Ekow Essuman in his return to the ring and welterweight debut in May. And after three losses in a row, the British boxing star has announced his retirement. He captioned the post: "End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. "Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey. READ MORE IN BOXING DUBIOUS DECISION Dubois was late for Usyk fight 'thanks to dad's party and travel blunder' "Boxing is all I've ever known but now let's see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes." Taylor became world champ after just 15 fights and later became undisputed at 18-0. He then beat Jack Catterall by controversial split-decision in 2022 and lost to American Teofimo Lopez a year after. Taylor was beaten by Catterall, 32, in their May 2024 rematch and returned 12 months later in defeat to Essuman, 36, at 147lb. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And it proved to be his last fight in the ring as Taylor emotionally hung up his gloves due to a reoccurring eye injury. It read: "Right folks, this isn't an easy post for me to write, but on the advice of my doctors, it's sadly a necessary one. Tyson Fury spotted running after Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois as he posts X-rated message to rival "As has been publicised before, I've had a recurring issue with my eye that unfortunately means I now have to call time on my career or risk losing my eyesight. "While the fighter in me always wants to box on, I know I have to listen to the medical professionals and save me from myself. "It is certainly not the way I wanted to bow out but I have to listen to the doctors and those around me. "I am just a kid from the Pans who scaled the very top of the sport but I could not have done it without those who have supported me through thick and thin." 4 Taylor was undisputed champion at 140lb Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 Jack Catterall beat Taylor in their 2024 rematch Credit: PA 4 Taylor retired after defeat to Ekow Essuman Credit: PA

The National
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Josh Taylor announces boxing retirement & explains decision
The 34-year-old Scottish hero, known as the Tartan Tornado, confirmed the news on his social media this afternoon, saying he had taken the decision on the advice of doctors. A recurring issue with his eye meant that, had he carried on competing, he would risk losing his eyesite. This forced him to take what he admits is a difficult decision. Taylor thanked fans and his family in a lengthy statement, along with coaches and other key figures in boxing who have helped him have a successful career. Read more: The former undisputed light-welterweight champion wrote alongside it: "End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. "Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey. "Boxing is all I've ever known but now let's see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes."


The Herald Scotland
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Josh Taylor announces boxing retirement & explains decision
A recurring issue with his eye meant that, had he carried on competing, he would risk losing his eyesite. This forced him to take what he admits is a difficult decision. Taylor thanked fans and his family in a lengthy statement, along with coaches and other key figures in boxing who have helped him have a successful career. Read more: The former undisputed light-welterweight champion wrote alongside it: "End of an era. I have lived my dream for the last 10 years & conquered Mount Everest. "Thank you to every single one of you for the support through what has been this mad rollercoaster of a journey. "Boxing is all I've ever known but now let's see what life has to offer on the other side of the ropes."