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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Daniel Dubois makes major change just weeks after knockout defeat by Oleksandr Usyk
Daniel Dubois has embarked on a major career shake-up just weeks after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The Dynamite's bid to become the undisputed heavyweight champion ended in disappointment when he was stopped in the fifth round at Wembley last month. He has wasted no time in making changes behind the scenes, overhauling his backroom staff as he looks to rebuild momentum and reignite his career in the heavyweight division. Dubois has parted ways with trainer Don Charles and will now work with Anthony Joshua 's former coach Tony Sims. The decision comes shortly after Charles' assistant, Kieran Farrell, revealed he would also no longer be working with the former world champion, leaving Dubois with a completely new team around him. The 27-year-old had been under Charles' guidance for the past two years, following a stint with Shane McGuigan. Before that, he trained with Mark Tibbs. Charles was in Dubois' corner for the three biggest victories of his career, including wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua. Dubois claimed a world title after defeating Hrgovic, inheriting the IBF belt vacated by Oleksandr Usyk at the time. In the hours leading up to his fight with Usyk, Dubois' father hosted a party at the family home. As many as 70 guests attended, with footage circulating showing the star socialising with friends and family. Despite the criticism, Charles was quick to defend the gathering, telling talkSPORT:'It wasn't a party, it was a gathering. The same gathering was used as the prep on fight day for the AJ fight, the day he won. 'A lot was made of it with the energy he walked out at for the Anthony Joshua fight. That gathering was taken from home to the dressing room for that fight. 'That energy is what gave birth to that energy that he showed in the ring walk. Yes [we tried to replicate it], we were victorious. If it works for you the first time, you'd do it again. 'There might have been more people for this second gathering to get more energy, I'm a logical man and it makes logical sense. The AJ fight was big but this even trumps it, I try to understand and it may appear madness to people but it was the same thing that got us victory. 'I wasn't there and I chose not to go there. My duty is on the training team to make sure we go to the dressing room and make sure everything is intact.' Dubois is not expected to return to the ring this year as he plans his next move after suffering the second defeat of his professional career.
The Independent
07-08-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Conor Benn's coach makes bold claim about Chris Eubank Jr rematch
Conor Benn 's coach Tony Sims has said he thinks November's rematch with Chris Eubank Jr could be 'even bigger' than their seismic grudge match in April. Eubank Jr won the first fight between the British rivals, outpointing Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a thrilling contest, and the pair will return to that venue on 15 November. 'We've been waiting for the date and the venue, and it's come through this morning, and as you say: it's a massive fight,' Sims told Boxing Social on Wednesday (6 August). 'The first fight was enormous, and I think this fight's gonna be even bigger. After watching the first fight – if you're a fan, that is – everyone's saying it's the most exciting fight they've ever watched. 'So, I think it'll get a lot more people wanting to tune into that [second] fight. And obviously we're gonna win the next fight, but looking forward to it – looking forward to getting Conor Benn ready to fight. It's gonna be historic.' Benn, 28, will look to avenge the sole loss of his professional career when he faces Eubank Jr, 35, again, and the current expectation is that the bout will take place at 160lb – like their first meeting. That dynamic saw Benn move up two weights from his preferred division of welterweight, while Eubank Jr has fought at super-middleweight in recent years but returned to middleweight to face Benn. Eubank Jr in fact missed weight by 0.5lb and was fined £375,000, though he successfully made the rehydration weight of 170lb. 'Conor Benn moved up two weights to do that fight, which is a phenomenal thing to do in the first place, especially against a world-ranked middleweight,' Sims added. 'He stepped up, and he hadn't boxed for nearly a year-and-a-half as well. He's had the fight now, so the rust is well and truly off, and he's fought Chris already, so he knows what he's like at middleweight. He'll be feeling confident going into the second fight. 'I feel like there's a lot more in Conor Benn to come out yet. I've seen it obviously in the gym and in sparring, and I believe this fight, we'll see a better fighter in Conor Benn this time. 'I believe that he'll do the adjustments that he needs to do in the gym, and I believe that he'll bring them adjustments into the fight.' The first bout was surrounded by familial drama, not only taking place more than 30 years after Benn and Eubank Jr's fathers – Nigel Benn and Eubank Sr – fought each other for the second and final time, but with Eubank Sr's presence on the night proving a complete shock. Eubank Sr had criticised the match-up due to the weight disparity, and even claimed in the days before the fight that it would not go ahead. However, in a dramatic scene shown on the big screens at Tottenham, he emerged from a car with Eubank Jr on fight night. He then willed on his son from ringside, as Nigel Benn did to his own son. Eubank Jr and Benn were initially due to square off in October 2022, but the bout was cancelled on two days' notice upon the revelation that Benn had failed two pre-fight drug tests. A controversial saga ensued, with Benn ultimately cleared to box in Britain late last year, having fought twice in the US in the meantime.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Joey Essex puts £2.2million Essex mansion up for rent for £10,000 a month as he leaves the UK to chase boxing dream
Joey Essex has put his £2.2m Essex mansion up for rent for a whopping £10,000 a month after deciding to leave the UK for a year to train as a boxer. The reality star, 34, has signed himself up to undergo intensive training at gyms in Los Angeles and Dubai. He is reportedly getting in shape to tackle some of the biggest names in boxing, including KSI, Jake Paul and YouTuber Deji Olatunji. The five-bedroom spacious mansion is in a gated property with its own swimming pool, hot tub, and bar area and has been praised by estate agent Durden & Hunt for its desirable location. It is described as being 'the epitome of modern luxury living' and comes complete with a large, sprawling garden with its own mini tennis court. Inside, the bedrooms are spacious, as is the kitchen and living area, and there is even a pool room, making the mansion perfect for entertaining. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Joey, while known for reality TV, is connected to the world of boxing through his uncle, who is British trainer Tony Sims. He is being supported with his boxing dreams by Misfits Boxing, whose co-founder, Mams Taylor, said he has got the commitment needed to succeed in the ring. Mams said said: 'Joey's got family background in boxing so I think he's excited to get in the ring and we're excited to have him. 'Joey's going to be very committed, we've spoken daily for the last few days and he's really on it.' MissFits was launched in 2022 by YouTuber KSI and boxing promoter Mams. Mams perviously SunSport that Joey needs to take his training seriously but said he is 'not someone who's gonna do this half-a****'. He added: 'I'm very confident we'll see Joey Essex in a Misfits ring, very soon. 'Sooner rather than later.' Joey's decision to take a break from the UK comes after his Baby Reindeer-style stalker was deemed 'unfit to stand trial'. The obsessed online fan allegedly bombarded the reality star, 34, with 100,000 messages, including some which contained apparent death threats towards his then girlfriend Jessy Potts, whom he met during 2024's Love Island. But according to The Sun, police have now agreed criminal prosecution would not be the most appropriate course of action, with Joey instead being protected through safeguarding interventions. MailOnline have contacted Joey's representatives for comment regarding the news. The former TOWIE star, who split from Jessy in September just seven weeks after leaving the ITV villa, contacted Cheshire Police in August of last year after becoming concerned about the violent nature of some of the sinister messages. He told The Sun at the time: 'I love my fans and want to be able to talk to them online but there has to be a line somewhere and sadly this is it.'
The Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Joey Essex puts his £3m Essex mansion up for rent as he QUITS Britain for a year at boxing training camp
JOEY Essex is quitting Britain for high-powered boxing training camps ahead of his first fight. The TV star has listed his £3m mansion for rent at a whopping £10,000 a month as he intends to be out of the country for most of the year. 6 6 6 6 After vowing to take a break from reality telly, Joey, 34, is vying to become king of the ring with a number of huge names in talks to become his opposition including rapper KSI, Jake Paul and Youtube boxer Deji Olatunji in a huge, marquee fight. So the lad has signed up to intensive gyms in Dubai and LA to further his progress. It comes after he was spotted with a mystery girl in Ibiza as he took a break with friends before knuckling down to training. Fans snapped Joey and the woman on a balcony at ME Ibiza hotel. Back at home the property, which has been listed with Durden and Hunt, features a swimming pool which is surrounded by palm trees, a walk-in wardrobe as well as five bedrooms and three bathrooms. The mansion is decked out with tasteful panelling, marble surfaces and plush leather sofas. It's even featured on famous home snoop show, MTV Cribs. Joey's pivot to the ring isn't as unlikely as it might seem. He is the nephew to esteemed British trainer Tony Sims, who once coached Anthony Joshua and currently works with Conor Benn. Celebrity promoters Misfits Boxing are behind Joey's big fight and co-founder of Misfits Boxing, Mams Taylor, has spoken about Joey's hopes in the ring before. Major update in Joey Essex 'stalker' probe after woman threatened to SHOOT Towie star's ex He said: 'Joey's got family background in boxing so I think he's excited to get in the ring and we're excited to have him. 'Joey's going to be very committed, we've spoken daily for the last few days and he's really on it.' Check out Joey's stunning home on Durden and Hunt estate agents. 6 6
