DON CHARLES has lifted the lid on Daniel Dubois’ emotional return to his camp – insisting it felt like the heavyweight “came back home”.
Charles reunited with Dubois six months after their very public split following the KO loss to Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium.
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Daniel Dubois returned to trainer Don Charles six months after their split Credit: Getty
Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will fight for the WBO heavyweight world championship on May 9 Credit: Getty
The Brit had briefly linked up with Tony Sims during that period, but never actually made it to fight night together.
Dubois is now set to pick up where he left off with Charles, heading into another world title fight – this time against WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley.
In an exclusive with JattvibeSport, Charles revealed why the reunion meant so much – both professionally and personally.
He said: “First and foremost, I thank God because when things happen, they happen for a reason.
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“When Daniel went on his break, as a human being I was very disappointed, I believe we win together and we lose together.”
Dubois had walked away after defeat, searching for answers during a difficult spell in his career.
And Charles, who helped Dubois defeat Anthony Joshua to become the IBF heavyweight world champion, admitted the pressures of the sport can leave fighters vulnerable to outside voices.
He explained: “When you lose, you feel vulnerable. I put myself in their shoes – they must have been vulnerable with people advising them who think they know better. That’s the industry we’re in.”
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Don Charles helped Daniel Dubois win his first world title Credit: Getty
Despite the split, Charles never doubted their bond would bring them back together, remarking, “The universe felt my pain.”
“They’re good people – Daniel and his father – and the rightful thing was to come back, I’m glad they came back home.”
The relationship has always appeared deeper than just boxing – something Charles was keen to stress.
He added: “He sees me as an uncle, a father, a brother – all rolled into one. That is the role I play for him and it’s vital.”
Now firmly back in the corner, Charles is focused on guiding Dubois to world title glory.
Don Charles has been with Daniel Dubois since 2023 Credit: Getty
The Home of Boxing in 2026
There’s a massive year of boxing ahead!
It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring.
Oleksandr Usyk takes on the king of kickboxing Rico Verhoeven and Fabio Wardley will defend his newly won heavyweight crown against fellow Brit Daniel Dubois.
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in July to face Kristian Prenga ahead of a potential blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury later in the year.
Canelo Alvarez will be hoping to make a comeback after his defeat to Terence Crawford, while Dave Allen will also be looking to get back to winning ways against Filip Hrgovic.
A whole bunch of British stars could also take a leap into superstardom, with the likes of Moses Itauma, Hamzah Sheeraz and Adam Azim ready to join the very top of the sport.
Here’s all the big fights coming up…
May
Sat 9 – Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois – WBO title – DAZN PPV
Sat 16 – Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN
Sat 23 – Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven – WBC title – DAZN
June
Sat 6 – Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello – WBC super lightweight title – DAZN
Sat 13 – Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall – DAZN
Sat 20 – Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi – DAZN
Sat 27 – Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – DAZN
July
Sat 25 – Anthony Joshua vs Kristian Prenga – DAZN
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