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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Daniel Dubois was so powerful as a teenager I had to tell him to go easy on the adults… I knew he'd be world champ
DANIEL DUBOIS had his old amateur coach convinced he would be world champion at just 17 - as he was already too powerful for the adults. Dubois boxed for several top clubs in London, including the Repton, West Ham and Dale Youth - under celebrated trainer Mick Delaney. 4 Daniel Dubois during his Dale Youth days The heavyweight prodigy - known as Danny at that time - came to Delaney as a 16-year-old and won 11 of his 12 bouts at Dale Youth. That included winning the Haringey Box Cup and a Youth Championship - but it was Dubois' performances against adults in the gym that stunned Delaney most. He told SunSport, courtesy of "Because if I knew if he'd hit them he'd knock them out. He had to go easy on them." READ MORE IN BOXING Dubois turned professional in 2017 after just a handful of senior amateur bouts. But Delaney was already convinced his scholar would become world champ and in 2024 his prediction came true. Dubois had to bounce back from stoppage losses to Joe Joyce and But after come-from-behind victories against Jarell Miller and Filip Hrgovic - a September KO of Anthony Joshua followed. Most read in Boxing Usyk vs Dubois 2 - All the info OLEKSANDR USYK and Daniel Dubois meet again in a blockbuster heavyweight unification fight at Wembley Stadium THIS SATURDAY! Usyk won the first fight in August 2023 via a ninth round KO - but only after Dubois knocked him to the canvas with a body blow that was ruled a low blow. Dubois, 27, has improved massively since that first meeting, reeling off stunning wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the big fight... INFO All the info for Usyk vs Dubois 2 Ticket availability and price LATEST NEWS & FEATURES CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 4 USYK VS DUBOIS 2: Stream, TV channel and undercard info for blockbuster Wembley fight Now the IBF kingpin, Dubois, 27, rematches Usyk, 38, on Saturday at Wembley and has the backing of Delaney to avenge his loss to the Ukrainian. He said: "I think he'll either knock him out but I feel he'll do him with a body shot - but that's not to say he won't knock him out with a right hand. Daniel Dubois SCREAMS in Oleksandr Usyk's face in bizarre face-off outside Wembley ahead of undisputed showdown "He's 27 now, his last three pro fights he boxed three decent opponents and he's done the three of them in style, his confidence is going to be sky high. "He's going to go into this fight and without a doubt I think he's going to do it." Delaney revealed it took him just one year - by which time Dubois was just 17 - to know he had a future heavyweight world champ on his hands. He said: "After he'd been with us a year. By 17, when I started putting him in championships. "I put him in the Haringey Box Cup and they were raving and raving about this Irish lad and I had a kid who went back and fourth from Ireland and he said, 'Mick, this kid is something special.' "I said, 'We'll give it a go.' I'd fancy Danny against anyone. And of course, Danny knocked the boy out in the second round with a body shot. "I had a do for myself a year ago now, Danny came on the screen and said, 'My old amateur coach Mick told me I'd be a world champion.' "And, I'm quite full of it that he's going to beat Usyk." 4 Dubois is now the IBF champion Credit: REUTERS 4 Oleksandr Usyk and Dubois rematch at Wembley Credit: Getty
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Daniel Dubois was so powerful as a teenager I had to tell him to go easy on the adults… I knew he'd be world champ
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANIEL DUBOIS had his old amateur coach convinced he would be world champion at just 17 - as he was already too powerful for the adults. Dubois boxed for several top clubs in London, including the Repton, West Ham and Dale Youth - under celebrated trainer Mick Delaney. 4 Daniel Dubois during his Dale Youth days The heavyweight prodigy - known as Danny at that time - came to Delaney as a 16-year-old and won 11 of his 12 bouts at Dale Youth. That included winning the Haringey Box Cup and a Youth Championship - but it was Dubois' performances against adults in the gym that stunned Delaney most. He told SunSport, courtesy of Midnite: "Against men, 27-year-olds, I used to have to say to him, 'Take it out a bit with the right hand.' "Because if I knew if he'd hit them he'd knock them out. He had to go easy on them." READ MORE IN BOXING BRAIN POWER Usyk warns Dubois his boxing IQ is too much for him ahead of undisputed fight Dubois turned professional in 2017 after just a handful of senior amateur bouts. But Delaney was already convinced his scholar would become world champ and in 2024 his prediction came true. Dubois had to bounce back from stoppage losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk to revitalise his career. But after come-from-behind victories against Jarell Miller and Filip Hrgovic - a September KO of Anthony Joshua followed. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 4 USYK VS DUBOIS 2: Stream, TV channel and undercard info for blockbuster Wembley fight Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 LIVE on DAZN Now the IBF kingpin, Dubois, 27, rematches Usyk, 38, on Saturday at Wembley and has the backing of Delaney to avenge his loss to the Ukrainian. He said: "I think he'll either knock him out but I feel he'll do him with a body shot - but that's not to say he won't knock him out with a right hand. Daniel Dubois SCREAMS in Oleksandr Usyk's face in bizarre face-off outside Wembley ahead of undisputed showdown "He's 27 now, his last three pro fights he boxed three decent opponents and he's done the three of them in style, his confidence is going to be sky high. "He's going to go into this fight and without a doubt I think he's going to do it." Delaney revealed it took him just one year - by which time Dubois was just 17 - to know he had a future heavyweight world champ on his hands. He said: "After he'd been with us a year. By 17, when I started putting him in championships. "I put him in the Haringey Box Cup and they were raving and raving about this Irish lad and I had a kid who went back and fourth from Ireland and he said, 'Mick, this kid is something special.' "I said, 'We'll give it a go.' I'd fancy Danny against anyone. And of course, Danny knocked the boy out in the second round with a body shot. "I had a do for myself a year ago now, Danny came on the screen and said, 'My old amateur coach Mick told me I'd be a world champion.' "And, I'm quite full of it that he's going to beat Usyk." 4 Dubois is now the IBF champion Credit: REUTERS
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Young boxers shine at event which has seen Anthony Joshua win at
FOUR rising stars showcased their skills on one of amateur boxing's biggest stages. The fighters were battling at the Haringey Box Cup, one of Europe's largest amateur boxing tournaments, held at Alexandra Palace in London. Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua is a former winner at the prestigious event. In the quarter-finals of the senior 75kg category, Blackbird Leys ABC's Jamal Franklin beat Tommy Naismith with a dominant display, winning by unanimous decision. Teammate Morris James (youth 75kg) received a bye into the semi-finals. READ ALSO: Get unlimited U's coverage from Indonesia in biggest sale of year Johnny Taylor of Banbury took on Scottish national champion Oliver Jackson in the youth 67kg category, but lost on points. His twin, Chris Taylor, was in outstanding form, outworking Nadeem Harabia for a clean 5-0 victory in the youth 63.5kg group. James got into the action against Alex Savga, and using sharp combinations and fast hands in the early rounds, he earned a deserved 4-1 split decision win. Franklin then defeated Joash Oluwatoki, using crisp counters and smooth footwork to edge the bout with a split decision. Chris Taylor faced Zac Kazimi in his semi-final, and despite boxing well, he came up short on the scorecards in a 4-1 split loss. In the final, Franklin met Jenson Burrows. He started strong, landing clean shots and slick counters, while avoiding Burrows' aggressive attacks. Franklin sealed a clear win and a deserved gold medal. James faced Oliver Male, the current Youth Open national champion from Bridlington. He boxed smartly and showed good movement, but the experience of Male showed as James walked away with a silver medal.
Irish Independent
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Gold for Sligo boxer Jason Clancy in prestigious Haringey Box Cup in London
This Box Cup is one of the biggest and toughest in Europe the venue was the fabulous Alexandra Palace looking down on London city. Maduzi, in his first International tournament, was very unlucky not to get the win and it was felt the referee was a bit harsh in the 3rd round. Maduzi will learn from this experience going forward. This was Clancy's third attempt at Haringey gold and this year he didn't hold back, the Sligo boxer had a fantastic tournament, winning his final bout in style against an English Champion. This gave him a standing count in the third to be crowned Haringey Box Cup champion in the 86kg category. Clancy and Maduzi's coach, Jason Clancy snr, who couldn't attend, said he was gutted he couldn't be there in the boys' corners, but is very proud of their performances over the weekend. 'They showed me the training and dedication myself and James have done behind closed doors in Seán McDermott has paid off and we are very proud of them,' he added.
