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The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
16-07-2025
- Sport
- 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
Zawya
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Zawya
Repton Dubai unveils bold new campus transformation
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Repton Dubai is delighted to announce a major campus redevelopment that will transform the student experience and set a new benchmark for education in the region. The transformational campus upgrade is designed to elevate every aspect of school life. Every corner of the school is being thoughtfully reimagined to support world-class learning, creativity, and wellbeing. The new masterplan includes the creation of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre and an expansive Sports Village – alongside extensive enhancements to Early Years Centre, and main School Reception. Taking place over the summer and due to be completed during Term 1 of the 2025-26 Academic Year, each space is purpose-built to inspire curiosity, nurture talent, and prepare students for a future without limits. The programme marks a bold step in Repton's commitment to providing an environment where students are rounded, grounded, and unbounded – equipped with the skills, confidence and character to thrive in a fast-changing world. At the heart of the redevelopment is the Repton Performing Arts Centre, a purpose-built, professional-grade facility that promises to transform the creative life of the school. Featuring a 600-seat auditorium, music practice rooms, dance and drama studios, recording suites and intimate rehearsal areas, the centre is designed to inspire. From Year 1 to Year 13, every Reptonian will have the opportunity to explore, perform, and flourish. In parallel, work is underway on the Repton Sports Village, which will offer world-class facilities for athletes at every stage. The new facilities will include two full-sized rugby/football fields, a junior pitch, a 200-metre running track, a 100-metre sprint track, and a large multi-sport astro-turf area with a central cricket square and integrated cricket nets. New shaded courts for netball, padel, and pickleball will further enhance year-round play. In addition, the two indoor basketball courts will be fully refurbished, and major enhancements to the swimming pools will ensure Reptonians benefit from top-tier facilities across every discipline. More than just infrastructure, this space will cultivate resilience, teamwork, and leadership – with renewed focus on coaching and wellbeing at every level. In the Early Years Centre, every element has been thoughtfully redesigned with child development at its core. Corridors and classrooms support cognitive, motor, social, and emotional growth through flexible, play-based environments that flow naturally between indoor and outdoor spaces. Signature features such as the Wonder Library, Imaginarium Theatre, and calming hideaway nooks enrich every stage of early learning. Creating a powerful first impression, the newly designed School Reception will act as a daily touchpoint for the entire school community. The welcoming atrium, anchored by a central café invites parents to linger, connect and feel at home. With diverse seating areas, warm aesthetics and thoughtful design details, the space celebrates the school's proud 450-year legacy with Repton UK while creating a calm, enriching experience from the moment parents and students arrive. Glen Radojkovich, Managing Director – UAE Schools for Cognita Middle East, said: "Across our schools in the UAE, we are committed to delivering outstanding environments that enrich every aspect of student life. This redevelopment at Repton Dubai reflects that ambition – creating inspiring, future-ready spaces where students can excel in the classroom, on the stage, and in sport." Mr. Khaled AlMheiri, Founder and Honorary Chairman of the Board of Governors at Repton Dubai, added: "Repton Dubai has always stood for excellence – built on a rich heritage dating back over 450 years to Repton UK. This transformation honours that tradition while boldly looking to the future. It's a proud moment for our school community and a statement of our ongoing commitment to world-class education." This transformation marks the first stage of a broader, multi-phase masterplan. Phase 1 includes the development of the Performing Arts Centre, Sports Village, and enhancements to Early Years, and School Reception which are currently underway and scheduled for completion during Term 1 of the 2025–26 academic year. Phase 2 will see the upgrade of the Science Laboratories, along with a wide-ranging series of further developments set to elevate the campus even more – details of which will be announced over the coming months. Repton Dubai's facilities upgrade represents an exciting future for its students, families and wider community. With innovation and care at its heart, the school is creating an environment where excellence can flourish—in every subject, on every stage, and in every moment of learning. About Repton School Dubai Repton School Dubai opened its doors in 2007 to offer world-class educational experience for children of all nationalities, from ages 3 to 18 and boarding experience from age 11. It is a sister school of Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, both in the UAE, as well as a partner school of the reputed Repton School in the United Kingdom, which was founded in 1557, and which continues to boast a stellar reputation in both the academic and sporting fields. Combining the reputation and academic rigour of the UK curriculum, Repton Dubai has been consistently rated as 'Outstanding' by KHDA inspections since 2014 and endeavours to promote excellence in every area of a child's and student's life at school, within and outside the classroom. In the 2023-2024 academic year, the school celebrated a decade of Outstanding rating by the KHDA, and has also attained a significant milestone, ranked among the top 5 schools in Dubai and top 10 schools in the Middle East region in the prestigious Spear's Top 100 Schools Index 2024. Repton School Dubai offers a full range of the GCSE curriculum, in addition to the IB Diploma, IB Career Programme, BTEC and the A Level curriculum with a choice of 45 subjects to help achieve a deep understanding of varied academic fields. The school has two boarding houses and provides boarding accommodation for students, either full term boarding or a more flexible weekly boarding option. Both the junior and senior schools are located on a spectacular campus of 1.3 million sq. ft. in Nad Al Sheba, making it the largest school in the region. About Cognita Launched in 2004, Cognita is an extraordinary community of schools that span 16 countries and share one common purpose: to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. With over 100 schools in Europe and the US, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Cognita employs over 18,000 teaching and support staff in the care and education of more than 90,000 students. Together, Cognita schools provide a uniquely global education that goes beyond grades, to develop all-round academic excellence – equipping young people with the agency, adaptability and positive attitudes that prepares them to grow, thrive and find their success in a rapidly evolving world. Cognita Middle East has nine schools within its portfolio, including: RGS Guildford Dubai, Repton Dubai, Repton Al Barsha and Repton Abu Dhabi, Horizon English School, Horizon International School, Ranches Primary School and Al Ain English Speaking School in the UAE, and Dasman Bilingual School in Kuwait.
