Dubois, Charles Reunite: Trainer Returns to Corner
After eight months, Don Charles returns to Daniel Dubois' corner, signaling partnership continuity for the heavyweight.
Daniel Dubois and longtime trainer Don Charles have reconciled after an eight-month separation that followed the heavyweight's August 2025 loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Charles, who guided Dubois through victories over Anthony Joshua and other top contenders, is returning to the corner as the fighter prepares for his next bout against Fabio Wardley. The split came as a shock to Charles.
In the immediate aftermath of Usyk's dominant performance, Dubois dismissed the trainer and brought in Tony Sims. Charles described the decision as sudden and emotionally difficult, saying he felt betrayed by the abrupt end to their partnership. " Charles understood that Dubois needed space to process the defeat and reassess his approach.
