Dave Allen reveals Daniel Dubois mistake that cost him against Oleksandr Usyk

Allen feels that conflicting voices in Dubois’s corner ultimately cost the British heavyweight in his loss to Usyk

British heavyweight Dave Allen felt that confusion in Daniel Dubois’ corner cost the former IBF world champion in his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night.

Usyk regained his status as undisputed heavyweight king with a fifth-round stoppage of Dubois in front of a packed Wembley, with Allen watching on as a pundit for talkSPORT.

Allen, who has sparred with both fighters, shared his thoughts on Dubois’ father, Stan Dubois, getting involved in the fighter’s corner to offer his thoughts during the bout.

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Speaking on talkSPORT in the aftermath of the fight, Allen said: “Daniel was beat maybe a minute in. He got hit with three or four jabs, he was made to miss.

“At the end of round one, I believe Daniel’s dad was shouting ‘double jab, right hand’ and taking over the corner.

“Don Charles is the trainer. That’s Daniel’s dad – they've got a great relationship, there’s one coach.

“If I was with Jamie Moore for ten weeks and my old man came here and started giving me instructions, he’d be told where to go by me and Jamie!”

Stan has been a huge driving force in his son’s career, pushing the 27-year-old into boxing as a youngster after having a dream of Daniel becoming heavyweight champion of the world.

Whilst Allen stated it was a good thing to have such a strong relationship with his father, he felt that Dubois senior was undermining Don Charles, Daniel’s trainer.

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Dubois and Charles have worked together since 2023, a decision reportedly influenced by Stan.

“It’s ridiculous,” Allen said. “He’s a great coach, Don Charles. Daniel Dubois’ father should not be giving any instruction, he’s not a boxing coach.

“Whatever relationship they’ve got, fantastic. He’s not a boxing coach. It was a shambles, it went all wrong for Daniel.”

On his YouTube channel, Allen stated that he was entering camp this week for his next fight. Allen’s upcoming opponent is unknown, after plans to face Jamie TKV for the British heavyweight title fell through.

It has been suggested by Allen’s promoter Eddie Hearn that he is set to face a ‘top-five’ heavyweight contender.

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