British professional boxer Daniel Dubois owes much of his success to his father, Dave Dubois, who pushed his son with a strict training regime from a young age and consistently encouraged his boxing career.
The boxing prodigy held the World Boxing Association heavyweight title for a year in 2022 and was also a five-time national junior and British champion.
As of 2024, the professional’s knockout-to-win percentage is 95%, which speaks volumes about his exceptional performance in the sport.
Recently, in an all-Brit heavyweight showdown at Wembley, Daniel Dubois defeated three-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua.
Following his historic win, Daniel Dubois has been in the spotlight, with fans excited to witness him claim one of the most important victories of his career.
Dave Put His Son, Daniel Dubois, Through Extreme Training That Laid Foundation For His Boxing Career
Born in September 6, 1997, Daniel Dubois‘s father, Dave Dubois was the one who introduced his son to boxing.
When Daniel was nine, his father, Dave, took him to the boxing gym in South London to help him stay out of trouble.
The boxer competed in numerous bouts as a junior in school, securing two schoolboy titles along with victories at the England Boxing National Amateur Championships.
Daniel has confirmed that his father put him through a training program that included laps and push-ups, which laid the foundation for his boxing career.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, the 27-year-old boxer shared about his father being an integral part of his boxing journey, saying:
My dad put a lot of work into me, so I got the full brunt of the force, He’s not crazy strict, he’s just disciplined.
After Daniel’s victory at Wembley on September 21, 2024, he shared a heartfelt embrace with his father, conveying a deep love and appreciation that words could not express.
Further, in an interview with The Times, Dave revealed the training regimen he imposed on his son when he was younger, saying:
“That’s why he’s so powerful. I just wanted to strengthen his mind because boxing is a hard sport. Not anyone can do it. I did that for years with him in the mornings.“
Dave’s unwavering support and involvement in building his son’s career over the years have undoubtedly paid off, resulting in Daniel’s successful boxing career.
Moreover, the two share a remarkable father-son relationship that transcends anything anyone might imagine.
Additional Information
- Daniel Dubois kickstarted his career by winning the WBC Youth heavyweight title.
- Daniel has 11 siblings, and one of his younger sisters, Caroline Dubois, is also a boxer.
- The professional boxer has held the title of International Boxing Federation heavyweight title since June 2024.
