Daniel Dubois has made significant changes to his coaching team following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in July. After 18 months with head coach Don Charles, Dubois has decided to part ways and bring in Sam Jones as his new adviser. This move comes as Dubois looks to rebuild his career and aim for a second heavyweight championship.

Coaching Change: A Predictable Move?

Dubois' decision to drop Charles was not entirely unexpected. Dave Coldwell, a former coach of David Haye and Tony Bellew, noted that such changes are common in boxing. "A lot of times the coach gets the blame when a fighter loses," Coldwell said. "When the fighter is winning, the coach is great, but when he gets beat, the coach isn't good enough."

The Pre-Fight Gathering Controversy

The fallout from Dubois' loss was marred by questions about a pre-fight gathering. Dubois' promotional company, Queensberry, was unhappy upon discovering the event. Charles defended the gathering, organized by Dubois' father, stating it was not large and similar to one held before his world title win against Anthony Joshua.

New Coach on the Horizon

Tony Simms, the trainer of Conor Benn, is the frontrunner to replace Charles. Simms has experience with heavyweights, having worked with Joshua in the past. Dubois expressed the need for a fresh start, saying, "I feel like I need a fresh change and a new start for this next phase of my career where I look to become two-time heavyweight champion of the world."

What Can a New Coach Bring?

Coldwell believes that while a new coach might not transform Dubois as a fighter, there are areas for improvement. "Mentality is a big thing with Daniel Dubois," Coldwell said. "He needs to learn how to cope when things aren't going his way."

Looking Ahead

At 27, Dubois has time to rebuild his career. Promoter Frank Warren is likely to match Dubois conservatively for his return bout, ensuring he regains confidence before stepping back into world title contention.

Conclusion

Dubois' coaching overhaul is a strategic move aimed at revitalizing his career. With a new team in place, the heavyweight contender is focused on overcoming past setbacks and achieving his goal of becoming a two-time world champion.