Everything you need to know about the current IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, including his Height, Record, Personal Life and How Rich he is in 2024.
Who is Daniel Dubois?
Daniel Dubois, also known as "Dynamite”, is a young and promising British professional boxer who currently holds the IBF world heavyweight title.
He is known for his aggressive fighting style and knockout power, with a significant portion of his wins coming by way of knockout, underscored by his recent victory over Anthony Joshua in September 2024 to retain his IBF title.
Dubois previously held the WBA (Regular) heavyweight title.
Daniel Dubois Profile
Full name: Daniel Dubois
Birth date: September 6, 1997
Nationality: British
Place of birth: Greenwich, London, England
Age: 27 years old (As of September 2024)
Height: 6ft 5in (1.96m)
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Marital status: Single
Father: Dave Dubois
Siblings: Caroline, Prince and Solomon Dubois
Net worth: $5 million (est)
Instagram: @dynamite_daniel_dubois
Facebook: Daniel Dubois
Daniel Dubois Age
Daniel Dubois was born on September 6, 1997. He is 27 years old as of September 2024.
Daniel Dubois Height
Daniel Dubois' height is 6 feet 5 inches. In metres, he is 1.96 m tall.
Daniel Dubois Weight
Daniel Dubois weighed in at 248.6 lbs (112.75 kg) for his recent fight against Anthony Joshua on September 21, 2024, his career-heaviest weight.
Daniel Dubois is from which country (Daniel Dubois Nationality)
Daniel Dubois is from the United Kingdom. He was born and raised in Greenwich, London.
Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua
The boxing world witnessed a seismic upset on September 21, 2024, when Daniel Dubois, the underdog IBF heavyweight champion, knocked out former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium.
Although both fighters started cautiously, feeling each other out, Dubois however, landed a few notable jabs, hinting at his intentions to take the fight to Joshua.
In Round 2, the younger boxer stunned the crowd with a powerful body shot that dropped his experienced opponent to the canvas. Even though Joshua beat the count, the momentum had shifted in Dubois' favour.
The Anglo-Nigerian tried to regain control but could not withstand the 27-year-old's aggression, and the match ended in the fifth round after a perfectly timed counter right hook landed flush on the two-time unified champion’s chin, sending him crashing to the canvas.
Joshua struggled to rise, prompting the referee to stop the fight and declare Dubois the winner by knockout, seeing the Greenwich-born boxer retain his IBF world heavyweight title, raising questions about the defeated man's ability to compete at the highest level and potentially impacting his chances of future mega-fights.
Daniel Dubois Record
As of September 24, 2024, Daniel Dubois' professional boxing record stands at 22 wins from 24 fights, with 21 wins coming from knockouts.
This impressive record showcases his dominance in the heavyweight division, with a remarkable 95% knockout-to-win ratio. He has lost two fights.
Daniel Dubois Losses
As of September 2024, Daniel Dubois has lost two fights to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk in November 2020 and August 2023, respectively.
Daniel Dubois vs Usyk
The heavyweight clash between Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk on August 26, 2023, was a highly anticipated tussle.
Usyk, the reigning WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, faced a young and hungry challenger in Dubois, known for his devastating knockout power.
The fight started with the Ukrainian showcasing his superior boxing skills and movement, landing clean jabs and combinations on the Briton.
However, the London-born fighter remained patient and looked for opportunities to unleash his power punches. In the fifth round, Dynamite landed a controversial blow to Usyk's midsection, which the referee deemed a low blow.
The Cat was given several minutes to recover, and the fight resumed. Dubois maintained his composure and continued to press forward, but Usyk's accuracy and defence proved challenging to overcome.
The turning point came in the eighth round when the Ukrainian landed a series of punches that staggered the Briton.
Sensing an opportunity, Usyk increased his aggression, landing more powerful shots that visibly hurt his opponent. In the ninth round, the Cat unleashed a flurry of punches that sent Dubois to the canvas.
Although the London-born fighter managed to get back to his feet, he was clearly in trouble, and Usyk continued his assault, forcing Dubois to take a knee.
The referee, seeing that Dubois was unable to continue, stopped the fight and declared Usyk the winner by technical knockout.
Regardless, the controversial low blow in the fifth round remains a point of contention. Some argued that it was a legal punch to the beltline, while others believed it was below the belt.
Nevertheless, the incident disrupted the momentum Dubois was building and allowed Usyk to regain control of the fight.
Daniel Dubois Titles and Achievements
- International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title: Current
World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title: 2022-2023
Daniel Dubois Father
Daniel Dubois' father is Dave Dubois, a pivotal figure in his boxing journey.
Dave instilled a strong work ethic and passion for the sport in Daniel from a young age, overseeing his rigorous training regime since childhood.
Their close bond and shared dedication have been instrumental in the former WBA heavyweight champion’s success, culminating in his current reign as the IBF Heavyweight champion.
Indeed, his father’s unwavering support and guidance continue to be a driving force behind Daniel's boxing career.
Daniel Dubois Siblings
Daniel Dubois’ siblings are Caroline, Prince and Solomon Dubois. Daniel is the current IBF Heavyweight champion and a well-established professional boxer. Solomon, on the other hand, is much younger and still in the early stages of his boxing journey.
Despite the age difference, the brothers share a deep bond and a passion for boxing, fostered by their father, Dave Dubois.
While Prince is also a boxer, Caroline is the most popular sibling, having won 10 of 10 professional bouts since turning pro and currently the interim WBC women's lightweight world champion. She was a Youth Olympic champion, World Youth champion and four-time European Youth champion as an amateur.
Daniel Dubois Net Worth
According to multiple sources, Daniel Dubois’ net worth as of September 2024 is estimated to be around $5 million (£3.8 million).
As per Sports Casting, Daniel Dubois' career earnings are estimated to be around £20 million ($26m). The biggest payday of his career came in his most recent fight against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium, with 'DDD' reportedly earning £10 million ($13m) thanks to his emphatic victory.
According to the same source, 'Dynamite' reportedly pocketed £1.75 million ($2.3m) for the Joe Joyce fight and the Briton’s third-largest purse came against the unified champion, Oleksandr Usyk, when he took home an estimated £1.6 million ($2.1m), despite falling just short.
Daniel Dubois Social Media
As of September 24, 2024, Daniel Dubois has 375,000 followers on Instagram and 73,100 on X, formerly Twitter. The Briton is particularly active on the photo and video-sharing social networking service.