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Daniel Dubois house party video emerges after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

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Footage has emerged of the pre-fight party held at Daniel Dubois’ home just hours before his undisputed world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.

The 27-year-old lost his IBF heavyweight title as he was knocked out in the fifth round by Usyk, who delivered a dominant display in their rematch at Wembley.

However, Dubois’ preparations for the biggest fight of his career to date were chaotic as he arrived at Wembley less than 90 minutes before he was due to make his ring walk. In contrast, Usyk arrived 45 minutes earlier than his opponent.

It has also emerged that Dubois’ father, Stanley, arranged a party at the family mansion in Essex on the day of the fight.

In the footage taken at the gathering, partygoers could be heard shouting, ‘and the new’, in anticipation of Dubois beating Usyk to become the new undisputed world heavyweight later that day.

Dubois was also seen smiling and posing for photos with the guests.

Daniel Dubois was seen smiling at the party at his family home in Essex

According to The Times, Dubois did not know every person who attended the party and left the gathering at one point for a drive.

The report adds that Stanley Dubois requested extra cars to bring his entourage from the party to Wembley, while his son had to walk to the entrance on foot from the car park as the vehicle he arrived in was not accredited.

Security at Wembley also tried to prevent some of Dubois’ extra entourage from entering the stadium before Stanley threatened that the fight would not go ahead if they were not let in.

Daniel Dubois posed for photos alongside the partygoers at his home

Joseph Parker, who is the mandatory challenger for Usyk’s WBO belt, said he is ‘shocked’ by Dubois’ preparations for the fight.

‘That is insanely disruptive,’ Parker said on talkSPORT’s talkBOXING show.

‘I’m very surprised, I’m shocked. That many people over? You’re preparing for a massive fight.

‘You need rest, you need to chill, you need to get in the zone, and he’s got this big party happening.’

Lawrence Okolie, who has trained alongside Dubois, added: ‘The problem is, it’s coming from someone that he looks [to] out of the ring. It’s coming from his dad.

‘I’ve trained with him, his dad’s a huge part of his life, so that is obviously going to be disruptive.’

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Referee Michael Griffin counts down Daniel Dubois after being knocked down by Oleksandr Usyk (not pictured) before stopping the bout during their IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Heavyweight titles' fight on the 'Undisputed' fight night card at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Daniel Dubois was beaten in five rounds by Oleksandr Usyk (Getty)
Daniel Dubois, the British heavyweight boxer, poses with his father Dave after a training session at the Peacock Profighters Gym in Epping on November 4th, 2020 in Essex, England (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images)
Daniel Dubois with his father Stanley (Getty)

Meanwhile, talkSPORT broadcaster Simon Jordan has suggested that Dubois’ father had become a ‘destructive force’ on the day of the fight.

‘There is a lot of noise, and again, this must not be used as an excuse for Oleksandr Usyk’s excellence,’ Jordan told talkSPORT.

‘But he [Dubois] had a party at his house before the event, and you have 50,60,70 people at a party that the kid doesn’t know, so he has to go round the corner and drive because he doesn’t know anyone at the party.

‘And then you get to the event, and people want this entourage to be brought in. And then they start telling security guards that if the entourage isn’t allowed to come in, then Daniel won’t fight.

‘And then his dad has other things to say in the corner, which I don’t think are particularly productive. Once upon a time, it was considered to be useful because Daniel defers to his father on everything, and I’m not suggesting that his father hasn’t been a massive influence in what we have seen.

‘But I’m suggesting there is a balance between being an influence and a destructive force. Don Charles is an employee. Don Charles is in the corner working for Daniel Dubois’ father.

‘I’m not looking for excuses, but I’m just saying that I’m not sure the preparation on the day of the event is where it should have been.

‘I’m not saying that Oleksandr Usyk wouldn’t have done the same thing to Daniel Dubois, but it doesn’t help him.’

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England are looking to retain their Soccer Aid crown (Photo: Getty)

Soccer Aid is back tonight as celebrities and football legends team up to win big on the pitch and raise big money for UNICEF.

Founded in 2006 by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes, Soccer Aid has raised more than £100million for the children’s charity.

As ever, England will take on the World XI with famous faces like Louis Tomlinson and Diamond from Gladiators joining Jill Scott and Leonardo Bonucci in a football match like no other.

Here’s everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2025:

Soccer Aid 2025 kick-off time

Soccer Aid will kick-off tonight at 7.30pm UK time.

After last year’s event at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, the 2025 match is being held at Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United.

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Lee Mack will represent the World XI (Photo: WireImage)

Should the scores be level after 90 minutes, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout which only the celebrities will take part in.

Soccer Aid 2025 confirmed teams

Many of last year’s stars have returned, with Man Utd legends including Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville, Nemanja Vidic and Carlos Tevez set to make an emotional return to Old Trafford.

In the build-up to the match, former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson was forced to withdraw because of injury but will still form part of England’s coaching staff.

England Soccer Aid line-up

Celebrities:

  • Steven Bartlett
  • Alex Brooker
  • Morgan Burtwistle aka Angry Ginge
  • Mo Farah
  • Tom Grennan
  • Bear Grylls
  • Roman Kemp
  • Denise Lewis
  • Paddy McGuinness (GK)
  • James Nelson-Joyce
  • Sam Quek
  • Bella Ramsey
  • Louis Tomlinson
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Steven Bartlett scored twice at Soccer Aid (Photo: Getty)

Legends:

  • Michael Carrick
  • Jermain Defoe
  • Toni Duggan
  • Joe Hart (GK)
  • Steph Houghton
  • Phil Jagielka
  • Aaron Lennon
  • Gary Neville
  • Paul Scholes
  • Jill Scott (captain)
  • Jack Wilshere
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Jill Scott will captain England (Photo: WireImage)

Coaching staff:

  • Tyson Fury
  • David James
  • Vicky McClure
  • Harry Redknapp
  • Wayne Rooney (Player/Coach)
  • Sam Thompson

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World XI Soccer Aid line-up

Celebrities:

  • Maisie Adam
  • Noah Beck
  • Tony Bellew
  • Tobi Brown aka TBJZL
  • Nicky Byrne (GK)
  • Asim Chaudhry
  • Richard Gadd
  • Bryan Habana
  • Dermot Kennedy
  • Lee Mack
  • Gorka Márquez
  • Livi Sheldon aka Diamond
  • Billy Wingrove
  • Big Zuu
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Diamond is ready for another ‘Gladiator’ match (Photo: WireImage)

Legends:

  • Leonardo Bonucci
  • Kheira Hamraoui
  • Harry Kewell
  • Kaylyn Kyle
  • Nadia Nadim
  • John O’Shea
  • Carlos Tevez
  • David Trezeguet
  • Edwin van der Sar (GK)
  • Nemanja Vidić
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Leonardo Bonucci will be hoping for another victory over England after leading Italy to victory at the Euro 2020 final (Photo: Getty)

Coaching staff:

  • Daniel Bachmann
  • Martin Compston
  • Robbie Keane
  • Emmett J. Scanlan
  • Peter Schmeichel

What TV channel is Soccer Aid 2025 on?

Tickets for the match have long sold out but you can still catch all the action on ITV 1.

Their coverage will begin at 6pm and can also be live streamed on ITVX.

Who has won Soccer Aid the most times?

After England dominated the early years of the contest, the World XI fought back to win five straight Soccer Aids from 2019 to 2023.

As a result, the World XI currently lead the head-to-record with seven wins to six.

England finally ending their losing run in 2024 with a remarkable 6-3 victory where Dragons Den star Steven Bartlett was named player of the match after bagging a brace.

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