Chris le Gabach Blog

Chris Le Gabach Boxing, like everyone else, endured a dystopian era during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns. Just as we saw deserted streets reminiscent of an apocalyptic film, boxing events took place in empty arenas. It was in this setting, in 2020, that one of the heavyweight division's brightest prospects faced his trial by fire, which later became a lesson in both boxing and life. Daniel Dubois (aka Dynamite aka DDD) took on Joe Joyce, an older and more experienced opponent who was also looking to prove he was ready for the big leagues. The fight took place at the former headquarters of the Church of England, behind closed doors, for the British, European, and Commonwealth titles. Paradoxically, the lack of audience, far from stripping away the humanity of the event, added authenticity as the exchange of punches between the boxers could be heard and almost felt, given the unusual circumstances. The outcome of that fight sparked endless debate. Daniel, who had...