Dubois confident in coaching change as she prepares for Birmingham title bout
Caroline Dubois has split from coach Shane McGuigan and is now working with Manny Robles ahead of her title defense against Amelia Moore. She says the change was proactive, not reactive, and that training has been at a high level. Dubois will fight on Jake Paul's MVP card in Birmingham on Saturday.
Dubois has spent six weeks training in Los Angeles with Manny Robles, maintaining a strict routine of gym, rest, and recovery while avoiding the city's attractions. She holds a 13-win record with one draw and defends her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against American challenger Amelia Moore on Saturday's MVP card in Birmingham.
The coaching change follows a period of personal upheaval for Dubois, who along with two siblings has been estranged from her father and heavyweight champion brother Daniel since 2024. Her path in boxing began early—as a nine-year-old, she disguised herself as a boy named "Colin" to train at a males-only London gym.
This story could resonate beyond boxing circles as a case study in athlete autonomy, particularly for young fighters navigating family dynamics and career decisions. Dubois's proactive coaching change may encourage other athletes to prioritize personal growth over loyalty, while her family estrangement highlights the emotional costs of elite sport. The fight's placement on Jake Paul's promotional card also signals women's boxing's growing mainstream visibility, potentially expanding its audience and commercial viability.