Daniel Dubois is aiming for another win over Don King, but this time in a courthouse.
Dan Rafael reported that heavyweights are suing the American advertiser for nonpayment following his win over Trevor Bryan in June. The amount is said to be between $463,274.32 and $938,274.32
In March, King won the right to host a WBA title match between Bryan and Dubois for just over $3.1 million. The champion gets 55% and 45% goes to the challenger.
Dubois, promoted by Frank Warren, went to Miami and ended the night with a destructive knockout in the fourth round against Bryan to become the new WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight champion.
On Monday, nearly eight weeks after the biggest win of his career, Dubois sued Don King Productions in circuit court in Broward County, Florida.
Dubois attorney Leon Margules told Big Fight Weekend:
“Boxers don’t get paid and when a boxer gets into the ring and risks his life the most important duty of the promoter, the sanctioning body and the commission is to see that they get paid, and that hasn’t been done. present here. “
In a statement, King’s attorney Tony Gonzalez said Dubois was paid by his client.
“DKP made all necessary payments to Dubois wallet.”
“In accordance with the instructions of Director Patrick Cunningham, Director of the Florida State Athletic Commission, proof of payment in the form of payment for the 30% IRS backup withholding has been provided with a $475,000 offset against Dubois wallet as directed by Dubois promoter, Queensbury. “
“In addition, and at the direction of Mr Cunningham, a deposit has been made in the amount of $134,000.00 representing the final balance due to be paid to Mr Dubois after the clearing has been applied. $319,000 for Mr. Warren’s outstanding DKP funds. In addition, all sanction fees owed by Dubois were paid in full to the WBA. “
