James DeGale v Lucian Bute

James DeGale happy to give Lucian Bute home advantage.

James DeGale is happy to face Lucian Bute on his home turf next month because he is “too good” for the former holder of his IBF super-middleweight title.

DeGale has taken the unusual step of conceding home advantage when making the first defence of his belt against fellow southpaw Bute in Quebec, Canada on November 28.

However, the Londoner insists his career path is on a different plane to the man who won the IBF title in 2007 and defended it nine times before Britain's Carl Froch relieved him of it in Nottingham in 2012.

The 2008 Olympic champion, whose sole professional defeat in 22 fights was to bitter domestic rival George Groves, is confident he can end the career of a fighter who was dismantled by Froch inside five rounds.

"You can see what kind of man I am; I'm going to Canada to give Lucian Bute a chance to box for my world title," said DeGale.

"The way I'm feeling, I'm in top shape, it's going to be hard to beat me. My journey is just starting, his is coming to an end.

"I want the big fights, I want to unify titles. First I have to beat Bute and he wants his old belt back. [But] I'm too young, too fresh, and too good. Much too good."

Bute has struggled to convince in his three fights since losing his undefeated status to Froch and was handed his second defeat in 34 fights by Jean Pascal up at light-heavyweight in January 2014.

good. Much too good."

Bute has struggled to convince in his three fights since losing his undefeated status to Froch and was handed his second defeat in 34 fights by Jean Pascal up at light-heavyweight in January 2014.

"Last time I was here I lost my title in 2012 but that is in the past," said Bute, who has since switched trainers to Howard Grant.

"I have a new team behind me and I will become a world champion again. This is big for me because I had this belt for five years. On November 28 I get it back.

"Thanks to James for the opportunity. I have never lost in Quebec City - I will be the new
world champion."

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DeGale beats Bute UD

DeGale beats Bute by knockout. I always was a big Bute fan, but he hasn't looked the same since Froch. I just don't see how he beats a streaking Chunky, who seems to have really hit his stride. To me, it's a perfect fight for DeGale and a dumb fight for Bute. If you are Bute, why not go after Badou Jack? Or how about Groves in Montreal? DeGale though? I'm going to go on the record right now and say Sam Watson will be in DeGale's corner.

This fight has gone under the radar for obvious reasons. Why the funk a British "world" champ is defending in Canada - at four in the morning, for Brits - funk knows? (it's a rhetorical question, I know it's about Al Haymon's dosh)

I think Degale is the best supermiddle in the world (now that Ward has left). Bute hasn't looked the same since getting a hiding from Froch. Since then he's had just three fights in three years which includes a non-effort loss against Jean Pascal. However, Bute is at home, was able to prevent himself from getting chinned against Pascal, and DeGale is not exactly Julian Jackson, although he's a decent clumper.

Being away from home if DeGale doesn't iron Bute (Evens) then the "robbery" for Bute to win on PTS is 9/1 - DeGale to win on PTS is 6/4.

I've gone for Bute by KO for some reason :)


Still not sold on DeGale. Doesn't do anything particularly great. I fancy Bute is going to have a swansong here. Everything stacked in his favour. DeGale is good but he's not an aggressive animal like Froch or Pascal. Bute will be able to get his work done and again for reasons I don't quite know I've picked him to stop DeGale, late.

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This fight has gone under the radar for obvious reasons. Why the funk a British "world" champ is defending in Canada - at four in the morning, for Brits - funk knows? (it's a rhetorical question, I know it's about Al Haymon's dosh)

I think Degale is the best supermiddle in the world (now that Ward has left). Bute hasn't looked the same since getting a hiding from Froch. Since then he's had just three fights in three years which includes a non-effort loss against Jean Pascal. However, Bute is at home, was able to prevent himself from getting chinned against Pascal, and DeGale is not exactly Julian Jackson, although he's a decent clumper.

Being away from home if DeGale doesn't iron Bute (Evens) then the "robbery" for Bute to win on PTS is 9/1 - DeGale to win on PTS is 6/4.

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In the Predictions League, I've put Degale on Pts, because that's what should happen really. But I really do have a sneaky feeling that Bute at home with his crowd might have enough to do it. Factor in that Degale is a lazy fucker and might not be looking like he's winning rounds. I never realised that a Bute pts win was such a high price, I'm seriously considering having a bet on that.

A little irony in Degale looking the same way at the Bell centre as Bute did in Nottingham. I wonder if then, Degale will be dismished as smoke and mirrors like Bute was?

Joe Calzaghe made an interesting point, he said De Gale will get better and probably winded himself against Dirrell to win the title as he did against Eubanks.

De Gale may get better.

Thinking DeGale will step up and make a showcase of it. Not a bad card, Alvarez v Chilemba should provide fireworks! Eleider Alvarez is serious trouble last fight and needs to relax.

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Is it the same chilemba who fought bellew? If so I doubt it will be fireworks

I'd forgot degale bute was on

DeGale is likely favorite, but I hope he gets knocked out.

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Yes im hoping horse face gets chinned also.

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Yes im hoping horse face gets chinned also.

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DeGale comes across a bit like Khan as a spoiled cocky olympian, and you are right, he does look a bit like a horse. At least Khan is always funny/fun to watch. I find DeGale a bit dull and I don't understand people who have two capital letters in their family name.

Degale should but win but must win by KO.

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DeGale comes across a bit like Khan as a spoiled cocky olympian, and you are right, he does look a bit like a horse. At least Khan is always funny/fun to watch. I find DeGale a bit dull and I don't understand people who have two capital letters in their family name.

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Between DeGale and Haymon, they have a stable.

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Undercard on ShoExtreme is starting up...Heavyweight Oscar Rivas 17-0 looking to doormat Joey Abell

Edit: that was very brutal. Abell blasted out in 2 while sitting on a rope defenseless

Streaking Amir Imam 18-0 vs Adrian Granados 14-3-2 jr welters next up.

Don King should be ordered to fumigate that yellow jean jacket.

Insomnia and my bad sleeping habits mean I'll probably be switching this on soon. I guess DeGale must be getting a nice wedge of cash to fight in Canada, but maybe it is the case that he isn't likeable enough to actually sell a lot of tickets in the UK?

He's definitely not at the stage where he's taking a payout, so he must be confident of victory, and I reckon he will do a good job finishing Bute inside the distance.

Very tight guard and precise punches from Imam, drops Granados hard after walking him into perfect right hand. In 2nd Granados much more effective, took advantage of low loose hands of Imam and landed some good punches. Imam sits too heavy waiting on counter, limits options..Granados all hustle and volume in 3rd. Not much on them but Imam showing holes in D.

Granados doing work inside! Imam not looking like a guy ready for Postol. Awesome hands, but is it illegal to move your head???

Imams nose looks smashed, his face might as well be full of candy and covered in paper mache with the number of sticks Granados is landing! 5-1 Granados, Imam is putting nothing together

McGirt...'you got a dead man in front of you son'. didn't see this coming, Imam needs a ko. Imam being flat beat up and outworked.

Wow. Now this was big. So much for "next Mayweather", great story and effort by Granados. He got off the deck after having no business making it out of 1st and absolutely owned every round then on for tko 8! He was a buzzsaw

I just clicked on this thread and finding Iman getting beat. Fuck. The show just started here and pundits still talking. Linky anyodoy?

Looks like we're gettin delayed coverage, as the Rivas fight is first up here.

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Undercard on ShoExtreme is starting up...Heavyweight Oscar Rivas 17-0 looking to doormat Joey Abell

Edit: that was very brutal. Abell blasted out in 2 while sitting on a rope defenseless

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No shit! Brutal is definitely the word. Rivas just took a look at him in the first, and was devastating in the second. He carries plenty of power, didn't seem to be too worried at what was coming back at him when he was throwing shots.

Now we're getting the Iman fight. Excellent.

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Just don't tell me what happened! ;)

Jesus. Granados comes through this to win. What a tough hombre.

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Sorry about that bud. screwed the pooch. Didn't think they'd show Imam as it was on separate network

Great upset though :icon16:

Will one of you fine fellas let me know when the bute fight comes on. At a buds house that only watch fights from dudes that are still around when he watched a lot

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Sorry about that bud. screwed the pooch. Didn't think they'd show Imam as it was on separate network

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No problem man. Iman's feet have slowed to nothing and the only time he moves his head is to get in the way of a punch he was avoiding. Granados full of fight.

That kind of reminded me of a pearl of wisdom that Teddy Atlas used to say at least twice a fight in the Fight Night boxing computer games. "If you don't practice head movement in a gym, you aren't going to start moving your head once you're in the ring". I may have paraphrased, but Imam's team clearly didn't think they'd have any defensive issues, so didn't even train for it.

Alvarez and Chilemba up now. Anything straight gives Alvarez problems. Still on delay over there?

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Round 1 is just about to end. Fortunately you can tell exactly when this is by the accurate time stamp on Saddoboxing. Mods. Can you sort the fucking time stamp out please?

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I know a guy that sparred with Imam. He told me he was all fast hands and flash; couldn't fight at all inside. They flew him to NY but sent him home after 3 days but paid him for the week.

who thinks a completely neon red ring is a good idea??? fookin blind here 2-2 this one

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Hides the blood sprays. I prefer it to white. You can't beat light blue with a massive Budweiser logo though.

Chilemba coming more and more into the fight. Alvarez not showing good body language in the corner, and I think he needs to really step up his game if he wants to hang on to that 0 on his record.