Yup, Ol'e Chunky has gotten a lot better. Punches are crisper and he has gotten a hell of a lot more aggressive.
Still a bit more to go, but you can see the change in him from his last three appearances up to now.
The knockdown combo was exciting, and it was all set up by the uppercut which took his opponents head upwards and then he followed it up with crisp, hard and clean punches that could have only put the guy down.
Statement victory. I would want him to take another fight before he fights Froch- just to see where he is. I'm sure Froch saw the fight and would like to take a big money fight in the USA or Germany before giving DeGale a chance to fight.
Should DeGale rematch Groves? I don't think it's needed now. But he should take another ranked contender with the view in mind for Froch shortly thereafter.
Good win for DeGale. I knew he had the ability to learn the game- and he should be proud of his improvements. But, just don't get too cocky- lose your mind and think you're all that. You have a little ways more to go with regard to crisper punching and better defense- although his defense is well above average.
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