Degale v Eubank Jnr

[sanatogen]

It gets Eubank Jnr an opportunity to establish confidence after his spanking by Groves.

He can then put on a show vs Calum Smith in 2019. (tongue in cheek but possible)

[imp]

I agree.

Old Degale would box his ears off but this version of Degale is finished.

[Batman]

I agree.

Old Degale would box his ears off but this version of Degale is finished.

I've got no doubt that Jr beats this version of Degale but a Jr win means absolutely nothing, I suppose it is a 'semi' name on his record and casual fans will get on the back of it but people who have watched Degale over the last 2 or 3 years will know that there is nothing left in the tank.

Having said that I think that Degale will actually look good whilst getting beat.

[smashup]

James DeGale vs Chris Eubank Jr to be announced this week, reportedly set for February 23 at London Olympia
It is understood that the bout will shown on ITV Box Office pay-per-view as part of US advisor Al Haymon’s new link-up with the broadcaster.

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/4...lympia-london/

[Primo Carnera]

Haven’t they announced this fight yet? Fun build up, fun fight, but it should NEVER be PPV. Think I’ll swerve that one.

[smashup]

James DeGale to fight Chris Eubank Jr live on ITV Box Office this February

Photo: ITV Sport
James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr will clash at London’s O2 on 23 February in the first major UK event of the new deal between ITV and Haymon Sports’ Premier Boxing Champions.

The Super Middleweight match, to be screened exclusively live on ITV Box Office, will take place against a backdrop of hostility between two fighters who have long made no secret of their mutual dislike and are relishing the prospect of settling their differences in the ring.

James DeGale has already fired off an opening shot in the direction of his opponent. He said: “Really excited and looking forward to being back home to a fight of this magnitude.

“I believe Eubank doesn’t have the pedigree, the size and skill to beat me. Eubank is a decent fighter but every time he has stepped up he has been found out.

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DeGale's last fight saw him stop Fidel Muñoz in the US. Credit: PA
"He has called my name for a long time so now I’ve finally got my chance to zip his lips.”

Eubank Jr responded in kind, saying: “DeGale is going to get the schooling of his career. A good old-fashioned hiding.”

Poxon Sport is the promoter of DeGale v Eubank Jr, as the exclusive promoter of all UK PBC events on ITV.

The fighters face off at the Hotel Café Royal, in London, today [Thursday 3 January]. Live streaming of the press conference, hosted by ITV’s Gabriel Clarke, can be found on the ITV Box Office Facebook page and Youtube channel.

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Eubank's last major bout was a defeat George Groves last February. Credit: PA
Full details of the undercard and how to access this ITV Box Office PPV event across all platforms will be announced and made available in due course. For updated and further information, please go towww.itvboxoffice.com

Tickets for the fight go on sale on Friday 4 January at midday to O2 members and to the wider public at midday on Monday 7 January. Tickets available from www.AXS.com and Inner Ringside/VIP Hospitality from www.sportandmusic.co.uk.

News of the DeGale v Eubank Jr showdown follows the announcement at the end of December of two major world title fights to be shown free to air on ITV4 as part of the broad scope of the ITV and PBC deal.

[Primo Carnera]

Video of the press conference here. DeGale was even chippier than he normally is , almost to the extent of insecure. I hope he does have something left in the tank, because Eubank will only beat him if he’s shot and then we’ll never hear the end of it.
All new singing and dancing team for Eubank , only his invisible New coach from Vegas wasn’t there! no sign of the Rookie cop , which is a bonus.
If you can’t be arsed to watch the whole video, I advise you to at least go to the last 30 seconds, where the Promoter Is trying to have a fucking selfie with DeGale. Cringeworthy and embarrassing to the max.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oebPZ1XKMxw