Degale wants froch next year..

[erics44]

this fight would more than likely be big money

and the channel 5 affect will be massive for it

[IamInuit]

He can want all he wants, the fight ain't happening!

Would be a massive step down for Froch which at his stage of his career he has no need to do.

Plus, next year Froch will fight Bute and Kessler, then probably retire. Maybe rematch Ward if he beats the other two.

Exactly.

A slight chance I think of him taking a crack at 175 when nearing his retirement.

[IamInuit]

What does degale need to do then to improve his game...i heard he was slating of chris eubank jr the other day as well.

How about start with his new team keeping his arrogance in check. He's another one of these naturally talented guys that carries the belief that in the end all he has to do is show up.

[Kirkland Laing]

De Gale is signed to Fat Mick and Channel 5. Froch is signed to Matchroom and Sky. If the fight was to be made Matchroom would call the shots and Fat Mick/C5 would have to let their guy fight on another promoter's bill/another network. There's zero chance of this happening so De Gale is free to try and generate some publicity for himself by calling Froch out for a fight that can't happen. Expect him to keep doing it every few months, every time he's on the telly basically.

[Master]

De Gale is signed to Fat Mick and Channel 5. Froch is signed to Matchroom and Sky. If the fight was to be made Matchroom would call the shots and Fat Mick/C5 would have to let their guy fight on another promoter's bill/another network. There's zero chance of this happening so De Gale is free to try and generate some publicity for himself by calling Froch out for a fight that can't happen. Expect him to keep doing it every few months, every time he's on the telly basically.

I think they could build up interest in De Gale v Eubank on channel 5.

[Kirkland Laing]

De Gale is signed to Fat Mick and Channel 5. Froch is signed to Matchroom and Sky. If the fight was to be made Matchroom would call the shots and Fat Mick/C5 would have to let their guy fight on another promoter's bill/another network. There's zero chance of this happening so De Gale is free to try and generate some publicity for himself by calling Froch out for a fight that can't happen. Expect him to keep doing it every few months, every time he's on the telly basically.

I think they could build up interest in De Gale v Eubank on channel 5.

I think that Channel 5 and FM want both guys to eventually fight for world titles. Can't see any promoter matching his two best prospects before they're both established belt holders.

[Master]

You are probably right but it will be fun watching them build both up and maybe doing interviews next to one another having digs at one another. The mainstream media will love it and it may bring back the days of the Benn v Eubank rivalry.

[Kirkland Laing]

You are probably right but it will be fun watching them build both up and maybe doing interviews next to one another having digs at one another. The mainstream media will love it and it may bring back the days of the Benn v Eubank rivalry.

[IamInuit]

This is the crux of the matter. Degale has done nothing to expect a fight with Froch next year or any other year in the future. Carl has his fight with Mack and then at least 6 months off. Then he has the rematch with Bute and another 6 to 8 months off. After tonight he then would have to consider Stevenson. Somebody tell Degale to take his blown up head out of his ass and go fight somebody.

[Rantcatrat]

This is the crux of the matter. Degale has done nothing to expect a fight with Froch next year or any other year in the future. Carl has his fight with Mack and then at least 6 months off. Then he has the rematch with Bute and another 6 to 8 months off. After tonight he then would have to consider Stevenson. Somebody tell Degale to take his blown up head out of his ass and go fight somebody.

Agree with IamInuit, DeGale hasn't earned that fight yet. It's like Peter Quillin calling out Sergio Martinez a year ago.