James DeGale v Andre Dirrell

[Master]

James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell.

James DeGale’s world title clash with Andre Dirrell is expected to be held in America after Dirrell's team won purse bids for the bout.

The 29-year-old Londoner will battle Dirrell for the vacant IBF super-middleweight belt and promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to stage the fight at London’s O2 Arena on April 25.

But Hearn was unable to agree terms with Dirrell’s backers, who have since tabled a huge bid of over $3m to stage the bout in America.


James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell | Boxing News | Sky Sports

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Just saw this, great news for Degale

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I think Degale might just do it too, he's been looking better and better with every fight in the last year and seems to be over the injury now.

Just hope he boxes and doesn't do that rope a dope shit he seemed to be doing for 3-4 fights in a row trying to goad the opponent into a tear up.

He's so much more effective when he claims centre ring and boxes their head off.

Degale for me has the momentum at this stage in his career and i think he'll be so up for this and train his ass off and i really hope he brings that belt back where it belongs

[Silkeyjoe]

I heard Dirrel gets to have his voluntary first against Badou Jack which he should win, but isnt a gimme

[Rantcatrat]

It's the first Andre Dirrell fight I've looked forward to in a few years. Hard to pick a winner.

[Master]

Yes it is a tough fight for both and it may not be an exciting match as both are ultra defensive fighters.

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Dirrell hasn't faced anyone decent since Froch or Abraham and hasn't exactly looked good either, Degale has stopped his last 3 opponents and looked very impressive.
The momentum at this stage of their careers is firmly with Chunky and I think he's got another gear that we've yet to see 😉

Degale for me probably a points win but I really think he wins this.

I read it's gonna be in Chicago too

[ykdadamaja]

James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell.

James DeGale’s world title clash with Andre Dirrell is expected to be held in America after Dirrell's team won purse bids for the bout.

The 29-year-old Londoner will battle Dirrell for the vacant IBF super-middleweight belt and promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to stage the fight at London’s O2 Arena on April 25.

But Hearn was unable to agree terms with Dirrell’s backers, who have since tabled a huge bid of over $3m to stage the bout in America.


James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell | Boxing News | Sky Sports

I wish DeGale all the best. F%^K Hearn.

[Dark Lord Al]

James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell.

James DeGale’s world title clash with Andre Dirrell is expected to be held in America after Dirrell's team won purse bids for the bout.

The 29-year-old Londoner will battle Dirrell for the vacant IBF super-middleweight belt and promoter Eddie Hearn had hoped to stage the fight at London’s O2 Arena on April 25.

But Hearn was unable to agree terms with Dirrell’s backers, who have since tabled a huge bid of over $3m to stage the bout in America.


James DeGale set to travel to US for world title clash against Andre Dirrell | Boxing News | Sky Sports

I wish DeGale all the best. F%^K Hearn.

I'm sure he will up his game with such significant support.

[SlimTrae]

Great stuff. I mention Dark Horse in the 2015 thread And Dirrell has heard my call! Yes it has been a minute since he fought the best- but he did this his 18th pro fight Cobra & the King. Who else has stepped up that early and the Froch fight could've went his way had it been in the states. Why else did Froch kneel with Andre when the scores were read. Andre learned he had to take the fight and not expect to win on countering.

I'm rolling with the Matrix Baby. Great NEWS!

[oakleyno1]

I can't see how degale is going to win this one personally - and even more so with it in the US

[Ron Swanson]

Great stuff. I mention Dark Horse in the 2015 thread And Dirrell has heard my call! Yes it has been a minute since he fought the best- but he did this his 18th pro fight Cobra & the King. Who else has stepped up that early and the Froch fight could've went his way had it been in the states. Why else did Froch kneel with Andre when the scores were read. Andre learned he had to take the fight and not expect to win on countering.

I'm rolling with the Matrix Baby. Great NEWS!

Andre won that fight. He landed more, cleaner and harder.

[erics44]

Great stuff. I mention Dark Horse in the 2015 thread And Dirrell has heard my call! Yes it has been a minute since he fought the best- but he did this his 18th pro fight Cobra & the King. Who else has stepped up that early and the Froch fight could've went his way had it been in the states. Why else did Froch kneel with Andre when the scores were read. Andre learned he had to take the fight and not expect to win on countering.

I'm rolling with the Matrix Baby. Great NEWS!

Andre won that fight. He landed more, cleaner and harder.

did he fuck

2 rounds at best

you have to fight to win a fight

[powerpuncher]

I used to have such high hopes for dirrell but after the whole Abraham fiasco, he hasn't looked the same. He doesn't look like a world class fighter anymore. He looks more like a decent prospect. I think this fight is his to lose.

[Primo Carnera]

Hearn loves Degale doesn't he? Ha. He couldn't win a purse bid to get Degale home advantage of $3.1 million. That's about £2m. He's thinking fuck it , give Degale his day in the limelight and a decent payday and that'll keep him happy! No wonder Groves didn't want none of Matchroom, he Sussed out that all Eddie wants to do is suck Froch's plums all day long as far as SMW's are concerned.
Still, Degale probably deserves it, how many promoters has he fucked over now?