James DeGale-Andre Dirrell --- SKY/NBC. Fact.

[Freedom]

[Beanflicker]

Good fight. DaGale was lucky to get the decision. I believe he won by a point or two, but he really took his foot off the gas in the middle rounds and let Dirrell take over.

[Tam Seddon]

O'Sullivan

[erics44]

Good fight that was, really was expecting Dirrell to win it. 114-112 was about right. The Canadian judge must've had his view obstructed by another fight. DeGale had to finish strongly to get it, and I'm glad it didn't come down to that dodgy second knockdown that I thought was harsh.

Dirrell went down 3 times in the second, the replays were only showing 2, the second one they were showing was clearly not a knockdown and the first 2 were in my opinion

[erics44]

Good fight that was, really was expecting Dirrell to win it. 114-112 was about right. The Canadian judge must've had his view obstructed by another fight. DeGale had to finish strongly to get it, and I'm glad it didn't come down to that dodgy second knockdown that I thought was harsh.

Dirrell went down 3 times in the second, the replays were only showing 2, the second one they were showing was clearly not a knockdown and the first 2 were in my opinion

Just watched it again, the second was definitely legit, he landed about 3 punches

[Gandalf]

Degale is a limited fighter. A good start, but Dirrell controlled most of the fight beyond the 4th. Degale won, but he was outboxed like Manny/Marquez 1. Dirrell needs an immediate rematch and I think he will win more easily this time.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

@Gandalf mate, I think Degale was suffering with stamina problems as he just couldn't apply himself. Whether it was due to over training or not, I'm not sure.

I wouldn't mind seeing Froch trying to win his old belt back. Don't think he would have fancied going after Dirrell again but now the GGG fight can wait

[Gandalf]

Nah, I imagine it is because Degale is a basic fighter and ran out of ideas. Are you guys back home really getting hyped by Degale? He's a bit shit really.

[VG_Addict]

I don't give DeGale much of a chance against Ward. How bout you guys?

[Master]

I don't give DeGale much of a chance against Ward. How bout you guys?

Ward is starting again but even De Gale said he is behind Ward but left out Froch in his list. They could fight one another.

[Fenster]

That was a 7-5 either way fight. DeGale will forever dine out on that fantastic overhand smash. What a shot.

[nuggetdotcom]

That was a 7-5 either way fight. DeGale will forever dine out on that fantastic overhand smash. What a shot.

I was disappointed with Degale because he never put enough work in. If he was knackered then that is slightly excuseable, but to piss about dropping his hands and doing Ali impressions when he needed to keep the pressure on and score points shows that he is a dick and his corner have no sensible control over him.

I think his problem is that he thinks he's the next Naz, but he aint even close!

[No Contest]

Damn I did not see the fight but was shocked to read DeGale won. I was real high on the Matrix before the showtime tourney. I thought he beat Froch and he was definitely damaged by Abraham. He was really quick for his size, his heart and chin were the only thing I had any question about.

[beenKOed]

Nah, I imagine it is because Degale is a basic fighter and ran out of ideas. Are you guys back home really getting hyped by Degale? He's a bit shit really.

Who knows how long he'll have that belt? Right now he's the man, the Champ, the dude that delivered, the man with the right stuff, the fighter that went to the US and came back with the belt, guy that doesn't take no for an answer. You could even call him a hero. Let him have a couple of weeks to enjoy himself before you start ragging on him. lol

[beenKOed]

That was a 7-5 either way fight. DeGale will forever dine out on that fantastic overhand smash. What a shot.

It was a whopper. Those last two rounds were important too.