James DeGale

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James DeGale
MBE
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DeGale in 2011
Born (1986-02-03) 3 February 1986 (age 38)
Hammersmith, West London,
England
Other namesChunky [1]
Statistics
Weight(s) Super-middleweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [2]
Reach74 in (188 cm) [2]
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights29
Wins25
Wins by KO15
Losses3
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Middleweight
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Melbourne Middleweight
Commonwealth Championships [3]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2005 Glasgow Middleweight
EU Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Dublin Middleweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2008 Cetniewo Middleweight

James Frederick DeGale MBE (born 3 February 1986) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2009 to 2019. He held the IBF super-middleweight title twice between 2015 and 2018, and regionally the European and British super-middleweight titles between 2010 and 2012.

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DeGale represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics as an amateur, winning a gold medal in the middleweight division. He also won silver at the 2007 and 2008 EU Championships, and bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. By later becoming IBF champion, he became the first British boxer in history to win both an Olympic gold medal and a professional world title.

Background

Born to a black Grenadian father and a white English mother, DeGale started amateur boxing at the Trojan club at the age of 10 before moving to Dale Youth boxing club. [4] As a boy he soon acquired the nickname "Chunky", [5] a name that has followed him throughout his career. The predominantly southpaw Londoner fights as a switch hitter. At the Commonwealth Games 2006 he won Bronze when he lost to Jarrod Fletcher.

DeGale has stated on numerous occasions that he is a big Arsenal fan and frequently fights with the Arsenal F.C. Club logo on his robe and shorts.

Amateur career

Amateur record: 79–16.

DeGale represented Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the Middleweight boxing event, winning the gold medal. In the quarter-finals he beat a former Olympic gold medalist from Athens (Bakhtiyar Artayev) and in the semi-final once again beat the late Irishman Darren Sutherland (prior to this latest meeting the boxers had fought five times with Sutherland winning four and DeGale only one). In the final DeGale won a scrappy and bad tempered affair against the Cuban Emilio Correa who was docked two points in the first round for biting DeGale's shoulder. [6]

World amateur championships results

2007 (as a middleweight)

Olympic results

2008

Professional career

On 2 December 2008, he agreed a deal with promoter Frank Warren to become professional along with Frankie Gavin and Billy Joe Saunders. The contract agreed was rumoured to be worth around £1.5 million. [7]

DeGale was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours. [8]

Early career

On 28 February 2009 DeGale made his professional debut against Vepkhia Tchilaia, winning a points decision by 40–36. DeGale received a mixed reaction from the crowd, who booed him after being taken the distance by his little-known opponent. However, DeGale was also backed by others in attendance, as Tchilaia chose to box extremely defensively. [9] Five more victories followed before DeGale won his first regional championship, the WBA International super-middleweight title, stopping Sam Horton in five rounds. On 18 September 2010, DeGale made the first defence of his title against Carl Dilks, winning by stoppage near the end of the first round.

Frank Warren revealed that DeGale would challenge Paul Smith for the British super-middleweight title on Warren's blockbuster event in Liverpool, which was set for 11 December 2010 at the Echo Arena. [10] [11] The bill included fellow Olympians Frankie Gavin and Billy Joe Saunders, as well as Nathan Cleverly and Kell Brook. DeGale went on to defeat Smith via ninth-round stoppage to become the British super-middleweight champion. [12] [13]

Career from 2011–2014

DeGale vs. Groves

On 17 March 2011, Frank Warren announced that DeGale would defend his British title against fellow Dale Youth Boxing Club graduate and Commonwealth champion George Groves at The O2 on 21 May. Groves had previously held a majority decision win over DeGale in the amateurs. [14] DeGale suffered his first professional loss Groves, in what was seen as a very close fight. The judges scored the bout 115–115, 115–114, and 115–114; a majority decision. Groves, who believed he proved many critics wrong, welcomed the idea of a rematch in the future, "I will fight him again. Yeah if everything is all right and it's the right way. But now I have beaten him twice." DeGale had a look of disbelief when the decision was announced. [15] [16] [17]

European and WBC silver champion

DeGale was scheduled to return to action in September 2011 to challenge Polish boxer Piotr Wilczewski for his European super-middleweight title. [18] DeGale returned on 15 October 2011 to defeat Wilczewski when one judge scored the bout 114–114, and the other two scored it 115–113 in favour of DeGale, giving him the majority decision to win the European title. DeGale started well winning the early rounds. He slowed down his work rate before immediately picking it back up during the sixth and seventh rounds. [19] [20] In February 2012, DeGale signed a sponsorship deal with Bulk Powders sport supplements. [21] DeGale took six months out before fighting Italian boxer Cristian Sanavia on 21 April 2012 and successfully defending his European title in Denmark. DeGale dropped Sanavia 3 times in round 4, forcing the referee stoppage. At the time of stoppage, Degale was ahead on all three judges cards 29–28, 30–27, and 29–28. [22] [23] On 13 October, DeGale went the 12 round distance against 32-year-old French super-middleweight champion Hadillah Mohoumadi and retained his EBU title. This was DeGales first fight under new promoter Mick Hennessy. The final judges scorecards read 119–109, 117–111 and 116–112 all in favour of DeGale. [24]

On 8 December 2012, DeGale outpointed 35-year-old Colombian fringe contender Fulgencio Zúñiga (25–6–1, 20 KOs) in a 12-round bout to win the vacant WBC Silver super-middleweight title. Zúñiga was dropped in round 3 but beat the count. When DeGale looked to attack and go for the stoppage, the referee inadvertently separated the boxers because he thought the bell sounded to end the round. All three judges scored the fight 118–109 for DeGale. [25] [26] On 17 May 2013 DeGale knocked out 33-year-old Canadian boxer Sébastien Demers in the second round in a non-title fight. The fight took place in Gatineau, Quebec, in Canada. Prior to this fight, Demers had not fought since 2011 and took the fight on a weeks notice. [27] DeGale returned to the UK a month later on 8 June to defend his WBC Silver title against 38-year-old Stjepan Božić (26–6, 17 KO's) at Bluewater in Greenhithe, Kent. [28] Božić's corner pulled him out before round five started after he was taking too much punishment. In the post-fight, DeGale said he wanted to next fight then IBF super-middleweight champion Carl Froch. [29]

DeGale made two more successful defences of his WBC Silver title, the first came in November 2013 against American boxer Dyah Davis. DeGale won via unanimous decision all three judges scoring it 118–110 in his favour. [30] His final defence came on 1 March 2014 at the City Academy Sports Centre in Bristol against undefeated Gevorg Khatchikian (20–0, 8 KOs). The fight was broadcast live on Channel 5. [31] After 10 dominant rounds, which saw DeGale struggle to find the finishing blow, he dropped Khatchikian twice on round 11 to end the fight. Prior to the fight, DeGale was ordered to fight mandatory challenger Badou Jack by the WBC, however Jack suffered defeat to Dereck Edwards in a first round stoppage a few days earlier. With this win, DeGale became the mandatory challenger to WBC world champion Sakio Bika. [32] [33]

DeGale vs. Gonzáles, Peribán

On 10 April 2014, DeGale signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Sport. DeGale made his first appearance under Matchroom on the undercard of the Carl Froch and George Groves rematch at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2014. [34] [35] His opponent was undefeated contender Brandon Gonzáles (18–0–1, 10 KOs) in an IBF final eliminator, who would be fighting outside of the US for the first time. [36] DeGale dropped and stopped Gonzáles in round 4. The end came when DeGale landed a big left hook, flooring Gonzáles, after connecting with a left-right combination. [37] [38] [39]

DeGale's second fight under the Matchroom banner took place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on 22 November 2014 against former WBC world title challenger Marco Antonio Peribán (20–2–1, 13 KOs). The fight took place on the undercard of the Nathan Cleverly vs. Tony Bellew rematch on Sky Box Office. [40] [41] DeGale admitted this was his toughest fight to date and most important as a defeat could end his world title pursuit. [42] DeGale became the first boxer to stop Peribán, when the fight was halted in round 3. DeGale landed two lefts, 30 seconds into the round and Peribán was unable to continue. Soon after the fight was stopped, DeGale called out Froch, labeling him a coward for not fighting him. [43] [44]

IBF super-middleweight champion

DeGale vs. Dirrell

In February 2015, Carl Froch vacated the IBF title, due to injury, paving the way for DeGale to fight for the title against the next available challenger. [45] [46] The next available challenger was American boxer Andre Dirrell (24–1, 16 KOs). A deal was complete for the two boxers to fight for the vacant title on 23 May 2015 at the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. [47] DeGale beat Dirrell by unanimous decision to win the vacant IBF super-middleweight title. Two judges scored the fight 114–112 and the third judge score it wider at 117–109, all in favour of DeGale. ESPN also scored the fight 114–112. Dirrell was knocked down twice in the second round. As the fight progressed, DeGale seemed to slower down his work rate, due to being fatigued. He managed to hold on until the end. According to Compubox punch stats, DeGale landed 115 of 400 punches thrown (29%), compared to Dirrell who landed 111 of 488 thrown (23%). DeGale was pleased to become the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a world title. [48] [49] [50]

DeGale vs. Bute, Medina

It was announced in mid-2015 that DeGale would make his first IBF super-middleweight title defence against Romanian boxer and former world champion Lucian Bute. [51] [52] On 28 November 2015 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada, DeGale defeated Bute via unanimous decision. The fight was considered close, but DeGale did enough to earn comfortable scores of 116–112, 117–111, and 117–111. Bute admitted he gave it best effort, but wasn't enough. DeGale was able to block his punches and land the type of punches that would win him rounds. DeGale acknowledged Bute in the post fight, "All credit to Lucian Bute. He's a great champion and, believe me, he will be back." When asked about a possible unification fight against Badou Jack, DeGale said he would like to fight him in April 2016. [53] [54]

On 15 Feb 2016 it was announced that DeGale would make second defence of his IBF title against mandatory challenger Rogelio 'Porky' Medina (36–6, 30 KOs), with the fight to take place on 30 April at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C. DeGale was originally supposed to fight mandatory José Uzcátegui, however Uzcategui suffered an illness.< [55] DeGale outpointed Medina in a harder than expected fight. DeGale won on all three judges scorecards 117–111, 116–112, and 115–113. The fight averaged of 342,000 viewers and peaked at 397,000 on Showtime. [56] Medina threw over a thousand punches during the fight and had some success cutting off the ring and cornering DeGale, but DeGale was ultimately able to win the fight with his skills, landing about half of his punches. [57] Badou Jack also retained his WBC title with a draw against Lucian Bute, which was later changed to a DQ win for Jack, to set up a unification fight next. [58] [59]

DeGale vs. Jack

Showtime Boxing confirmed that a unification fight between DeGale and WBC champion Badou Jack (20–1–2, 12 KOs) was set for 14 January 2017. The fight was supposed to be announced for the autumn of 2016, however it had taken a little longer for the negotiations to complete. The vacant The Ring title would also be at stake as well as the WBC and IBF titles. [60] On 15 November, it was officially confirmed that the fight would take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The first time both fighters would be fighting at the arena. [61]

In front of a crowd of 10,128, DeGale retained his IBF title but failed to capture the WBC and vacant Ring title after the match ended in a majority draw. Judge Glenn Feldman scored it 114–112 for DeGale and judges Julie Lederman and Steve Weisfeld both scored it 113–113 draw. DeGale knocked Jack down once in round 1 with a left hand. DeGale also hit the canvas for the first time in his professional career when Jack knocked him down with a right hook to the head in round 12. DeGale lost a tooth during the fight and damaged his eardrum. In the post-fight press conference, Jack's promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. complained about the result saying his fighter had done enough to win and calling the decision "bad for boxing." When DeGale said he wanted a rematch possibly in London, Jack stated he would do it at light heavyweight, with Mayweather also saying Jack has gone too big for super-middleweight. DeGale's purse for the fight was $750,000, while Jack made $700,000. According to CompuBox, Jack landed 231 of 745 punches thrown, a connect rate of 31%, more than DeGale, who landed 172 of 617, connect rate of 28%. The fight averaged 454,000 viewers on Showtime. [62] [63] [64] [65]

In March 2017, DeGale wrote to the IBF and was granted medical exemption, as he was due to fight a mandatory next. The exemption meant he would next fight in Summer 2017. [66] [67]

DeGale vs. Truax

After recovering from a shoulder injury, on 20 September 2017, DeGale stated that he was looking to return to the ring in December 2017. He aimed to start punching again by the end of the month and begin sparring in October. [68] On 25 October, ex promoter Frank Warren announced that DeGale would make his fourth defence of the IBF title for the first time on home soil on 9 December at the Copper Box Arena in London on a card promoted by Queensberry Promotions. The fight would also mark the first time DeGale fights in the UK since November 2014. A press conference took place on 30 October announcing DeGale's deal with Warren. DeGale said, "To be defending my World Title in my home city is a dream come true. I have made my name as a road warrior but now it is time to remind everyone at home who the best super-middleweight in the World is." [69] [70] On 14 November, former world title challenger and IBF #15 Caleb Truax (28–3–2, 18 KOs) was confirmed as DeGale's opponent. [71]

On fight night, Truax pulled off a huge upset in defeating DeGale and claiming the IBF super-middleweight title after 12 rounds. One judge scored the fight 114–114, whilst the remaining two judges had it 116–112 and 115–112 for Truax. DeGale was mostly outworked and at times badly hurt. He started the fight well but fought mostly against the ropes for the remainder of the fight, allowing Truax to land many power shots. Round 5 saw Truax blasting away at DeGale on the ropes with right uppercuts and left hooks. The uppercuts from Truax snapped DeGale's chin back repeatedly, however he made it to the end of the round. Truax stated he and his team watched tapes of DeGale vs. Jack and realised DeGale didn't like pressure put on him. Speaking after the fight, DeGale said, "I thought I won it, but we got to change things. I should have waited until next year. I want the rematch. That’s what I want. I’m going to talk to Al [Haymon]." He also stated that he may have come back too quickly following his shoulder surgery. [72] [73] [74] Days after the fight, Haymon Boxing's Tim Smith stated there indeed was an immediate rematch clause in the contract agreement. [75]

IBF super-middleweight champion (2nd reign)

DeGale vs. Truax II

In mid February 2018, Frank Warren confirmed that rematch talks were on-going between DeGale and Truax to take place in the States. [76] On 9 March, TGB Promotions along with Mayweather Promotions officially announced the fight as the co-main event of the card also featuring the light-middleweight unification fight Erislandy Lara vs. Jarrett Hurd at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on 7 April 2018. [77] [78] Former two-weight world champion and analyst Paulie Malignaggi was brought in to camp to assist with his training alongside DeGale's long-time trainer Jim McDonnell. [79] It was reported that both boxers would earn a $300,000 purse for the fight. Truax weighed in at 167 3⁄4 pounds with DeGale coming in slightly lighter at 167 1⁄4 pounds. [80]

Prior to the fight, DeGale stated that he would retire if he lost. DeGale became a two-time world champion in defeating Truax via unanimous decision in what was a tough fight. Two judges scored the fight 114–113 and the remaining judge scored it 117–110 all in favour of DeGale. DeGale started off fast in the opening two rounds until a cut appeared over his right eye in round 3, which slightly impaired his vision. His corner did a good job of dealing with the cut, however blood kept streaming from the cut in the following rounds. In round 8, Truax suffered a cut over his left eye and then his right eye. DeGale sporadically pushed Truax during the clinches and was eventually docked a point for using his shoulder to nudge Truax in round 10. DeGale then rallied on in the final 2 rounds, which won him the fight on the 114–113 scorecards. Truax had a much lower output than in the first fight. In the post-fight, DeGale said, "Two-time world champion. It feels great. But full credit to Caleb – he showed he can mix it with the top fighters. I'm just happy that I'm a two-time world champion and I got my IBF world title back." Truax said, "I thought I did enough to win the fight, but I also thought I was pretty flat and didn't get my shots off like I wanted. I felt really good coming in but I just couldn't get my shots off like the last fight. He never hurt me, but it is what it is." Over the 12 rounds, Truax landed 103 of 471 punches thrown (22%) and DeGale was more accurate, landing 99 of his 327 thrown (30%). [81] [82]

Relinquishing IBF title

On 20 June 2018, promoter Warren announced that fellow British boxer Billy Joe Saunders had been booked for The O2 Arena on 15 September. It was rumoured that Saunders would go up in weight and fight DeGale at the 168 pound limit. [83] On 25 June, the IBF ordered DeGale to fight their interim champion Jose Uzcategui (27–2, 23 KOs). A purse bid was set for 5 July. [84] On 4 July, DeGale released a statement in which he vacated his IBF title. DeGale stated the reason he vacated was because he was in the final phase of his career and he wanted to pursue bigger fights. [85] [86]

On 17 September, DeGale announced via his Twitter that he would return to the ring in an 8-round bout on 30 September at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. [87] DeGale stopped journeyman Fidel Muñoz Monterrosa in the round 3 to record his first stoppage win in 6 fights dating back to November 2014. DeGale knocked Fidel Muñoz Monterrosa down with a big uppercut. Muñoz Monterrosa was hurt and unable to make the count. DeGale used his jab and the occasional power shot during the fight, which was said to be an easy fight before DeGale took part in a big fight in December 2018. The fight took place at a catch-weight of 172-pounds. [88] [89]

Later career

DeGale vs Eubank Jr.

On 3 January 2019, an official press conference took place to announce the James DeGale vs. Chris Eubank Jr. grudge match, which would take place on 23 February at The O2 Arena in London, exclusively on ITV Box Office, as part of ITV's new deal with Haymon Sports’ Premier Boxing Champions. The rivalry between DeGale and Eubank (27–2, 21 KOs) began a few years ago, after a series of run-ins, from sparring one another in the gym to trading verbal insults across social media. Serious talks around the fight first began in July 2018 after DeGale vacated his IBF super-middleweight title. [90] The last time DeGale had fought a fellow British boxer, until that point, was the majority decision loss to George Groves in May 2011. [91] [92] The fight was originally slated to take place in December 2018, however a deal had yet to be agreed. The possibility of the fight was first announced in November 2018 with PBC's plans to 'Invade UK Market', it was then stated a pay-per-view bout would be imminent. [93] [94] Eubank revealed he had been training in Las Vegas at the Mayweather Boxing Club alongside former boxer Nate Vasquez, who trains boxers and MMA fighters. Eubank said, "Instead of me going through the motions and trying to beat guys using heart and determination. Now we have strategy involved. This is going to take me to the next level." [95] International Boxing Organization president Ed Levine confirmed their super-middleweight title would be at stake. [96]

Eubank Jr was ranked #3 by the WBC and #4 by the WBA at super middleweight at the time. [97] DeGale was floored twice during the bout and lost the fight via unanimous decision, 112–114, 112–115 and 109–117. After the fight, Eubank Jr said that he was surprised by DeGale's ability to take his best punches. DeGale did not attend the post-fight press conference. [98]

In February 2019, following defeat against Eubank, DeGale retired from professional boxing. [99]

Professional boxing record

29 fights25 wins3 losses
By knockout150
By decision103
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Loss25–3–1 Chris Eubank Jr UD1223 Feb 2019The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor vacant IBO super-middleweight title
28Win25–2–1 Fidel Monterrosa KO3 (8), 2:5730 Sep 2018 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, US
27Win24–2–1 Caleb Truax UD127 Apr 2018 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, USWon IBF super-middleweight title
26Loss23–2–1 Caleb Truax MD129 Dec 2017 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandLost IBF super-middleweight title
25Draw23–1–1 Badou Jack MD1214 Jan 2017 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USRetained IBF super-middleweight title;
For WBC and vacant The Ring super-middleweight titles
24Win23–1 Rogelio Medina UD1230 Apr 2016 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., USRetained IBF super-middleweight title
23Win22–1 Lucian Bute UD1228 Nov 2015 Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaRetained IBF super-middleweight title
22Win21–1 Andre Dirrell UD1223 May 2015 Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, USWon vacant IBF super-middleweight title
21Win20–1 Marco Antonio Peribán TKO3 (12), 0:3022 Nov 2014Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
20Win19–1 Brandon Gonzáles TKO4 (12), 1:58 31 May 2014 Wembley Stadium, London, England
19Win18–1Gevorg KhatchikianTKO11 (12), 2:581 Mar 2014City Academy Sports Centre, Bristol, EnglandRetained WBC Silver super-middleweight title
18Win17–1Dyah DavisUD1216 Nov 2013Bluewater, Stone, EnglandRetained WBC Silver super-middleweight title
17Win16–1 Stjepan Božić RTD4 (12), 3:008 Jun 2013Bluewater, Stone, EnglandRetained WBC Silver super-middleweight title
16Win15–1 Sébastien Demers KO2 (8), 1:5817 May 2013 Casino du Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
15Win14–1 Fulgencio Zúñiga UD128 Dec 2012 Sports Arena, Hull, EnglandWon vacant WBC Silver super-middleweight title
14Win13–1 Hadillah Mohoumadi UD1213 Oct 2012 Bluewater, Stone, EnglandRetained European super-middleweight title
13Win12–1 Cristian Sanavia TKO4 (12), 2:5821 Apr 2012Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, DenmarkRetained European super-middleweight title
12Win11–1 Piotr Wilczewski MD1215 Oct 2011Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandWon European super-middleweight title
11Loss10–1 George Groves MD1221 May 2011 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost British super-middleweight title;
For Commonwealth super-middleweight title
10Win10–0Alpay KobalTKO5 (8), 1:3712 Mar 2011 Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
9Win9–0 Paul Smith TKO9 (12), 2:0811 Dec 2010Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandWon British super-middleweight title
8Win8–0Carl DilksTKO1 (10), 2:54 18 Sep 2010 LG Arena, Birmingham, EnglandRetained WBA International super-middleweight title
7Win7–0Sam HortonTKO5 (12), 2:0615 May 2010 Boleyn Ground, London, EnglandWon vacant WBA International super-middleweight title
6Win6–0Matthew BarrTKO2 (6), 1:3813 Feb 2010 Wembley Arena, London, England
5Win5–0Nathan KingPTS45 Dec 2009 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, England
4Win4–0Ally MorrisonTKO3 (6), 0:4530 Oct 2009 Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
3Win3–0Ciaran HealyTKO1 (4), 2:5918 Jul 2009 MEN Arena, Manchester, England
2Win2–0Jindrich KubinTKO1 (4), 2:2215 May 2009 Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1Win1–0Vepkhia TchilaiaPTS428 Feb 2009 National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England

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