The James Degale Myth

Ive always stuck up for Degale because he seemed to get a lot of unwarranted hate, but it seems to have swung too far the other way now. A lot of the improvement hype seems to be based on his 'stoppages' over Gonzales and Periban, both of which were very early (comically so in Periban's case) and against fringe world level fighters. He may have developed a bit more power in his left hand but as far as im concerned he has KD's in his recent fights not KO's. He still has showed flaws as well, getting trapped on the ropes a few times and taking flush unnecessary shots. Not saying he can't beat Dirrell, just that he hasn't proved himself at world level yet imo.

Absolutely bizarre to put DeGale and Top 5 p4p in the same sentence. That's not a dig at James, i think he is very talented but how can anybody possibly say that? There are plenty of fighters with a lot of talent but you have to have the success to go with the talent if you're going to be considered a top p4p fighter. Even his opponent Dirrell has bags of talent, more than most, but it counts for nothing if you dont utilise it. I'm not saying DeGale wont utilise it or ever become a top p4p fighter, who knows? he has his shot on Saturday to start showing if he has what it takes or not. He still has a long way to go before he could even be considered in the top 15 or 20. Natural talent alone is not enough.

James Degale a top 5 p4p fighter? http://reactiongifs.me/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mr_chang_senor_chang_laugh_spits_milk.gif

Degale is a good fighter. Although, he did almost get Koed by some unknown Polish fighter a few years ago. Still, he's a very very good fighter. But, it looks like to me Dirrel is better at range. Degale likes to get his work done a little closer, where he excels at.

DeGale is one of the most naturally talented fighters in the world, and now that he no longer suffers from his chronic groin issue, i expect him to dispose of the cowardly Dirrell without much issue.

I hope he wins, but Dwyer's pick is like the kiss of death.

Not gonna lie, I didn't know he had a myth, and top 5 P4P? not this year.

Solid tricky fighter that is seemingly improving but he doesn't belong near any p4p list and that won't change saturday.

but top 5 p4p????Dirk diggler and Dwyers words..

Degale is nowhere near the top 10 pfp but he's a solid fighter. It's going to be a good fight Saturday. The Brandon Gonzales win is not bad. I thought Gonzales should've gotten the decision over Oosthuizen. Plus, he was undefeated. It's not a great win or anything like that but dominating a tough, solid fighter is notable. The Groves fight could've gone either way.

top 5 p4p looool thats a joke. Hes a good fighter though i think he won the groves fight though it was close and hes improved over the years was impressed with his recent 2 wins over periban and the other guy. but the fight with direll will tell us where he really is.