Eubank why? Timing is everything in boxing and when you look at Degale recently, he has been involved in tougher fights and taking some damages. Eubank is still fresh and it might be right time to nitpick that fight.
I think DeGale outboxes him over 12 the same way BJS was outboxing him over the first 6 before he gassed. Eubank appears to lack fundamentals and his athleticism wouldn't be enough vs DeGale.
Did you watch his fight against Quinlan? He's not the same fighter that fought Saunders. Every aspect of his game has improved, especially his stamina, focus and maturity. Saunders stands no chance in a rematch and he definitely wins against DeGale who crumbles under pressure.
I see it this way...degale has hit a plateau where he has nothing new to show....and eubank is too green and too ****y to be able to adapt if someone of real quality showed him some real looks. Overall...i think george groves has improved and would now be too much for degale...and he has been humbled to a point where he now realises that boxing can actually be quite competitive at the top level. Eubanks talk about beating everyone on the planet is just brash kid stuff. Groves would certainly take that out of him in my opinion. As for degale vs jr...its a toss up...degale is becoming shopworn and i think a little punch drunk so jrs activity could really leave him confused. In conclusion...i have no idea.
Eubank can beat him. He just needs to throw lots of good punches round after round and keep constant pressure on DeGale. DeGale is a spurt fighter. He can't go hard round after round. He needs to coast some rounds in a fast paced fight. Eubank needs to use his better stamina and work rate and go at Degale hard in every round. That way he will win over half the rounds and win the fight. On skills and power they are pretty close. Stamina and a high punch output is where Eubank is superior. Eubank also punches faster and shorter.
I've got DeGale but only by a split margin.. though DeGale boxes well and pot shots around, his stamina will always be an issue in later rounds.. Jr on the other hand has a good engine but is clumsy and easily offbalance when he misses making him vulnerable..
I think DeGale outboxes him over 12 the same way BJS was outboxing him over the first 6 before he gassed. Eubank appears to lack fundamentals and his athleticism wouldn't be enough vs DeGale.
Eubank seems to think he did better in sparring. I know it's only sparring but maybe on that basis I go with eubank.
I do notice eubank Nevers says he beat froch
I think it's competitive, but i'd go with DeGale.
IMO Eubank is talented and has a lot going for him, but i think things like his balance at times, and putting all his power into every shot, may well count against him when facing top level guys.
I'd see DeGale's experience being a big factor in this one.
I do rate Eubank though and am eager to see how he looks when he steps up a level.
Chunky for me. Eubank's boxing is fairly limited and he's not a heavy puncher. Stamina certainly a factor, but even with that I think DeGale is far too crafty for him.
I've been saying this for over a year, Jr beats him comfortably.
DeGale is over-rated and Jr is a stylistic nightmare for him. Jr swamps him with activity, especially in the 2nd half.