Degale Bet

[Kevin Malone]

I'm OK with it. I don't like to see guys get destroyed in there.

[Funky_Monk]

I thought it was maybe early, Smith is a real gritty warrior. If nothing else.

[BlueSkyThinking]

Haha that's awesome thank you!! Good fight. What did you think of the stoppage?

Think it was maybe a little too soon for the ref to stop, but I'd be disappointed if his corner didn't pull him out at the end of that round anyway, so can't grumble.

[Funky_Monk]

Yeah think it was good for his long term health maybe not the best for that particular fight.

[FloydTBE]

great win for degale

[Kid McCoy]

A very good win for DeGale against a tough experienced customer in front of his own crowd, but in spite of all these KOs and the Sky hyperbole he isn't a puncher. He's a bit dirty too; look how he was moving in with his head to open up Smith's cut more. I thought the stoppage was a bit premature but to be fair it was looking likely as the fight wore on.

[Mugwump]

Outstanding display by DeGale. I can't believe how quickly he's taken to pro boxing. He looks like a thirty fight vet.

Definite potential here for a top top fighter. His handspeed and timing are superb. You can tell he's watched a lot of Mayweather. His guard is very reminiscent. And he's even learned the check hook!

Throw in George Groves and we could well see a return to the days of British superfights a la Benn/Watson/Eubank.

Happy days!