Comments Thread For: James DeGale Admits He Had Thoughts of Leaving Boxing

[yoz]

I don't really believe that for a second. I'm sure he was frustrated under Mick Hennessy because of the lack of opportunities he was getting whilst also seeing Froch and Groves becoming household names.

Just DeGale being slightly dramatic to sell his story. Time to shine now, Chunky.

Massive step up in opposition, though. Since the loss to Groves he seems to have regressed; he's struggled with nobodies.

Gonzales should have no trouble pinning him down.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Massive step up in opposition, though. Since the loss to Groves he seems to have regressed; he's struggled with nobodies.

Gonzales should have no trouble pinning him down.

I would not say he's struggled. He's had lapses in certain rounds but mostly dominated his fights overall. He has had injuries too.

I think he's the type of fighter who fights to the level of his competition. There's a lot on the line here so hopefully he's switched on.

[PittyPat]

He was getting tagged constantly and was damn near stopped (twice?) by that Dutch-Armenian guy he last fought. Anyone decent at 168/175 absolutely embarrasses him. No amount of "I've turned a corner!"-type of speeches will change that.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

He was getting tagged constantly and was damn near stopped (twice?) by that Dutch-Armenian guy he last fought. Anyone decent at 168/175 absolutely embarrasses him. No amount of "I've turned a corner!"-type of speeches will change that.

No he wasn't.

I do wish he'd get a different trainer. I fear only a loss may make him change though.

[F!x]

Boxing ability? He has made hard work/struggled against almost every opponent he has faced.

I predict a robbery on Saturday.

He hasn't struggled against virtually anyone - most of his fights he wins by domination, or close to domination. It sounds as if you think if a boxer loses a few rounds in a 12 round fight then he's "struggling". I would argue that most top boxers lose a few rounds in 12 round fights - most people don't win by 12 round shut out.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

In his last fight, he was literally walking forward square on with his hands by his waist. He knew the guy wasn't on his level so he was playing with him.

I trust he is not ****** enough to do that at top level.

[Weebler I]

Massive step up in opposition, though. Since the loss to Groves he seems to have regressed; he's struggled with nobodies.

Gonzales should have no trouble pinning him down.

Gonzales might have stamina issues, he faded in the Oosthuizen bout which was only 10 rounds.

[yoz]

He hasn't struggled against virtually anyone - most of his fights he wins by domination, or close to domination. It sounds as if you think if a boxer loses a few rounds in a 12 round fight then he's "struggling". I would argue that most top boxers lose a few rounds in 12 round fights - most people don't win by 12 round shut out.

Right... so we're to re-define domination as: 'getting caught on the ropes; having a loose guard; showing poor ring-generalship; getting tagged repeatedly'.


What next? DeGale the GOAT?

[yoz]

Gonzales might have stamina issues, he faded in the Oosthuizen bout which was only 10 rounds.

Yes, just watched the fight. Gonzales and Hunter must know that they need a stoppage; there's no way they're winning a decision.

Rooting for Gonzales.

[IronDanHamza]

Not seen much of Gonzalez at all and can't seem to find much.

I really just don't rate Degale. His technique is so poor, he really doesn't do anything overly well.