Comments Thread For: Bute: I Respect DeGale, But I've Never Lost in Quebec!

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James DeGale will travel to Canada to make the first defence of his IBF world super-middleweight title when he takes on Lucian Bute at the Videotron Center in Quebec on November 28.

The 29-year-old claimed the IBF strap back in May, defeating American Andre Dirrell on points to become the first British fighter to add a world professional title to an Olympic gold medal, which he achieved in Beijing in 2008.
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[FJay360]

Neither has Degale.

[techliam]

I hope Bute bounces back from the Froch loss, he was a pretty good fighter.

The loss to Pascal never really unsettled me, Bute doesnt belong at 175. It was a good cash out fight. He went the full 12 though.

Its an intriguing matchup as Degale isnt a big puncher, and Bute can box when he wants to. At 168 he has quite a punch. Id bet he wants nothing more than to reclaim the title he held for so long

[sako5]

Loooooool can't argue with that

[diarraisagod]

Kinda surprised DeGale isn't doing the popular "homecoming" first defence like most new titleholders against somebody ranked about 50 in the world.

That said, I don't really see Bute causing DeGale too many problems.

[Eastcoast]

And new...

Kinda surprised DeGale isn't doing the popular "homecoming" first defence like most new titleholders against somebody ranked about 50 in the world.

That said, I don't really see Bute causing DeGale too many problems.

Because he's not popular at home.

[Mick Higgs]

I never thought I'd say it, but I'm backing DeGale 100%! I just hope all the officials are neutral!!!....

[Alx.]

I hope Bute wins, but Degale will be the better man come fight night i think.

[SplitSecond]

It's like Degale is fighting a prime Un-KO'able Bute.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Kinda surprised DeGale isn't doing the popular "homecoming" first defence like most new titleholders against somebody ranked about 50 in the world.

That said, I don't really see Bute causing DeGale too many problems.

There's more money in the fight in Canada I would assume. Bute is a big ticket seller there.