Comments Thread For: DeGale Says Badou Jack Deal Nearly Complete For Las Vegas

[j0zef]

IBF super middleweight champion James DeGale (23-1, 14KOs) has revealed that a deal is nearly complete for a unification showdown with WBC super middleweight beltholder Badou Jack (20-1-2, 12KOs).

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It's coming!! @badoujack ���� #Unification pic.twitter.com/CDcRTOOZh0

— James DeGale (@jamesdegale1) August 16, 2016

[Eastcoast]

Sounds like he got the call from Haymon he was waiting for. I'll be grateful for this fight. The winner will make for the top opponent for GGG.

http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10538789/james-degale-agrees-world-title-unification-fight-with-badou-jack-in-las-vegas

James DeGale agrees world title unification fight with Badou Jack in Las Vegas
By Richard Damerell
Last Updated: 16/08/16 3:17pm

James DeGale has agreed to a Las Vegas showdown with Badou Jack and says negotiations for the world title unification fight are "nearly there".

The IBF super-middleweight champion stoked up his rivalry with WBC title holder Jack by trading words on social media and the Londoner has revealed he is happy for the fight to be staged in the American's hometown.

DeGale has been absent from the ring since defending his belt with a points win over Rogelio Medina in March, but expects a meeting with Jack to be confirmed for a date in either October or November.

"It's nearly there," DeGale exclusively told Sky Sports. "It feels like I haven't really been around, but don't worry, I'm working quietly, I'm still training hard.

"Everything hasn't been confirmed fully yet, but it's nearly there. I was just having a bit of banter with Badou Jack, saying make sure my belt is shiny and ready for when I beat you.

"All I want to do is have my unification fight and win that WBC title. I'm willing to go anywhere. It's every boxer's dream to go to Las Vegas. I've agreed to do that.

"I'm a prizefighter, but this isn't all about money. The belts mean so much more. When I leave the sport and people talk about my name and put me up there with great fighters, that means so much more than the money.

"I've heard people talk about my money demands. I would box Badou Jack for free. The money is nothing to me, but obviously it helps."

As part of his preparations, DeGale is planning to spar former light-heavyweight world champion Nathan Cleverly, and admits he is full of respect for Jack, who defeated George Groves on points last September.

"This is a very, very tough fight," he said. "A lot of people think it's a foregone conclusion and basically I'm going to batter him, but this is a tough fight.

"If I'm not 100 per cent on point, I could lose. I've got to train hard, I've got to be focused and I've got to be at my best to beat Badou Jack."

[MrRolltide91]

About time...

[PK3434]

I don't know what to think of this division. DeGale and Jack did not impress in their last fights. Ramirez is improving but still has a long way to go, and I can't really think of anyone else that is really important in the division...the Dirrell brothers are average and not worth watching and Abraham is ancient. I haven't seen the kid Callum Smith fight. Is he good?

[The Big Dunn]

Good news. However, Just announce when the fight is done.

I have grown to hate announcements like this because it feels like 85% of the time the next press release says the "fight fell through" or someone "priced themselves out".

[HanzGruber]

surprised its not in england

[Boxfan83]

Hopefully Ramirez can unify with the WBA then we can get an Undisputed champ next year...

[Fangedgrowl]

surprised its not in england

DeGale Will abuse Jack , sorry, but Jack is basically and ESPN Friday nights fights champion. I really think winner fights Chavez. Who would win then set up the Ramiriez fights with Chavez and GGG.

[Chrismart]

Good fight this, a close one to call IMO.

[MasterPlan]

Pretty sure Jamie McDonnell-Rau'shee Warren ends up on the same card.
Both also with Mayweather and Matchroom.