Comments Thread For: James DeGale Vacates IBF Title, No Jose Uzcategui Fight

[boliodogs]

Two-Time IBF World Super-Middleweight Champion James DeGale MBE has today relinquished his title as he closes in on securing big-fights in the final phase of his illustrious ring career.
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That story makes him sound much better than he is. I never thought he was that good at any time and he was never the best at 168. I thought Jack beat him. I think he knew he would lose so he vacated. What boxer gives up a world title because he has some big fights coming up? I never heard that one before.

[Sid-Knee]

Uzcategui is a better fighter than anybody DeGale has beaten, shameful duck.

Why, because he beat a shot Dirrell?

He hasn't even proved himself to be a good fighter yet. He's decent until he does something.

[Sid-Knee]

Lol u said his draw was controversial with badoo jack because a lot of ppl thought he won lol...you sure it's the same degale because jack was beating the **** out of him. And caleb truax who got knocked out in 1 by dirrell gave him hall both fights... I understand being a fan but dont troll on bull****

It was only the last round Jack gave Degale a bit of a going over. It wasn't for the full 12 rounds.

[Mammoth]

Uzcategui is the new IBF super champion

[Bronx2245]

The talk is Saunders moving up.

Good fight @ 168, not so much if DeGale has to drain down! DeGale is too old for that!

[diarraisagod]

I can't blame him too much, Uzcategui is high risk low reward and DeGale is in the twilight of his career.

I'm sure he wants the Groves-Smith winner which imo would be a step too far for him at this point but a good pay day.

[Sid-Knee]

Good fight @ 168, not so much if DeGale has to drain down! DeGale is too old for that!

Yeah, I think it would be 168. Degale dropping down wouldn't make sense for anyone.

[chaosisme]

It's not like that at all. Not if Degale has got a bigger fight against Saunders on offer. Bigger money, bigger fight.

Degale is super middle and Saunders is middle. That fight ain't happening.

[LacedUp]

Exactly, if he wants to fight Saunders for more money that's a good business move in my opinion. I'm sure most people would do the exact same thing if they were in his shoes.

Degale and Saunders were best mates on the GB team for years. Would be weird if they fought.

I hope it's the Chris Eubank Jr fight.

[Sid-Knee]

Degale is super middle and Saunders is middle. That fight ain't happening.

Saunders is moving up so I hear.

I don't know if he's planning on staying at the weight after the Degale fight or moving back down afterwards. But yeah, that's the news.