DeGale vs. Tchilaia

By Jim Dower: Former 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale (1-0) got off on the right track in his pro career on Saturday night defeating Georgian Vepkhia Tchilaia (9-9, 5 KOs) by a four-round referee’s decision at the National Indoor Arena, in Birmingham, West Midlands. Referee Howard John Foster scored it 40-36, giving all four [...]

2008 Olympians James DeGale, Frankie Gavin and Billy Joe Saunders are mint – and it’s official! The terrific trio will all be presented with a special limited edition medal at the prestigious Birmingham Mint next Wednesday ahead of their professional debuts in the city on Saturday night.

Matthew Macklin insists that he won’t be drawn into a war of words with ex trainer Paddy Lynch ahead of his British title challenge next month. Macklin will go head to head with reigning middleweight champ Wayne Elcock in an all Birmingham clash, which is being billed as “The Battle of Brum”. The mouth watering [...]