By Gav Duthie: James DeGale 24-2-1 (14) regained the IBF title less than 5 months after losing it in a bloody rematch with American Caleb Truax. During the aftermath the proud Londoner tweeted “Back where she belongs” #2 time #redemption in reference to getting the IBF strap back around his waist.
DeGale vs. Truax
DeGale says third fight with Truax is possible
By Jim Dower: James DeGale (24-2-1, 14 KOs) avenged his previous loss to Caleb Truax (29-4-2, 18 KOs) last Saturday night in winning a 12 round unanimous decision to capture the Minnesota native’s IBF super middleweight title at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The boxing public was split in who they felt won the fight.
James DeGale’s hard fights have taken a toll on him says Fearon
By Tim Royner: Spencer Fearon says the recent hard fights that James ‘Chunky’ DeGale (23-2-1, 14 KOs) has had to endure in the last 2 years of his career has worn him down to the point where he was beaten by Caleb Truax (29-3-2, 18 KOs) in their fight on December 9.
Hearn doubts DeGale will fight again after loss to Truax
By Scott Gilfoid: Promoter Eddie Hearn considers James DeGale’s once promising pro career on the brink of implosion following his upset loss to Caleb Truax last Saturday night in London, UK. Hearn has doubts whether DeGale (23-2-1, 14 KOs) has enough interest in boxing for him to carry on with his career and come back from the defeat to become a world champion again at super middleweight.
DeGale: “I’m devastated with my performance”
By Marcus Richardson: James DeGale says he’s absolutely “devastated” after losing a 12 round majority decision to challenger Caleb Truax last Saturday night. DeGale says he thought he won the fight over the 34-year-old Truax, although he knows he didn’t fight well during the course of the match.
Warren: DeGale shouldn’t retire
By Scott Gilfoid: Promoter Frank Warren doesn’t think it’s time yet for James ‘Chunky’ DeGale (23-2-2, 14 KOs) to retire from boxing following his loss to Caleb Truax (29-3-2, 18 KOs) last Saturday night.
Groves & Eubank Jr. slam DeGale on Twitter
By Scott Gilfoid: George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr. both took shots at James ‘Chunky’ DeGale on Twitter following his 12 round unanimous decision upset loss to American fringe contender Caleb Traux (29-3-2, 18 KOs) last Saturday night at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.
Caleb Truax upsets James DeGale – Results
By Marcus Richardson: Fringe contender Caleb Truax (29-3-2, 18 KOs) pulled off a MAJOR upset in defeating a ring rusty IBF 168 lb. champion James DeGale (23-2-1, 14 KOs) by a 12 round majority decision on Saturday night in what was supposed to be a tune-up level fight for him at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.
DeGale bellyaching about money
By Scott Gilfoid: James DeGale will be defending his IBF super middleweight title tonight against #15 IBF Caleb Truax tonight at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. DeGale complains that he’s taxed too much from the earnings he makes in boxing. He says he loses roughly half of what he makes from being taxed.
Daniel Dubois recalls dropping Anthony Joshua in sparring
By Scott Gilfoid: Big heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois (5-0, 5 KOs) confirms that he did indeed drop heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua during a sparring session. Dubois, 6’5”, says he caught Joshua with some good shots, and that was it.