DeGale - credit where credit is due!

[slapbangwhallop]

Fair play to DeGale! In just his third fight he finished off Healy quicker than Paul Smith, Anthony Small, Matthew Hall, Andy Lee or Jamie Moore could!

When I interviewed him for Boxing Scene.com he said that he would finish it inside three rounds and personally I didnt think he would and that Ciaran would test him a little more - like he did Jamie Moore. http://www.BS.com/?m=show&id=21088

Went sharply up in my estimation last night!

So I say credit where credit is due!

[Old bones Ian]

Since his awful debut, i think in the 2 following fights he has impressed.
Again last night he was punching with sharpness and power, stood his ground when he wanted , and moved around the ring well.
Not seen enough of him on the inside to see if he can fight there.

Next fight i'd like to see him take on the lad Sutherland fought last time, give us some comparison.

[metropol]

Since his awful debut, i think in the 2 following fights he has impressed.
Again last night he was punching with sharpness and power, stood his ground when he wanted , and moved around the ring well.
Not seen enough of him on the inside to see if he can fight there.

Next fight i'd like to see him take on the lad Sutherland fought last time, give us some comparison.

I think theyve bought fought the same lad already,
degale look good last night very composed and picking nice shots

[Old bones Ian]

They have both fought Vepkhia Tchilaia, that was on Degales debut, and Sutherlands 3rd fight.
The lad i'm on about is Gennadiy Rasalev, he gave Sutherland a good tussle last time out.

[alexpaterson]

Ye he fought well looks like he has adapted to the pros now he looks very strong and heavy handed

[Counter-puncher]

is it just me though, or does Degale look a bit small of frame for a supermiddleweight?

[gobbles]

is it just me though, or does Degale look a bit small of frame for a supermiddleweight?

I think I read somewhere that he was looking to make middleweight. I think he is lighter than Saunders now.

[Old bones Ian]

He was 165 for his last fight, maybe see him try the middle limit for his next one.

[hitman_hatton1]

he has won me over and really seems 100% dedecated to the sport. i look forward to seeing how he progresses

already looking better than your tip sutherland.

[bigdaddy]

make your mind up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZtdhKYUWgw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NIC0543Orc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVjSgQ2tYcw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OH9P7wkQNTo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZmQlssFVog

[Autobarn]

Fair play to DeGale! In just his third fight he finished off Healy quicker than Paul Smith, Anthony Small, Matthew Hall, Andy Lee or Jamie Moore could!

When I interviewed him for Boxing Scene.com he said that he would finish it inside three rounds and personally I didnt think he would and that Ciaran would test him a little more - like he did Jamie Moore. http://www.BS.com/?m=show&id=21088

Went sharply up in my estimation last night!

So I say credit where credit is due!

healy has been beaten up numerous times of recent. this needs taking into account.

[ArtOfWar]

he has won me over and really seems 100% dedecated to the sport. i look forward to seeing how he progresses

already looking better than your tip sutherland.

Opinions have been changing from fight to fight though. One minute it's Sutherland, next minute it's Degale. The same goes for who's looking the best between Deagle, Saunders and Gavin. It will be another couple of years before we really start to find out who's got it and who hasn't.

[Autobarn]

sutherland is the best

[slapbangwhallop]

Fair play to DeGale! In just his third fight he finished off Healy quicker than Paul Smith, Anthony Small, Matthew Hall, Andy Lee or Jamie Moore could!

When I interviewed him for Boxing Scene.com he said that he would finish it inside three rounds and personally I didnt think he would and that Ciaran would test him a little more - like he did Jamie Moore. http://www.BS.com/?m=show&id=21088

Went sharply up in my estimation last night!

So I say credit where credit is due!

healy has been beaten up numerous times of recent. this needs taking into account.

not inside a round though and not without actually posing a few queries (if not questions) prior to the end!

[whiskey]

I'd back Groves over Sutherland.

Based on what i hear ;;-)

[Autobarn]

Fair play to DeGale! In just his third fight he finished off Healy quicker than Paul Smith, Anthony Small, Matthew Hall, Andy Lee or Jamie Moore could!

When I interviewed him for Boxing Scene.com he said that he would finish it inside three rounds and personally I didnt think he would and that Ciaran would test him a little more - like he did Jamie Moore. http://www.BS.com/?m=show&id=21088

Went sharply up in my estimation last night!

So I say credit where credit is due!

healy has been beaten up numerous times of recent. this needs taking into account.

not inside a round though and not without actually posing a few queries (if not questions) prior to the end!

jamie moore gave him sich a bad going over that i think it was downhill from there. moore destroyed him to head and body with murderous left hook/left uppercut combos.

i'd say the worst performance v healy of the guys to recently stop him was andy lee. just measured with right, threw single straight lefts, then back off and start again.

degale got a decent result but degale looks a bit soft. he looks like a comfy, well fed fighter, not necessarily someone with the eye of the tiger. good that he's punching with more impact.

[Wrists]

Once he calms down a bit Travis Dickinson will go further than them all.

Has blistering power and just needs to slow things down a bit.

[bigdaddy]

Once he calms down a bit Travis Dickinson will go further than them all.

Has blistering power and just needs to slow things down a bit.

sutherland and jeffreys will be my choice.

[gemmell]

They have both fought Vepkhia Tchilaia, that was on Degales debut, and Sutherlands 3rd fight.
The lad i'm on about is Gennadiy Rasalev, he gave Sutherland a good tussle last time out.

lol sutherland tried to make a statement in his 3rd fight and he nearly got knocked out lol his defense was shocking in his last fight..but he will learn and has alot of power

[gemmell]

I'd back Groves over Sutherland.

Based on what i hear ;;-)

yes but hayemaker aren't getting him fights..the last time he fought was way back!! im getting fustrated he looks a real talent! in 3/4 years england will have the most world champions in world boxing..the talent we have is quality! especially super-middleweight.. degale will move up to super i think..then it'll be jeffries,sutherland,degale,saunders and groves..i cant wait!! what is it about brits and the super-middleweight division? eubank..benn..watson calzaghe froch and these prospects!

[bigdaddy]

I'd back Groves over Sutherland.

Based on what i hear ;;-)

yes but hayemaker aren't getting him fights..the last time he fought was way back!! im getting fustrated he looks a real talent! in 3/4 years england will have the most world champions in world boxing..the talent we have is quality! especially super-middleweight.. degale will move up to super i think..then it'll be jeffries,sutherland,degale,saunders and groves..i cant wait!! what is it about brits and the super-middleweight division? eubank..benn..watson calzaghe froch and these prospects!

Saunders is a bit small for supermiddleweight....jeffreys and groves a massive compared to the rest........think sutherland will move to lightheavy and you spot on some great fights if they happen

[Bomber 1]

Told you guys that Chunky would shock a lot of people!! The kid can really fight..

Some of these names are gonna jump to light heavy at some point..Groves,Sutherland etc etc.. D D

[martin_g91]

I think DeGale can really fight. He does alot right and has a mental toughness beyond his years (No doubt due to the hugh pressure and spotlight he's already had to deal with). The country should deff get behind this one !

[alexpaterson]

It will be another few years before they really get tested you cant judge who is the best so far between Sutherland, Degale, Groves, Dickinson, Jeffries as none have been tested none have had to dig deep for a result they're fights have all gone there own way and it will stay like that for another year at least