DeGale v Bute

[Bigdogsnose]

Confidence and momentum is all with Degale. I'm surprised Bute even wants the fight, as he has looked pretty shot.

At this stage of their careers, I think Degale wins this how he wants.

[crusader]

I'm surprised that Bute is considered a legitimate contender any more, no matter where in the world the fight is held.

I think he's generally seen as shot (especially confidence-wise) and an easy scalp for the best at 168, and the people who believe that he's still world class may want to watch him winning 2-3 rounds against Pascal and think again. He's not a bad fighter and I think even at this point he's better than many title challengers, but he's fallen far and I expect Degale (who may be better than he ever was) to win handily.

[Bodyshot3]

Anyone think Bute...last throw off the dice and at home....just needs watching for a few rounds by JDG?

Think that a few rounds of boxing smart/nothing too macho and building a nice lead might be an idea as Bute's heavy hands are probably still in working order.

Now that James works harder and does not switch-off in fights I can see him gradually turning the screws on Bute and ending it around the 10th.

[ClivePatrickLyons]

Bute is past his best and De Gale still on the up he will win with a leg in the air even in butes lounge room

[PredatorHayds]

If De Gale avoids the left hand then he wins.

He can even take his standard 3-4 rounds off a fight and still get a decision.

[ILikeBeer]

If De Gale avoids the left hand then he wins.

He can even take his standard 3-4 rounds off a fight and still get a decision.

Behave, it's Bute.

He'll win if he gives him a four round head start.

[PredatorHayds]

If De Gale avoids the left hand then he wins.

He can even take his standard 3-4 rounds off a fight and still get a decision.

Behave, it's Bute.

He'll win if he gives him a four round head start.

That's what I was getting at. He can give Bute 4 rounds and still win a decision. Bute can be outworked.
Got a feeling Bute will go out on his shield and get marked up over 12 rounds.

This fight is either live on PBC on NBC or fish chips and scraps might be taking over the USA feed with Martin Offiah presenting