Round-By-Round - James DeGale (IBF) vs. Badou Jack (WBC) - January 14th 2017

[Monte Fisto]

jack, close but controversial decision

[Monte Fisto]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRF0ZqdJIi4

How annoying is Floyd in that video??

[wesshaw1985]

As per Dan Rafael on twitter, purses are Degale $750k and Jack $700k.

Could they have earnt more if the fight was in the UK?

DeGale/Jack isn't a PPV fight in the UK, theres little to no hype going into it.
DeGale doesnt have a big fan base so revenue via selling tickets would have been hard to come by aswell.
Could a combined purse of $1.5million be generated on a Saturday fight night in the uk? Highly doubt it...

[dirk2686]

PS: If he comes through Jack then Callum Smith is the mandatory, which Degale seems excited about. I think Callum is terribly overrated and is stagnating, but I would worry for James on the scorecards if Hearn stages that one. there have been some exceedingly iffy scorecards for Matchroom fights and with Degale's tendency to make fights he is winning quite easily suddenly become close on the scorecards I'm sure Hearn would jump at the chance to rob him. He's probably going to have to knock Smith out.

I like DeGale and want him to keep winning as well, but a couple of things with the post above. Isn't DeGale still, at least in part, with Hearn? Hearn was there at the weigh in. Definitely promotes him domestically still doesn't he?

And regarding iffy Matchroom scorecards, I think the two highest profile Matchroom fights of last year which went to what could have been a close decision were Frampton Quigg and Crolla Linares, and both went the right way in my opinion.

[rd350lc]

As per Dan Rafael on twitter, purses are Degale $750k and Jack $700k.

Could they have earnt more if the fight was in the UK?

DeGale/Jack isn't a PPV fight in the UK, theres little to no hype going into it.
DeGale doesnt have a big fan base so revenue via selling tickets would have been hard to come by aswell.
Could a combined purse of $1.5million be generated on a Saturday fight night in the uk? Highly doubt it...

Only way is with a stacked card and don't think Degale will ever headline one of those .

[samwbr]

Degale v Groves II will be a huge event. Think that's why Hearn is back on the scene.

[mickey1975]

I'm surprised how this seems to have the big fight feel, even over there judging by IFilm. Maybe it's Floyd. DeGale looks totally switched on to me, I don't even think Camp Eddie will want him in with Callum if he shines tonight. Then again, Edward has never been shy of throwing his lads to the wolves if a ppv is involved.

[Counter-puncher]

I would love Callum t get totally turned over, Calzaghe-Lacy style

[mickey1975]

I would love Callum t get totally turned over, Calzaghe-Lacy style

Because he's scouse, or because of his stupid nickname? Or Camp Eddie?

[mickey1975]

I would love Callum t get totally turned over, Calzaghe-Lacy style

I've heard, it's written into the contract that if DeGale beats Callum, he has to fight Paul again for the undisputed crown. Their dad insisted, reckoned he'd earned it.

[Oiky]

I would love Callum t get totally turned over, Calzaghe-Lacy style

Eddies face would be comical

Seeing as they talk about him like he's invincible

[MightyWarrior]

Degale showed good power early against Periban and Dirrell and Jack has been taken out early before. It's obviously a betting long shot with two evenly matched guys but I have a feeling he is going to jump on him.

Decent call & worth a punt. While Jack has shown a decent chin ( Groves ) he's obvs not bullet proof, & DG starts very fast & very confident, and slings a mean left hook - could catch him, and that would be jackpot career wise. Likely is DG points ...but it could happen

Might check the odds

[MightyWarrior]

9/2 not bad, just had a little bet

[cutsman]

9/2 not bad, just had a little bet

It's boosted on SKY bet to 5/1

[Neil Gee]

I'm just hoping someone posts it on Youtube before I find out the result. Those all night sessions staying up watching fight cards in the US are beyond me now.

[rhino222]

we got a ringwalk time tonight please gents. its set my alarm time and then off fishing. ive seen a nice stream where the water runs clear.

[MightyWarrior]

9/2 not bad, just had a little bet

It's boosted on SKY bet to 5/1

[Cyclops]

Degale in rounds 7-12 is 9/1 at William Hill

[brilo33]

i think de gale is good enough to turn it on and make jack look average, but i think it will be fairly close de gale winning early rounds switching of giving a solid jack the middle rounds then winner takes all later rounds ,going to go de gale does enough at the end to win on points

[wesshaw1985]

show starts at 2am on Sky Sports 1...

[dookus]

we got a ringwalk time tonight please gents. its set my alarm time and then off fishing. ive seen a nice stream where the water runs clear.

Could you guide me to this babbling brook?

[Boxerbeetle]

Jack always looks bang average to me and I back against him nearly every time, but obviously he's pretty decent. Regardless, I think he's made for DeGale who should win comfortably as long as he doesn't try to coast it.

[watsupdoc87]

What times start of undercard. Irish lad I'd like to watch live also prob not on sky as small fight . any info appreciatied

[brilo33]

What times start of undercard. Irish lad I'd like to watch live also prob not on sky as small fight . any info appreciatied

you talking about Noel Murphy
i was watching ssky news think he was fighting in the back round about 11 when they were talking to froch . sky starts at 2.00

[gilgamesh]

Ievgen Khytrov vs Immanuwel Aleem is an early candidate for Fight of the Year.

Round 3 an early candidate for Round of the Year!

Amazing fight