Degale & Selbys Opponents

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Taansend
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Degale & Selbys Opponents

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Any news, or even rumours on who their opponents are yet?

Less than four weeks away now and it all seems a bit strange that there's no announcements.

Thanks
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In his post event chat with Kugan on Saturday night, Frank said opponents would be announced today.
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Ridiculous that Frank said in their press conference the opponents would be announced the following day. Not expecting anything even remotely challenging
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He said on Ifl after the Newcastle show the announcement would be today ......
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I've heard its Caleb Truax for DeGale, Nathaniel May for Selby...
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wesshaw1985 wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 14:59 I've heard its Caleb Truax for DeGale, Nathaniel May for Selby...
boring :roll:
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Taansend wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 09:32 Any news, or even rumours on who their opponents are yet?

Less than four weeks away now and it all seems a bit strange that there's no announcements.

Thanks
I've seen Degale is fighting TBA and Selby will be fighting TBC.
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jamamb wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 18:17
wesshaw1985 wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 14:59 I've heard its Caleb Truax for DeGale, Nathaniel May for Selby...
boring :roll:
Caleb Truax is boring, but it's a respectable match up at least.
Nathaniel May is a bit of a joke, 18-1 compiled entirely in Western Australia and he gets a WT shot ?!
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truax isnt really respectable.got stopped in 1 by dirrell.best win probably don george 5 years ago

i know its a 'just get them out there' bill and degale did have tough fight vs top opponent last time, but stll boring as f
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Neither of them should be the main event.
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Truax confirmed for Degale - http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/breakin ... -revealed/

Still waiting for Selby but he Tweeted stating he has known for a few weeks and will be announced today.
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Truax confirmed for Degale - http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/breakin ... -revealed/

Still waiting for Selby but he Tweeted stating he has known for a few weeks and will be announced today.
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jamamb wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 18:17
wesshaw1985 wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 14:59 I've heard its Caleb Truax for DeGale, Nathaniel May for Selby...
boring :roll:
What was you expecting at this short notice?
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wasnt expecting much, and looks like not much is what weve got. as i said, boring.is expecting that supposed to make them non-boring fights?bizarre logic tbh.
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FightFanPlan wrote: 14 Nov 2017, 09:07 Truax confirmed for Degale - http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/breakin ... -revealed/

Still waiting for Selby but he Tweeted stating he has known for a few weeks and will be announced today.
Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-3) for Selby - did see Selby said he’s known the opponent for 3 weeks.
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jamamb wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 18:52 truax isnt really respectable.got stopped in 1 by dirrell.best win probably don george 5 years ago

i know its a 'just get them out there' bill and degale did have tough fight vs top opponent last time, but stll boring as f
I can see why Hearn didn’t want to pay for De Gale’s tune up fight now to be fair.
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Poor.

Put when fights are announced with no opponents for the home fights you can't be optimistic.

Just hope for better next year. Selby will get a decent fight next anyway.
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skanksta wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 18:42
Taansend wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 09:32 Any news, or even rumours on who their opponents are yet?

Less than four weeks away now and it all seems a bit strange that there's no announcements.

Thanks
I've seen Degale is fighting TBA and Selby will be fighting TBC.
Do we have different ABC governing bodies for unannounced opponents now?
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Naandrew wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 03:21 Poor.

Put when fights are announced with no opponents for the home fights you can't be optimistic.

Just hope for better next year. Selby will get a decent fight next anyway.
Yeah at least we know 2018 should be a good year for Selby, opponents wise. Can't say the same for DeGale though, just got to hope the loser of the Eubank Groves fight is snapped up for the summer & then goes onto fight the winner of it back end of the year (which I doubt will happen tbh)
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Marlo Stanfield wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 05:43
Naandrew wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 03:21 Poor.

Put when fights are announced with no opponents for the home fights you can't be optimistic.

Just hope for better next year. Selby will get a decent fight next anyway.
Yeah at least we know 2018 should be a good year for Selby, opponents wise. Can't say the same for DeGale though, just got to hope the loser of the Eubank Groves fight is snapped up for the summer & then goes onto fight the winner of it back end of the year (which I doubt will happen tbh)
Unlikely when you have -

FW just sued Eubank.
Groves/De Gale does more £££ On Sky.
Callum Smith - Matchroom

Eubank v De Gale at best would be ITV.
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3132DW wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 08:29
Marlo Stanfield wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 05:43
Naandrew wrote: 15 Nov 2017, 03:21 Poor.

Put when fights are announced with no opponents for the home fights you can't be optimistic.

Just hope for better next year. Selby will get a decent fight next anyway.
Yeah at least we know 2018 should be a good year for Selby, opponents wise. Can't say the same for DeGale though, just got to hope the loser of the Eubank Groves fight is snapped up for the summer & then goes onto fight the winner of it back end of the year (which I doubt will happen tbh)
Unlikely when you have -

FW just sued Eubank.
Groves/De Gale does more £££ On Sky.
Callum Smith - Matchroom

Eubank v De Gale at best would be ITV.
Yep. I think DeGale will have a terrible year if he signs a promotional contract with Warren. Probably end up defending against the likes of Gavril after he loses the rematch with Benavidez
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wesshaw1985 wrote: 13 Nov 2017, 14:59 I've heard its Caleb Truax for DeGale, Nathaniel May for Selby...
And people on here criticise Hearn

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