handsofstone wrote: ↑17 Feb 2019, 16:02
I picked Eubank Jr to beat Groves but he got schooled, still stylistically I think he beats DeGale , he's getting him at the right time, I had DeGale losing both Truax fights, he was poor in both, no jab or any signs of the slickness he once showed, he's picked up a routine stoppage since winning the Truax rematch but seeing as he gave up his title I do wonder about his hunger and the reasons he's fighting on, still it wasn't too long ago he held Jack to a draw plus DeGale's always been a boxer who has off nights ever since he turned pro
Eubank Jr has never had a jab to neglect using in the first place and has a low boxing IQ, his natural athleticism along with his deluded self belief has took him pretty far considering his lack of amateur experience, he's beaten some decent fighters but hasn't the brain to outbox the top guys, he's always extremely fit which makes his lazy spells all the more baffling
I suppose theres a chance DeGale can show Eubank Jr about levels and can old man him, DeGale cant stay still and lean on the ropes like he has in the past as that's what Eubank needs to find an opening, DeGale never done it in the Truax rematch so hopefully he doesn't do it here as i'd like to see him win here
My overriding feeling is though Eubank Jr will be right up for this and put in a career best win, he might be outfoxed early but as DeGale inevitably tires I cant see Eubank Jr letting the opportunity slip by and I have a hunch he'll force a stoppage with sheer volume, no doubt they'll be plenty uppercuts thrown by him
Nice analysis
All I hope for is the Best DeGale to show up on the night, and make this the fan friendly fight it has the potential to be. I'm not fussed who wins, its only a fight for a fight's sake anyway.
Simply put for me it's a case of what DeGale has left,and imo what he's got left isn't enough to even beat Eubank Jnr at this stage,who if nothing else sets a pace that degale,who likes to chill on the ropes will struggle with....Jnr couldn't be getting chunky at a better time
Few year back chunky wouldlve took Jnr to school,but this is boxing,fighters decline& become faded versions of themselves & young fighters get the opportunity to beat them
JimJim2009 wrote: ↑18 Feb 2019, 15:25
Can anyone help here - I like this match up and will order the PPV - haven't bought one off ITV box office before. I have a normal Sky system. How hard have ITV made it for me to part with my money ?
When you buy off ITV PPV for the first time you have to register on www.itvboxoffice.com - just click Sky & follow the instructions for a new customer. Once you've paid for one show via the website you can then order future fights on ITV PPV directly through the Sky remote & it will charge the same card as opposed to being added to your Sky bill
Has DeGale ever struggled making weight?
I don't like the look of him, maybe hasn't lost the weight well, I will be interested to see how he looks on the scales.
Ha ha he was blowing smoke up his ass in all those BT films He's pretty much saying what everyone allready knows, he's tough but bang average when it comes to skill and ring IQ
Lots of people are calling this on the basis of potentially how much Degale has left and I'm no different because we all know what Eubank brings and its mostly work rate, stamina, heart etc. I voted Chunky on points but am not sure I like his body language and general demeanour the last week or two, he seems like a man who knows his days are numbered and is hoping for one last big performance. If he's trained right and done the weight properly though (things which you'd expect from a seasoned pro) and doesn't take too much time off during the fight I think he could comfortably outbox Eubank similar to how Groves did.
I also look at the fact he is a genuine super-middle whilst Junior is a career 160 pounder and that is in Degales favour too, he's taken heavy shots from the likes of Badou Jack and come through so unless his legs are wobbly and his chin is suddenly failing he should come through this one still standing. I'm not a betting man at all but if I had to put money on this one I'd edge it towards Degale, although if I'm honest that may be more to do with Eubank coming up short in previous attempts at stepping up a level vs Saunders and Groves than my belief in James.
You'd think DeGale still has enough left to get a win,in terms of boxing skills & the fact he is a seasoned pro at least,but just can't see him being able to assert himself enough to keep Jnr honest & from trying to knock him all over the place all night
danconnollyeire wrote: ↑22 Feb 2019, 08:37
Could be a premature stoppage. DeGale sits on the rope, Eubank hands 100 arm shots in a row, ref jumps in early, DeGale not hurt at all
Really hope DeGale can find some form and get the job done tomorrow night but if the Truax fights are anything to go by then it could be a tough evening for him. Anywhere near his best and he wins handsomely but those days look to have been and gone & he will most likely have to work hard every round against a willing but obviously flawed Eubank Jr.
As previously said it really depends on which DeGale turns up/what he has left in the tank, would be a $hite way for a decorated fighter to go out but time waits for no one.
He's pretty much saying what everyone allready knows, he's tough but bang average when it comes to skill and ring IQ