James DeGale...what next?

[Final round]

Hes another Fraudley Harrison, a gold medalist who will be boo'd and hated everytime he fights and turn out to be a bit of a joke as a professional.

Hmm not really he's already shown more aggression than Aud.

I'd Sod the trolling under the Haymaker banner just stick to crediting the winner.

What's next for the Gingerbread man? 8)

[RJP]

Career is over, another British prospect who will never amount to genuine world class.

Why is his career over? I thougt he edged the fight and I still believe he has what it takes to be a successful fighter of at least EBU caliber.

At least. I still think he'll go further than Groves.

I concur. He'll watch that tape and realised that he allowed himself getting diddled by a determined and focused fighter following a shrewd game plan. However, he'll also see that whenever he strung combinations together and moved forward, he had George rolling.

[hayemaker]

James DeFail has no power, he might reach Euro level but hes never going to be genuine world class, how can anyone watch that and see anything but another overhyped british bum

[Crease]

Can't agree. I still see a fragility about Groves that will be exposed at some point. And let's not get carried away, it was a waiffer thin decision, albeit a tactically astute one.

Agreed. But tonight both fighters were Champions, and they both had a title to gain. For a rematch, the situation would be different, and what would Groves gain by beating him again?
It's a no win situation for Groves, if he beat DeGale again, he's just repeating a past achievement.

The rematch would do big money if they staged it tomorrow and has a ready made support bout in Clev-Bellew. It'll happen this summer and, as long as this hasn't ruined him psychologically, I'd fancy Degale to force the pace next time.

Yes. It would be a dangerous fight for Groves, but the loss (of what he stands to lose) doesn't weigh with what he satnd to gain.

[Crease]

James DeFail has no power, he might reach Euro level but hes never going to be genuine world class, how can anyone watch that and see anything but another overhyped british bum

Are you the real David Haye, sir?

[hayemaker]

James DeFail has no power, he might reach Euro level but hes never going to be genuine world class, how can anyone watch that and see anything but another overhyped british bum

Are you the real David Haye, sir?

No!

[SAPFO]

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I think DeGale needs to go to the states and box over there. He hasn't exactly got a huge fanbase over here, and he'd get much better sparring.

I thought this at the start

[Final round]

James DeFail has no power, he might reach Euro level but hes never going to be genuine world class, how can anyone watch that and see anything but another overhyped british bum

Are you the real David Haye, sir?

Nah he's some buddy on a Iphone Adam would be the first to say DeGale has the tools but just needs to learn how to use them.

[Gazmac81]

say he strugled to make weight and get shot at cleverly for world title on Pay per view BONANZA

[palooka]

What a load of bollocks. That was a tight, close and tough bout between 2 top class man. If they boxed 10 times there wouldn't be much space between them. I thought DeGale had won the bout by being the aggressor but do like Groves more as a person.

[RJP]

Can't agree. I still see a fragility about Groves that will be exposed at some point. And let's not get carried away, it was a waiffer thin decision, albeit a tactically astute one.

Agreed. But tonight both fighters were Champions, and they both had a title to gain. For a rematch, the situation would be different, and what would Groves gain by beating him again?
It's a no win situation for Groves, if he beat DeGale again, he's just repeating a past achievement.

The rematch would do big money if they staged it tomorrow and has a ready made support bout in Clev-Bellew. It'll happen this summer and, as long as this hasn't ruined him psychologically, I'd fancy Degale to force the pace next time.

Yes. It would be a dangerous fight for Groves, but the loss (of what he stands to lose) doesn't weigh with what he satnd to gain.

I see your point but, given the paper thin decision and Frank's clout with the board, a rematch will almost certainly be mandated. Would George really want to lose his belt, a massive payday and risk being accused of bottling it?

I think some people are being very reactionary about a fight which could clearly have gone either way.

[SAPFO]

James DeFail has no power, he might reach Euro level but hes never going to be genuine world class, how can anyone watch that and see anything but another overhyped british bum

Are you the real David Haye, sir?

No!

Brian Badonde!

[hayemaker]

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I think DeGale needs to go to the states and box over there. He hasn't exactly got a huge fanbase over here, and he'd get much better sparring.

DeGale would be a punching bag in the States, Groves is a decent domestic level fighter nothing more and look how clued he was when his opponent wasn't a stationary tomato can, in the States he'd be exposed against any decent level of competition.

[RJP]

What a load of bollocks. That was a tight, close and tough bout between 2 top class man. If they boxed 10 times there wouldn't be much space between them. I thought DeGale had won the bout by being the aggressor but do like Groves more as a person.

[Carbo]

If I were Degale manager-promoter here's what I'd do.

First, understand that he didn't take a great deal of punishment, and needs to not be given soft touches. I suspect he's the kind of fighter who, if not matched tough, will slack off. He should therefore be put on the same card as Groves once or twice, in tough fights, and do a bit of "I was robbed" bad-mouthing, before being rematched.

Insist also that he learns how to build fights behind the jab.

[hurlock]

new trainer.

[Tommy Gunn13]

I hope they dont rematch straight away,let Degale wait,how Groves was talking on the 5live interview he going to be PPV all the time or so he thinks...Chuffed for the lad tho(i scored it a draw) Also id take that cash of Degale for covering his purse&not let him of with it either....

[cgoodings]

I can't stand the arrogant prick, hopefully this will sort out his attitude, New trainer, new promoter and go to America, didn't do Amir Khan much harm".................. (I know what your thinking...... Fraudley.)

[charlieb]

new trainer.

How about Booth?

[charlieb]

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I think DeGale needs to go to the states and box over there. He hasn't exactly got a huge fanbase over here, and he'd get much better sparring.

DeGale would be a punching bag in the States, Groves is a decent domestic level fighter nothing more and look how clued he was when his opponent wasn't a stationary tomato can, in the States he'd be exposed against any decent level of competition.

Steady on, think you're doing both fighters a huge disservice there.

[leforge]

Warren your on your way Defail and Gavin are going nowhere!

[hurlock]

new trainer.

How about Booth?

I said that earlier, he'd do wonders with Degale.

i dont rate booth :!: he never had confidence in his fighter & degale threw it away tonight in the early rds.

[charlieb]

new trainer.

How about Booth?

I said that earlier, he'd do wonders with Degale.

I genuinely think he could... christ, can you imagine the look on Warren's face when he heard the news that Degale had done a runner.

[charlieb]

How about Booth?

I said that earlier, he'd do wonders with Degale.

i dont rate booth :!: he never had confidence in his fighter & degale threw it away tonight in the early rds.

Clearly

[hurlock]

look at the anderson fight :!: dont brawl groves went back to the amatures tonight.