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anyone else think Degale doesn't look nearly as fast as he did when he first turned over?

Counter-puncher wrote:anyone else think Degale doesn't look nearly as fast as he did when he first turned over?

I cant imagine he's 'shot' already! Lol. I dont think he's putting punches together in combination as much as he was in the past in his last few fights. On top of that, I think he's been going through the motions to a large extent in some of these fights.

Old Jack J wrote:Degale reminds me a bit of a young carl froch. You hear the hype, you watch the guy but you were/are always thinking 'if he just put 10% more in he would be awesome'. Degale very much fits that description. I feel he could have stopped the armenian guy alot sooner but sort of bumbled his way through doing enough to win the rounds.

I think degale should fight as mandatory challenger next up. I also think its a very winnable fight for him.

I think Degale has all the qualities to be a truely world class fighter. He has a good boxing brain, he's fast, he's got decent enough power without being a 'puncher' and his chin seems pretty sturdy aside from gym reports in the past that said he sparred bigger guys who could punch and the shots would just bounce off of him. It's funny the comparison with Froch as they're both pretty ungainly looking aswell at times but yet get the job done.

columbo wrote:

Counter-puncher wrote:anyone else think Degale doesn't look nearly as fast as he did when he first turned over?

I cant imagine he's 'shot' already! Lol. I dont think he's putting punches together in combination as much as he was in the past in his last few fights. On top of that, I think he's been going through the motions to a large extent in some of these fights.

but does he seem, to you, to have the same virtuouso speed and athleticism that he had when he turned pro?

Counter-puncher wrote:

columbo wrote:

Counter-puncher wrote:anyone else think Degale doesn't look nearly as fast as he did when he first turned over?

I cant imagine he's 'shot' already! Lol. I dont think he's putting punches together in combination as much as he was in the past in his last few fights. On top of that, I think he's been going through the motions to a large extent in some of these fights.

but does he seem, to you, to have the same virtuouso speed and athleticism that he had when he turned pro?

I can see your point. Possibly not! I'l guess we'll see when he fights the likes of Bika and he has to be on his A-game if it's still there or not. I hope it is as ive warmed to him over the last year or so. He seems like an alright guy in reality. On top of that, i'd love to see the rematch with Groves!

he looks like a sh1t, slower version of fvcking Dirrell right now

Counter-puncher wrote:he looks like a sh1t, slower version of fvcking Dirrell right now

Haha. Which one? Andre or Anthony? Andre seems to of disappeared off of the face of the earth at the moment which is sad to see as he could beat anyone in this division bar Ward and even then i'd fancy him to give him his toughest fight!

the one who turned the Froch fight into a sh1t sandwich. never seen the less-talented brother

i still think degale would benefit from a change in trainer

Rogers21 wrote:i still think degale would benefit from a change in trainer

Im with you 100% on that. I dont rate Mcdonell. Booth would be a great fit I reckon. Can you imagine if he had the rematch with Groves aswell with Booth in his corner? That would be brilliant haha.

booth would be brilliant from him all though i couldnt see it happening, maybe an american trainer could take him to the next level he definitely has the ability just not being used right at the minute

How many rounds would his opponent have gone with Groves? 3 max? Different levels.

TopGun wrote:How many rounds would his opponent have gone with Groves? 3 max? Different levels.

Groves may have got him out of there sooner, doesnt mean he is a different level to Degale, just a bigger puncher