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He's not fought since January and has no fight scheduled.
The obvious rematch option with Jack after the draw, disappeared when Jack moved to LHW.

His domestic rivals are all tied up in the SMW tournament.
I don't see Ramirez happening and there is no way Benavidez will be asked to fight Degale after just lifting his first title.

Andre Dirrell was allowed to move into interim position, is that a fight the IBF will mandate? Is it one we need to see again?

In a division full of interesting options, there doesn't appear to be a lot on the table for Degale

He’ll either appear on undercard of Haye/Bellew or he’ll be Feb 4th show at O2 unless he gets something in the US maybe on Matchroom show.

He’s only been punching again after major shoulder op.

Gilberto Ramirez ?

SAPFO wrote:Gilberto Ramirez ?

I sure hope so. That's possibly the best matchup that can be made at 168 right now.

gilgamesh wrote:

SAPFO wrote:Gilberto Ramirez ?

I sure hope so. That's possibly the best matchup that can be made at 168 right now.

It's like them both walking into a party, looking around, and realising they are the only ones there. Might as well get on the dance floor while it's free..

Rocky Fielding.

https://twitter.com/Rocky87Fielding/sta ... 0261939201

might be a hint in that tweet...

Why wasn't he in the tournament - is he still recovering from last his fight? I understand Bellew had more money to make at HW v Haye (although I disagree with that in boxing terms)

He could have propelled his name and money with this, especially fighting Groves or Eubank Jr

Is he fit again? I haven't heard about him lately

Noxy wrote:Is he fit again? I haven't heard about him lately

I think he said he was coming back in December.

Losing defence against Chris Eubank Jnr when he withdraws from the SS.

wesshaw1985 wrote:https://twitter.com/Rocky87Fielding/sta ... 0261939201

might be a hint in that tweet...

It would be hilarious if fielding got a world title fight before Callum Smith

Naandrew wrote:

wesshaw1985 wrote:https://twitter.com/Rocky87Fielding/sta ... 0261939201

might be a hint in that tweet...

It would be hilarious if fielding got a world title fight before Callum Smith

hasn't Smith just fought for the prestigious WBC 'Diamond' Belt?

leejonesjnr wrote:Losing defence against Chris Eubank Jnr when he withdraws from the SS.

Why would Eubank withdraw to fight Degale when Groves is next? Groves is less dangerous than Degale at this point I'd figure. Or at least not any more dangerous than Degale.

Naandrew wrote:It would be hilarious if fielding got a world title fight before Callum Smith

I think that it is quite realistic that both Fielding and Ryder get world title shots before Smith.

gilgamesh wrote:Why would Eubank withdraw to fight Degale when Groves is next? Groves is less dangerous than Degale at this point I'd figure. Or at least not any more dangerous than Degale.

They surely have a contract with him that makes pulling out of the tournament have negative consequences.

What rules do they have to stop him doing it?

Horse wrote:

gilgamesh wrote:Why would Eubank withdraw to fight Degale when Groves is next? Groves is less dangerous than Degale at this point I'd figure. Or at least not any more dangerous than Degale.

They surely have a contract with him that makes pulling out of the tournament have negative consequences.

What rules do they have to stop him doing it?

I don't know for sure, but yeah like you I'd assume he has some sort of contractual obligation. He could probably pull out if he suffered a debilitating injury or something, but he surely didn't do that against Yildirim.

3132DW wrote:
He’s only been punching again after major shoulder op.

Well that kind of explains it

Unfinished business with Dirrel IMO. Fight was razor tight and but for that terrible start (where DeGale does deserve credit off course) then surely Dirrell would have got the nod.

stujones wrote:Unfinished business with Dirrel IMO. Fight was razor tight and but for that terrible start (where DeGale does deserve credit off course) then surely Dirrell would have got the nod.

If that's the case then have it over here. I know DeGales been pining for a homecoming for a while now. I can't stand they Dirrell cùnts though. I've never disliked anyone as much in this sport in all my years of watching it as them and Angel Garcia!

Couldn't stand Michael Gomez but I had respect and admiration for him at least!

Stuarty30 wrote:

stujones wrote:Unfinished business with Dirrel IMO. Fight was razor tight and but for that terrible start (where DeGale does deserve credit off course) then surely Dirrell would have got the nod.

If that's the case then have it over here. I know DeGales been pining for a homecoming for a while now. I can't stand they Dirrell cùnts though. I've never disliked anyone as much in this sport in all my years of watching it as them and Angel Garcia!

Couldn't stand Michael Gomez but I had respect and admiration for him at least!

Yeah, although with both associated with Al Hayman, who doesn't like to travel - I cannot see it happening, but yes DeGale is the proper champion he SHOULD have home advantage.

stujones wrote:

Stuarty30 wrote:

stujones wrote:Unfinished business with Dirrel IMO. Fight was razor tight and but for that terrible start (where DeGale does deserve credit off course) then surely Dirrell would have got the nod.

If that's the case then have it over here. I know DeGales been pining for a homecoming for a while now. I can't stand they Dirrell cùnts though. I've never disliked anyone as much in this sport in all my years of watching it as them and Angel Garcia!

Couldn't stand Michael Gomez but I had respect and admiration for him at least!

Yeah, although with both associated with Al Hayman, who doesn't like to travel - I cannot see it happening, but yes DeGale is the proper champion he SHOULD have home advantage.

After Andre's bitch fit after the Froch bout I can't see him being too excited about heading back over here.

Horse wrote:

gilgamesh wrote:Why would Eubank withdraw to fight Degale when Groves is next? Groves is less dangerous than Degale at this point I'd figure. Or at least not any more dangerous than Degale.

They surely have a contract with him that makes pulling out of the tournament have negative consequences.

What rules do they have to stop him doing it?

More money than he'll see anywhere else is rules enough. No way he's pulling out for another fight.

Stuarty30 wrote:

stujones wrote:

Stuarty30 wrote:
If that's the case then have it over here. I know DeGales been pining for a homecoming for a while now. I can't stand they Dirrell cùnts though. I've never disliked anyone as much in this sport in all my years of watching it as them and Angel Garcia!

Couldn't stand Michael Gomez but I had respect and admiration for him at least!

Yeah, although with both associated with Al Hayman, who doesn't like to travel - I cannot see it happening, but yes DeGale is the proper champion he SHOULD have home advantage.

After Andre's bitch fit after the Froch bout I can't see him being too excited about heading back over here.

Don't get me started on that one... Not saying I'm a huge Dirrell fan - I admire his skill set though and would have loved to have seen him and Ward at their pomp go for it... but for me Dirrell vs Froch was one of the worse decisions in a UK ring.

A bad beating from Eubank JR at some stage. Degale takes too much punishment his career wont last very much longer I fear.