Best fights of James DeGale
Over 10 years as a professional, James DeGale has compiled a 25-3-1 (15) record, including 18 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James DeGale defeats Lucian Bute
On November 28, 2015 James DeGale defended his IBF super middleweight title against Lucian Bute. DeGale was 29 years old with a record of 21-1, and Bute was 35 with a record of 32-2. DeGale was on a 11-fight winning streak and Bute was coming off a win. DeGale won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. James DeGale defeats Caleb Truax in their 2nd fight
On April 7, 2018 James DeGale fought Caleb Truax for the IBF super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. DeGale was 32 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Truax was 34 with a record of 29-3-2. DeGale was coming off a loss, while Truax was on a 3-fight winning streak. DeGale won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
3. James DeGale defeats Rogelio Medina
On April 30, 2016 James DeGale defended his IBF super middleweight title against Rogelio Medina. DeGale was 30 years old with a record of 22-1, and Medina was 27 with a record of 36-6. DeGale was on a 12-fight winning streak and Medina was on a 4-fight winning streak. DeGale won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. James DeGale defeats Andre Dirrell
On May 23, 2015 James DeGale fought Andre Dirrell for the vacant IBF super middleweight title. DeGale was 29 years old with a record of 20-1, and Dirrell was 31 with a record of 24-1. DeGale was on a 10-fight winning streak and Dirrell was on a 6-fight winning streak. DeGale won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. James DeGale KOs Paul Smith
On December 11, 2010 James DeGale fought Paul Smith for the British super middleweight title. DeGale was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Smith was 28 with a record of 29-1. DeGale was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 6-fight winning streak. DeGale stopped Paul Smith via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
6. James DeGale KOs Fidel Muñoz
On September 30, 2018 James DeGale faced Fidel Muñoz. DeGale was 32 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Muñoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeGale was coming off a win. DeGale stopped Fidel Muñoz via KO in the 3rd round.
7. James DeGale loses to Chris Eubank Jr. via unanimous decision
On February 23, 2019 James DeGale fought Chris Eubank Jr. for the vacant IBO super middleweight title. DeGale was 33 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 27-2. DeGale was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jr. was coming off a win. DeGale lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jr..
8. James DeGale draws with Badou Jack
On January 14, 2017 James DeGale, the IBF super middleweight champion, met Badou Jack, the WBC super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. DeGale was 30 years old with a record of 23-1, and Jack was 33 with a record of 21-1-1. DeGale was on a 13-fight winning streak and Jack was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
9. James DeGale KOs Cristian Sanavia
On April 21, 2012 James DeGale defended his European super middleweight title against Cristian Sanavia. DeGale was 26 years old with a record of 11-1, and Sanavia was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeGale was coming off a win. DeGale stopped Cristian Sanavia via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. James DeGale KOs Marco Antonio Peribán
On November 22, 2014 James DeGale faced Marco Antonio Peribán. DeGale was 28 years old with a record of 19-1, and Peribán was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeGale was on a 9-fight winning streak. DeGale stopped Marco Antonio Peribán via TKO in the 3rd round.