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DeGale vs. Jack: Prediction, Odds, Date, Stats

James DeGale (Chunky) defends his IBF super-middleweight title against Badou Jack (The Ripper). The winner also wins the vacant Ring Magazine super-middleweight title. Let's take a look at the stats, odds of winning, and the prediction for this fight.

vs
30
Feb 28, 2009
23-1
3
14 (58.3%)
185 cm
188 cm
3 cm
Southpaw
Apr 30, 2016
8m, 15d
13
Age
Debut
Record
Title Fights
KOs
Height
Reach
Ape Index
Stance
Last Fight
Layoff
Win Streak
33
Jun 6, 2009
21-1-1
3
12 (52.2%)
185 cm
185 cm
0 cm
Orthodox
Apr 30, 2016
8m, 15d
5
IBF
sMD
w1
d2
WBC
sMD
w1
d2
super-middleweight
Saturday, 14 Jan 2017
Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
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James DeGale vs. Badou Jack

Date

This fight between James DeGale and Badou Jack took place on at the Barclays Center, New York City, New York, US.

Tale of the Tape

At 185 cm, both the fighters are of the same height. Despite being of the same height, DeGale has longer reach of 188 cm, which is 3 cms longer than Jack's 185 cm. DeGale also has a 3 cm ape index advantage over Jack.

DeGale is coming in to this fight with a record of 23-1 (14 KOs). His last fight was 8 months and 15 days ago against Rogelio Medina, which he won via 12 round unanimous decision.

Rogelio Medina's boxing career

Jack comes in with a record of 21-1-1 (12 KOs). His last fight was 8 months and 15 days ago against Lucian Bute, which he won via 12 round disqualification.

Lucian Bute's boxing career

James DeGale fights out of the southpaw stance, while Badou Jack fights out of the orthodox stance.

On the day of the fight, DeGale will be 30 years and 11 months old. Jack will be 33 years and 2 months old.

Prediction and Odds

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After considering the both the fighters' stats and their performance patterns, the winning odds is calculated to be at 55-45 in favor of James DeGale. Here is the prediction for DeGale vs Jack.

The chances of James DeGale winning is higher, but Badou Jack cannot be counted out. Jack could make it competitive, maybe even win.

Result

The fight ended in a 12 round draw. Both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. Jack is now 21-1-2, and DeGale 23-1-1.

Fight Recommendations

  1. Badou Jack knocks out Ilunga Makabu in the 12th round
  2. James DeGale defeats Caleb Truax via 12-round unanimous decision in their 2nd fight
  3. Badou Jack defeats Lucian Bute via 12 round disqualification
  4. James DeGale defeats Rogelio Medina via 12-round unanimous decision
  5. James DeGale defeats Lucian Bute via 12-round unanimous decision
  6. Badou Jack defeats Anthony Dirrell via 12-round majority decision
  7. Badou Jack knocks out Rogelio Medina in the 6th round