James DeGale takes unexpected punishment from Rogelio Medina, but retains 168-pound crown
James DeGale welcomed an offensive attack by hammer-fisted Mexican Rogelio Medina, and the 168-pound champion got every bit of that during a contested unanimous decision victory Saturday at the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
James DeGale intent on taking care of business in title defense against Rogelio Medina
James DeGale knows all about upsets. And the Londoner is adamant Saturday’s clash with Rogelio Medina is not going to be another one.
James DeGale's next two objectives: Take care of Rogelio Medina, then clean up the 168-pound division
James DeGale wants to make two things very clear: First, he has huge respect for Rogelio Medina, his next opponent. Second, he insists Medina is merely a stepping stone to his ultimate goal—namely, total domination of the 168-pound weight class.
Andre Dirrell still feeling like a champ after losing to James DeGale
After coming up short Saturday in his second attempt at a 168-pound world title, Andre Dirrell was still a winner when he arrived home Sunday.
The Moment: Andre Dirrell vs James DeGale
When James DeGale’s booming left hand sent Andre Dirrell to the canvas with 25 seconds remaining in the second round, followed 16 seconds later by a second knockdown, the Englishman established The Moment in Saturday’s 168-pound title bout.
James DeGale does early damage in win over Andre Dirrell
Fighting for the first time in the United States, James DeGale didn’t want to leave anything to chance against Andre Dirrell.
Andre Dirrell, James DeGale turn up the heat before their brawl in Boston
It almost seemed a cruel juxtaposition to make Andre Dirrell and James DeGale weigh in for their fight in front of Boston’s historic marketplace Faneuil Hall on Friday.
James DeGale with plenty to prove in title fight against Andre Dirrell
James DeGale is ready for Saturday’s 168-pound title fight against Andre Dirrell, boasting of improved punching power and a full recovery from surgery in December 2013.
