James DeGale vs. Lucian Bute

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Rumoured to be happening on November 14th in America.

Solid first defence of the title. Bute has definitely been Cobra'd but is still a name and a capable fighter.

Not sure what to make of DeGale fighting in the US now after it seemed he was getting a bit of momentum and support with the UK fans.

Hopefully it showcases him to set up a unification with Badou Jack next year.

[b00g13man]

Interesting. I'll go with DeGale in a late stoppage.

[IronDanHamza]

Degale-Bute

Jack-Chavez

Winners meet.

Hopefully by that time Golovkin's fought Ward and the winners can fight the winners.

[-DSG-]

Degale-Bute

Jack-Chavez

Winners meet.

Hopefully by that time Golovkin's fought Ward and the winners can fight the winners.

Ward is going to 175.

[Beercules]

That's a good fight, I'll go with Chunky.

[DoktorSleepless]

The **** is wrong with Haymon? Battle of Ohio in Vegas? Bute vs Degale not in Canada or the UK?

[vorgaphe]

DeGale to KO him early. Bute's chin has been cracked in half by Froch.

[SterlingStained]

if degale can keep up a sustained prolonged offensive attack paper mache bute folds.

[Spacey1991]

Decent fight, winnable for Degale, Bute hasn't quite bounced back since Froch but he's still more than capable enough to test Degale, I think Degale should win a decision as long as he stays focused and disciplined throughout the fight, I had the Dirrell fight fairly close with the KD's being a big factor and thought Degale let some rounds slip away, that's something he needs to address if he's going to stay at world level IMO.

[Spacey1991]

The **** is wrong with Haymon? Battle of Ohio in Vegas? Bute vs Degale not in Canada or the UK?

I could imagine Degale wanting to make a name for himself in America tbh so I think he would be very happy fighting over there more frequently, he's always seemed to look up to the likes of Mayweather and I think he understands the importance of making it over there if he wants to become any sort of household name.