Tale of the Tape
| Andre Dirrell | James DeGale | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 24 (KO 16)-1 | |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Height | 6’1” | 6’0 ½” |
| Reach | 75” | N/A |
| Weight | 168 | 168 |
| Stance | Southpaw | Southpaw |
| Hometown | Flint, Michigan | Harlesden, London, UK |
| Rounds Boxed | 134 | 123 |
Andre Dirrell and James DeGale are similar stylistically, and the tape confirms that they are also similar physically and in their career accomplishments. Both fighters are about the same height, with DeGale having just a half-inch height advantage. The two likely have similar reaches, in addition to a comparable number of rounds boxed and knockout percentage.
The tape confirms Dirrell and DeGale are more alike than they may realize. This fight will be challenging for both of them because again, they are basically fighting themselves. A factor that is harder to see (but is equally important) is their differences.
Though the tape lists Dirrell’s stance as southpaw, he frequently switches between that and the orthodox stance. This adds an interesting variable to how the fight will play out; we’ll have to see how Dirrell adjusts in these stances and how DeGale adjusts to Dirrell.
