James DeGale vs. Rogelio Medina
Liam Brady, Staff Writer/Graphic Designer
Rogelio Medina has never been able to ascend to the level required to be a champion, and has come short all the time against prospective fighters, other than J’Leon Love.
James DeGale will be too quick and too elusive, which is why he will comprehensively beat Medina. I say he wins in similar fashion to Jack’s victory over Medina, though
DeGale stops him in less than six rounds.
Prediction: DeGale
Jack O’Connell, Staff Writer
Just like Dominic Wade was against Gennady Golovkin last week, Rogelio Medina is an IBF mandatory replacement. And just like Wade was against Golovkin, Medina is completely out of his league against DeGale.
I think DeGale knows this, though. Luckily for us, DeGale is also a showman. Against Lucian Bute, he seemed to want to put on a show and chose to go to war. DeGale won’t simply thrash Medina. I mean, he easily could if he wanted to, but he won’t.
He’ll let Medina get off some shots, taking a few here and there. But it’s the DeGale show, and James is the star attraction.
I expect DeGale and Medina to slug it out for a couple of rounds before DeGale kicks it into gear. DeGale by mid-round TKO.
Prediction: DeGale
Chris Nicastro, Staff Writer
Rogelio Who? This is a showcase fight for James DeGale. He’ll knock this guy out early.
DeGale vs. Badou Jack coming right up.
Prediction: DeGale
Shelbi Keyes, Staff Writer
The IBF Super Middleweight title will be on the line Saturday night at the DC Armory in the clash between James “Chunky” DeGale and Rogelio “Porky” Medina. DeGale has a record of 22-1 with 14 knockouts and has won his last 12 fights. Medina is coming into the fight with a record of 36-6 including 30 knockouts, and has won his last four fights.
DeGale does a great job at controlling the ring with constant movement and aggressive forward approach. DeGale is more often than not the aggressor in his fights and is always looking to exchange with his opponents. Although DeGale thrives on offense, he also uses his length to his advantage defensively.
Medina has quick hands and much like DeGale is known to be the aggressor in his fights. Medina has knocked out the last seven fighters he has faced–solidifying the fact that he has power in both hands. Medina hasn’t had the toughest resume throughout his career, but this fight will be his first real shot to prove he’s a top Super Middleweight contender.
I am expecting this fight to be a competitive early on, but I believe that DeGale’s aggressive offensive style will be too much for Medina.
Prediction: DeGale
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
In the battle of Chunky versus Porky (you can’t make this stuff up) I like James DeGale to stop Rogelio Medina and move on to face the winner of Badou Jack versus Lucian Bute.
Not much to write here, DeGale is just better and he’s on a nice roll.
Prediction: DeGale
