
Video | Four Title Fights in Two Nights
Four world champions will defend their belts against the highest ranked contenders.
Four world champions will defend their belts against the highest ranked contenders.
IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale held an open media workout on Tuesday in London as he prepares to make the second defense of his title against mandatory challenger Rogelio Medina on Saturday, April 30, live on SHOWTIME from the DC Armory in Washington, D.C.
A three-fight series to crown a unified divisional champion will begin on Saturday, April 30, when WBC 168-pound champion Badou Jack defends his title against former longtime titlist Lucian Bute, and IBF Champion James DeGale risks his belt against mandated challenger Rogelio Medina in a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) from the DC Armory in Washington D.C.
James Degale (22-1, 14 KOs) has no problem going on enemy territory to fight for or defend his IBF Super Middleweight title.
James DeGale defended his IBF Super Middleweight World Championship in a thriller over hometown favorite and former champion Lucian Bute on Saturday in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING.
There’s been a considerable upturn in excitement in the boxing schedule in recent weeks. Big fights drive the interest in the sport, and last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Miguel Cotto fight drew eyes back to the fight game.
On Saturday, November 28, 2015, newly crowned IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James DeGale faces former world champion Lucian Bute in a Showtime Championship Boxing showdown live from the Videotron Centre in Quebec City.
Two days before he departs for Canada, IBF Super Middleweight World Champion James “Chunky” DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs) held an open media workout at the Stonebridge Boxing Club in London as he nears completion of a 10-plus week training camp for his title defense against former world champion and Canadian fan favorite, Lucian Bute (32-2, 25 KOs), of Montreal, on Saturday, Nov. 28, live on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT) from the Vidéotron Centre of Quebec City.
Super middleweight world champion James DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs), of England, and former world champion Lucian Bute (32-2, 25 KOs), of Montreal, completed a two-city, two-country kickoff press conference Thursday in London to formally announce their Nov. 28 showdown in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® live on SHOWTIMEfrom the Vidéotron Centre of Quebec City. There also was a press conference Tuesday in Quebec City.
James Degale made history on Saturday evening becoming the first British Olympic champion to clinch a world title after winning a unanimous decision against Andre Dirrell in Boston.
James "Chunky" DeGale (21-1-0, 14 KOs) defeated American Andre "The Matrix" Dirrell (24-2-0, 16 KOs) by unanimous decision in a close and exciting back and forth fight.
Popular Irish Middleweight Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan made quick and easy work of the Dominican Republics Melvin Betancourt in front of a Boston fight crowd that seems to be taking him in as one of their own. Ryan "The Polish Prince" Kielczewski and Logan McGuinness also scored wins.
Both Andre Dirrell and James DeGale made weight on Friday to officially finalize their bout on Saturday in Boston.
Fighters participating on Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT.
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