James DeGale's Top 10 Fights

James DeGale's boxing record include 29 fights, 15 KO wins, and winning 2 world titles at the super-middleweight division. Here is a look at his 10 best performances — 5 of these are KO wins.
  • #1.

    James DeGale defeats Caleb Truax in their 2nd fight

    On April 7, 2018, James DeGale and Caleb Truax met again in an immediate rematch.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 53% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 29 days. Truax was on a 3-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 29 days.

    James DeGale defeated Caleb Truax via unanimous decision in the rematch and wins the IBF title. DeGale improves his record to 24-2-1, while Truax adds a loss to his record at 29-4-2.

  • #2.

    James DeGale defeats Lucian Bute

    On November 28, 2015, the 29-year-old IBF super-middleweight world champion, James DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs), faced a 35-year-old Romanian boxer Lucian Bute (32-2, 25 KOs), in a title defense fight.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 11-fight win streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 5 days. Bute was on a 1-fight win streak with a 73% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 13 days.

    James DeGale defeated Lucian Bute via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title. DeGale improves his record to 22-1, while Bute adds a loss to his record at 32-3.

  • #3.

    James DeGale defeats Rogelio Medina

    On April 30, 2016, the 30-year-old IBF super-middleweight world champion, James DeGale (22-1, 14 KOs), faced a 27-year-old Mexican boxer Rogelio Medina (36-6, 30 KOs), in a title defense fight.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 12-fight win streak with a 60% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 2 days. Medina was on a 4-fight win streak with a 71% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 11 months and 21 days.

    James DeGale defeated Rogelio Medina via unanimous decision and successfully defended his IBF super-middleweight title. DeGale improves his record to 23-1, while Medina adds a loss to his record at 36-7.

  • #4.

    James DeGale defeats Andre Dirrell

    On May 23, 2015, 29-year-old James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs) and 31-year-old Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) fought for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 10-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 1 day. Dirrell was on a 6-fight win streak with a 64% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 4 days.

    James DeGale defeated Andre Dirrell via unanimous decision . DeGale improves his record to 21-1, while Dirrell adds a loss to his record at 24-2.

  • #5.

    James DeGale stops Stjepan Božić

    On June 8, 2013, a 27-year-old James DeGale (15-1, 10 KOs) and Stjepan Božić met in the ring in a super-middleweight bout.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 5-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 22 days.

    James DeGale stopped Stjepan Božić via RTD in the 4th round. DeGale improves his record to 16-1 (11 KOs)

  • #6.

    James DeGale knocks out Cristian Sanavia

    On April 21, 2012, a 26-year-old James DeGale (11-1, 8 KOs) and Cristian Sanavia met in the ring in a super-middleweight bout.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 6 days.

    James DeGale stopped Cristian Sanavia via TKO in the 4th round. DeGale improves his record to 12-1 (9 KOs)

  • #7.

    James DeGale and Badou Jack fight to a draw

    On January 14, 2017, the 30-year-old IBF super-middleweight champion, James DeGale (23-1, 14 KOs), and the 33-year-old WBC super-middleweight champion Badou Jack (21-1-1, 12 KOs) met in a title-unification fight.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 13-fight win streak with a 58% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 15 days. Jack was on a 5-fight win streak with a 52% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 8 months and 15 days.

    The fight ended in a majority decision draw, and both the fighters retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. — DeGale is now 23-1-1 and Jack, 21-1-2.

  • #8.

    James DeGale knocks out Marco Antonio Peribán

    On November 22, 2014, a 28-year-old James DeGale (19-1, 13 KOs) and Marco Antonio Peribán met in the ring.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 9-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 22 days.

    James DeGale stopped Marco Antonio Peribán via TKO in the 3rd round. DeGale improves his record to 20-1 (14 KOs)

  • #9.

    James DeGale knocks out Brandon Gonzáles

    On May 31, 2014, a 28-year-old James DeGale (18-1, 12 KOs) and Brandon Gonzáles met in the ring.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 30 days.

    James DeGale stopped Brandon Gonzáles via TKO in the 4th round. DeGale improves his record to 19-1 (13 KOs)

  • #10.

    James DeGale knocks out Paul Smith

    On December 11, 2010, a 24-year-old James DeGale (8-0, 6 KOs) and Paul Smith met in the ring in a super-middleweight bout.

    DeGale came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 75% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 23 days.

    James DeGale stopped Paul Smith via TKO in the 9th round. DeGale improves his record to 9-0 (7 KOs)

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