James DeGale will finally have the chance to win back the IBF super-middleweight world title on April 7th in Nevada.
He is looking to right the wrongs of his last performance when he surrendered his title shockingly to underdog Caleb Truax in London last year.
The 2008 Olympic Gold medalist has returned back to U.S soil for training headquarters furthermore. A decision that DeGale
The Briton will look to prove to the world, he is still the best fighter in his weight class.
James DeGale training in LA for Caleb Truax rematch: https://t.co/c0VUPr4tm1#boxingpic.twitter.com/94iVGxHG7m
— Boxing News (@BoxingNewsED) March 22, 2018
“When the doctor told me that some athletes recover from that injury in six months, I had it set in my mind that I would box again in December,” said DeGale.
“No one was going to tell me otherwise. I rushed my injury and I wasn’t at my full fitness. I can only blame myself.”
“My mindset at the time was that I can beat Truax with no hands,” said DeGale.
“It was the wrong way to think. I’m an elite fighter and this is a dangerous sport. I’ve only got myself to blame.”
“This time, I’m going to make it right. My training is like night and day compared to last camp.”
‘Chunky’ James DeGale commented that he still believes that he is still the number one best fighter at the weight limit of 168 lbs.
“On my best day, no one in this division can beat me. No disrespect to Caleb Truax, but I’m a much better fighter.”
.@jamesdegale1 (23-2-1, 14 KOs) was the first British boxer to win a Gold Medal in the Olympics (2008 Beijing Games) and a world championship as a professional. He returns to the ring to try to become a two-time IBF champion against Caleb Truax. #TruaxDeGale#FighteroftheWeekpic.twitter.com/ZPoszUbNSO
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) March 17, 2018
Additionally, DeGale shared his training preparations could not be going better and he feels more at home back Stateside.
Now I’m training how I should have trained for the last fight.”
“The U.S. is really my second home now,” said DeGale.
“In the past when I’ve fought on the East Coast I’ve gone down to Miami to train heading into the fight.”
“This time California seemed like the perfect place to go before Las Vegas.”
“This is my first time training in California. But so far I’ve been really comfortable at the Team Watson Boxing Club.”
EXCLUSIVE: @jamesdegale1 responds to critics who say he should retire if he loses to @GoldenCalebT in their April 7th rematch. That—and more—this week on #PBCJabs. pic.twitter.com/qHnvNSNnFQ
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) March 22, 2018
“I’ve got some great sparring lined up, including working with Gabriel Rosado.”
“Most importantly my body is super fit and injury-free.”
“Everything is geared to getting my title back on April 7 and leaving no doubt in the ring.”
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