Degale’s got the talent, got the athleticism, need to bounce back. George Groves took than the British and Commonwealth titles home with him but possibly more importantly he took ‘Chunky’s 0 on that unforgettable night at the 02 arena. Despite being on the wrong end of split decision the road does not enf here for Degale. Back from holiday and back in the Gym 10-1 Degale has introduced the Xbox Kinect’s boxing game to his training programme. Not a bad way to relax and take your mind off boxing, playing a boxing game. Frank Warren was told by the boxing council that Degale will not receive a rematch with Groves so must put this disappointment behind him and look to rebuild his career after his first professional defeat. If boxing history has taught us anything it is that your 0 in going to go sooner or later. Think of it like the chicken pox, it’s good to get it out of the way. Draw inspiration from the likes of Carl Froch and Amir khan who claimed world honours after losing their perfect record. In Carl’s case he regained his title in the very next fight, granted it was vacated but I’m trying to stay positive.
Nigel Benn has told SunSport “for me the fight was flat, when people pay that kind of money you can’t dance around and do all that kind of stuff”. the fans for me were very much in Groves’ corner and after a 12 round thriller I’m sure they’d be more than happy to pay to see it all again. Not forgetting of course Nathan Cleverley defending his newly acclaimed WBO Light Heavyweight title in style and the performance of young prospect Billy Joe Saunders proving his broken wrist is a thing of the past. Boxing fans could have asked for a better nights entertainment. In hindsight James Degale can still set his sights on more titles and losing his first fight could be a blessing in disguise for the Olympic gold medalist and a future clash with George Groves could be on the cards, only Chunky is now forced to work for it and work for it he will.
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