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James DeGale’s BKFC debut descends into chaos with four-point deductions during ‘dirty’ fight

James DeGale’s BKFC debut descends into chaos with four-point deductions during ‘dirty’ fight

James DeGale’s bare-knuckle career got off to a winning start on Saturday night. The Olympic gold medal-winning former boxing world champion fought Matty Floyd at BKFC 81.

James DeGale News / BoxingNews.com / September 28

James DeGale Wins In His BKFC Debut

James DeGale, the former IBF super middleweight champion, beat Matt Floyd on his BKFC debut at BKFC 81 via a unanimous decision: 48-43, 48-43, 47-44.  DeGale was the superior fighter, showing off his boxing skill in the first round, as the jab landed on numerous occasions.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 27

BKFC 81 Fighter Pays Tribute to 17 YO Bolton Teenager Who Tragically Passed Away

There’s still some time before James DeGale and Matt Floyd headline at the AO Arena in Manchester, but BKFC 81 has already delivered fireworks. Andy Thornton wasted no time making his mark, flooring Matty Hill with a thunderous straight left almost immediately.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 25
Who is James DeGale? British Boxing Legend that is making his BKFC Debut

Who is James DeGale? British Boxing Legend that is making his BKFC Debut

The UFC may stand as the biggest combat sports league in the world, but BKFC is closely catching up to the MMA giants, although there’s still a long way to go for the latter.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 25
James DeGale was left bloody, bruised and without his front teeth 8 years before bare-knuckle switch

James DeGale was left bloody, bruised and without his front teeth 8 years before bare-knuckle switch

James DeGale is set to make his debut in bare-knuckle boxing on Saturday night. The history-making former world champion and Olympic gold medalist boxer will take off the gloves for a fight with Matty Floyd at BKFC 81 in Manchester, England.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 22
James DeGale’s bare-knuckle comeback opponent beat legend who came closest to knocking out Floyd Mayweather

James DeGale’s bare-knuckle comeback opponent beat legend who came closest to knocking out Floyd Mayweather

James DeGale will officially return to the ring in BKFC, against an opponent who just defeated a legend. The former 2x IBF world champion hasn’t fought since losing to Chris Eubank Jr back in 2019.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 15
Punches fly as ex-world champion James DeGale brawls with rival ahead of BKFC debut fight

Punches fly as ex-world champion James DeGale brawls with rival ahead of BKFC debut fight

Former world champion boxer James DeGale is still months out from his debut with the BKFC, but that hasn’t stopped him gfrom etting some pre-fight prep in.

James DeGale ends six-year retirement to fight in brutal sport promoted by UFC legend Conor McGregor

James DeGale ends six-year retirement to fight in brutal sport promoted by UFC legend Conor McGregor

James DeGale has reportedly signed with Conor McGregor’s promotion ahead of a return to fighting. At his peak, ‘Chunky’ was a truly tremendous competitor inside the squared circle, capturing the IBF super middleweight world title on two occasions.

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