I can see why you would think that & you might be right. But opinions about Groves would be similar at one time, can he stick to a game plan ? Will he gas out ? And he proved last night he had the discipline to carry out a plan to the letter. DeGale might get drawn in to a fight but he can still control Eubank on the inside, Eubank is too wild & doesn't set anything up. This whole Eubank is a tank, a machine, he'll walk through fire and brimstone to win. That went out the window last night against skills, something DeGale possesses. An old shop worn DeGale, fine, everything/everyone has an expiry. Maybe CEJ will get him at the right time but skills for skills, even taking in to account CEJ workate. DeGale wins for me, just my opinion though.
I think Eubabk would have more success against DeGale, owing to the fact DeGale loves to fight in the pocket where Eubank Jr has his success...plus DeGale always takes long periods off and sits on the ropes... I’d make DeGale favourite though...have they sparred?
Degale’s shoulder appears to be wrecked. You need authority in your jab to control a fight. Truax was able to move in easily on the inside and go to work on Degale. I have no idea how bad the shoulder is, not sure if anyone can clarify, was it a shoulder reconstruction in the end? If it was, I struggle to see how he can compete...unless he can switch to orthodox which I doubt. Without the jab, Eubank doesn't have to worry about working his way in, and he would bust Degale up big time.
Well, as bad as Jr was if it's the same DeGale that was in the Truax fight then I'd have to go with Jr. DeGale looked properly finished in that fight. Truax isn't world level himself. If DeGale can improve on that outing then I'd side with him but I'm not convinced that he can to be honest
Eubank would smash Degale to pieces. He would comprehensively knock him out. Degale was very close to being stopped against Truax. If I was managing Eubank I would do everything possible to get a title shot against Truax next so that he can fight Degale for good money in his first title defence.
If deGale is like he was against Truax, it's a 50/50 fight. The version of deGale previous to that decisions Eubank Jr.
Just a heads up on the situation. De Gale vs Truax rematch is definitely going ahead. Eubank Jr is not even ranked and not being considered even if it wasnt. I think De Gale will be much better in the rematch and win. He just rushed back and needed more rest. De Gale stops Eubank Jr if they fought after he has regained the belt from Truax. De Gale is all wrong for Eubank Jr.
That`s the only way Eubank can win fights he`s got no boxing savvy at all, it was shocking, like Honeyghan vs Starling back in `89.
Where was the foot work and authority in the jab to keep Truax offset and at bay? No where to be seen. I do rate Degale, but he was so poor in his last fight that I'd seriously fancy Eubank against him. On the back of the shoulder injury, there was nothing in his jab. Once again he was found taking rounds off and sitting on the ropes, Eubank for what he may lack in ring IQ and technique, is relentless and especially with no solid jab keeping him thinking, he'd be looking to maul Degale when he inevitably ends up on the ropes.
You’re maybe right. I’ll nedd to watch DeGale Traux again but regardless it would take a heavy slip from grace from DeGale to allow CEJ a chance as opposed to Eubank being very good or great. He’s no idea how to close distance on someone who gives a bit of movement and his inside game bar some uppercuts is vastly overrated. Groves was able to feint him out of position time and again, Eubank had to jab to come in behind and that allowed feints and jabs from Groves to keep him off balance. But your right, DeGale was poor vs Traux and that would give CEJ hope and a chance. But I was severely disappointed in Eubank this fight. It was Ohara Davies without the quit.
Agreed, I’ve said the same a few times. You control the fight with the jab, the pace, you attack with it, you defend with it, you hold your position with it. Without a jab you’re a sitting duck. It appears that his shoulder is no longer up to the rigorous demands of pro boxing.