James DeGale Eyes Matty Floyd Rematch and Crossover Fights Before Retirement
James DeGale discusses a Matty Floyd rematch, crossover opponents and retirement plans on Fight Your Corner, alongside Tony Bellew.
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — James DeGale says he wants another opportunity to compete before officially ending his fighting career, with a bare-knuckle rematch against Matty Floyd and crossover boxing contests among the possibilities he discussed.
In a wide-ranging conversation with Tony Bellew, DeGale spoke about his motivation to return, his health and his assessment of several leading boxing names. His comments describe ambitions rather than confirmed fight bookings.
Tony Bellew and James DeGale were speaking on Fight Your Corner, in partnership with Midnite.
DeGale Wants Another Fight Before Retirement
DeGale attributed difficulties during his career and comeback to what he described as chronic inflammation. He said he now feels healthy and wants a different ending to his time in the sport. Those are his personal accounts of his health.
“I don’t want to be a world champion and all that. My best days are done. I’m not stupid like that. But boxing’s changed. I’m healthy. I’m healthy ...