Badou Jack and James DeGale ready to duel for super-middleweight supremacy
Super-middleweight supremacy will be on the line when the WBC champion and the IBF title-holder clash in New York
Super-middleweight supremacy will be on the line on Saturday when World Boxing Council champion Badou Jack and International Boxing Federation title-holder James DeGale clash in New York.
And there’s no shortage of confidence in either camp ahead of the showdown that’s been in the works since both posted victories in Washington in April.
“This is champion versus champion. It’s finally here. I’m going to put on a great show and become the unified champion, no matter what it takes,” said Jack, the US-based Swede who brings a record of 21-1 with 1 draw and 12 knockouts to the bout.
“I’m going to be the better fighter,” added Jack, a protege of unbeaten champion turned promoter Floyd Mayweather. “If I get an opportunity to land something that can change the fight, I’m going to take my chance ... I believe I can knock anybody out who gets in the ring with me.
“If you don’t believe that in yourself, then you’re in the wrong sport. I’m not expecting an easy fight, but I’ll do whatever it takes to win.”
But in DeGale, the first Briton to win both Olympic gold and a professional world title, Jack faces a fighter who has proved himself a road warrior.
