Jun

Carl Froch rethinks retirement, wants DeGale or Golovkin

Former super middleweight titleholder Carl Froch insists he will put impending retirement plans on hold for a fight against either Gennady Golovkin or James DeGale.

May

The Travelin’ Man goes to Boston-part II

by Coyote Duran

In part two of Lee Groves Boston journal, the “Travelin’ Man” details his CompuBox experience, working the keys for last weekend’s James DeGale-Andre Dirrell fight for the vacant IBF super middleweight title.

May

The Travelin’ Man goes to Boston-part I

by Coyote Duran

RingTV.com’s resident hirstorian and Travelin’ Man, Lee Groves makes his way to Boston, Mass., to count punches for a “Premier Boxing Champions” card featuring James DeGale vs. Andre Dirrell in its main event.

May

Ring Ratings Update: DeGale climbs super middleweight rankings

by Doug Fischer

James DeGale advanced into the top five of THE RING’s super middleweight rankings with his IBF title-winning effort against Andre Dirrell on Saturday in Boston. How far did he climb? Check out this week’s Ratings Update and find out.

May

Dougie’s Monday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

In this special Memorial Day mailbag, fans from both sides of The Pond share their thoughts on James DeGale’s IBF 168-pound title winning effort against Andre Dirrell, what might be next for both super middleweights, the state of the 168-pound division, the Amir Khan-Chris Algieri fight, Jessie Vargas, this year’s crazy busy boxing schedule and much more. Enjoy!

May

‘Chunky’ becomes champion

by Doug Fischer

After a strong start James DeGale had to withstand a late rounds surge from Andre Dirrell and then dig deep in the championship rounds against American to seize the vacant IBF super middleweight belt on Saturday afternoon at the at Agganis Arena on the Boston University campus. DeGale became the first British Olympic gold medalist to win a major world title with the victory.

May

Fight Picks: Who wins Andre Dirrell vs. James DeGale?

by Coyote Duran

On Saturday afternoon, James DeGale will face Andre Dirrell for the vacant IBF super middleweight title on NBC. Read on for the predictions of 12 boxing experts polled by RingTV.com.

May

Andre Dirrell sees breakout opportunity in James DeGale

by Andreas Hale

Five years ago Andre Dirrell’s career was derailed by an injury, but since then he has prepared for a night like this Saturday, when he’ll take on Olympic gold medalist James DeGale for the IBF 168-pound title.

May

James DeGale: “I’m going in there and I’m taking the title”

by Doug Fischer

Olympic gold medalist James DeGale is well known in the UK but the British super middleweight contender has the opportunity to make his name among American fans when he faces Andre Dirrell for the vacant IBF title on Saturday in Boston in the main event of a PBC on NBC show.

Apr

Carl Froch exclusive: Chavez is out, so what’s next?

by Tom Gray

In the wake of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s resounding loss to Andrzej Fonfara, Carl Froch is looking elsewhere for an opponent. Here he breaks down each potential candidate.