When is Fielding vs DeGale?
Rocky Fielding could take on James DeGale in Summer 2021 in Liverpool.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Super Middleweight division, which means the weight limit would be 168 pounds (12 stone or 76.2 KG).
Fielding vs DeGale stats
Rocky Fielding would step into the ring with a record of 28 wins, 2 loses and 0 draws, 16 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.
James DeGale would make his way to the ring with a record of 25 wins, 3 loses and 1 draw, with 15 of those wins by knock out.
The stats suggest DeGale would have a slight advantage in power over Fielding, with a 60% knock out percentage over Fielding's 57%.
Rocky Fielding is the younger man by 2 years, at 33 years old.
Fielding has a height advantage of 1 inch over DeGale. Despite this, both fighters have equal reach.
Rocky Fielding fights out of the orthodox stance, while James DeGale is a southpaw.
Fielding is currently arguably the less experienced fighter, having had 1 more fights, and made his debut in 2010, 1 year and 6 months later than DeGale, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 76 less professional rounds, 134 to DeGale's 210.
Fielding vs DeGale form
Fielding has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 3 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he defeated Abdallah Paziwapazi on 15th November 2019 by knockout in the 2nd round at Olympia, Merseyside, United Kingdom.
Previous to that, he had been beaten by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on 15th December 2018 by technical knockout in the 3rd round in their WBA World Super Middleweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York, United States.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Tyron Zeuge on 14th July 2018 by technical knockout in the 5th round in their WBA World Super Middleweight championship fight at Baden-Arena, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Before that, he had beat David Brophy on 30th September 2017 by technical knockout in the 1st round in their BBBOC British Super Middleweight and CBC Commonwealth Super Middleweight championship fight at Echo Arena, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
He had won against John Ryder on 22nd April 2017 by split decision in their BBBOC British Super Middleweight championship fight at Echo Arena, Liverpool.
DeGale has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance once.
In his last fight, he lost to Chris Eubank Jr on 23rd February 2019 by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The O2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.
Previous to that, he had beat Fidel Monterrosa Munoz on 30th September 2018 by knockout in the 3rd round at Citizens Business Bank Arena, California, United States.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Caleb Truax on 7th April 2018 by unanimous decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Nevada.
Before that, he had lost to Caleb Truax on 9th December 2017 by majority decision in their IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at Copper Box Arena, London, United Kingdom.
He had drawn with Badou Jack on 14th January 2017 by majority draw in their 12 round contest in their WBC World Super Middleweight and IBF World Super Middleweight championship fight at Barclays Center, New York, United States.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Rocky Fielding has been fighting more than James DeGale.
Rocky Fielding last fought 1 year, 5 months and 8 days ago, while James DeGale's last outing was 2 years and 2 months ago.
Fielding's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years and 1 day, meaning he has been fighting on average every 9 months and 19 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 23 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.6 rounds on average.
DeGale's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 3 months and 9 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 10 months and 8 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 51 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.2 rounds on average.
What were the odds on Fielding vs DeGale?
James DeGale is currently (+100) to win the contest outright, while you can get (+100) on Rocky Fielding if you fancy the incredible upset.
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