SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 4 hrs 42 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

James DeGale to undergo shoulder surgery

:Headline: James DeGale to undergo shoulder surgery: ID:299773: from db_amp
IBF super-middleweight champion James DeGale could miss the rest of 2017 after being advised to undergo shoulder surgery.

James DeGale has announced that he will undergo surgery on his shoulder which could potentially rule him out until the end of 2017.

The IBF super-middleweight champion has not fought since January, but he had been expected to make the next defence of his title at London's O2 Arena on September 3.

However, it has now been revealed that he may be sidelined until the final months of the year after the decision was made to undergo an operation on an injury that he says he first suffered early last year.

The 31-year-old is quoted by The Mirror as saying: "I will have surgery on my right shoulder that will mean I will be out of the ring for a while.

"I suffered the injury several weeks before I fought Rogelio Medina 12 months ago but decided to fight through the pain, as I did earlier this year against Badou Jack. I was only operating at 60 to 70 per cent however and that showed against Jack – I only threw seven jabs in that fight and I wasn't able to throw a hook.

"My arm will be in a sling for a few days and I'll be given exercises to do on my own. A few weeks later, I'll start my rehab with my physio and within eight to ten weeks I should be able to spar. I will definitely be able to fight before the end of the year."

DeGale had hoped to face Callum Smith in July - before deciding to have surgery - but WBC mandatory challenger Smith will face Anthony Dirrell for a vacant world title in September.

amp_article__299773 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2017-06-13 06:54:57:
html db last update - 2021-03-08 17:26:49 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about James DeGale

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .