Summary

  • Chris Eubank Jr beats former super-middleweight world champion James DeGale by unanimous decision

  • Eubank Jr wins 114-112, 115-112 and 117-109

  • DeGale knocked down twice at London's O2 Arena

  • Eubank Jr docked a point for shoulder charge

  • Heavyweight Joe Joyce stops Bermane Stiverne in sixth round

  • Lee Selby beats Omar Douglas on points in brutal lightweight fight

  1. Thanks and goodbyepublished at 00:18 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2019

    And that is the end of this live page. A great evening for Chris Eubank Jr, who gets the win to reclaim his IBO World Super-Middleweight Championship.

    But, after a glorious career that has seen him win the world twice, it might be the end of the road for James DeGale.

    Thanks as always for your company and your comments. Until next time, bye for now.

    Chris EubankImage source, Getty Images
  2. Eubank Jr scores impressive DeGale win - read the reportpublished at 00:12 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    DeGale and EubankImage source, Reuters

    Chris Eubank Jr landed the biggest win of his career to leave James DeGale's future in the balance with a unanimous points victory at London's O2 Arena.

    In a contest which struggled to find a flow, Eubank Jr forced a count in round two after a stinging left hook.

    Two-time world champion DeGale boxed tentatively from range but paid in the 10th when a close-range left hook sent him reeling and forced another count.

    DeGale never threatened a stoppage and the cards read 114-112 115-112 117-109.

  3. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcboxingpublished at 00:01 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    PETER SHIELDS: I'm not being funny, but how can there be such a vast difference in the judges scorecards ? 114-112 to 117;109 ? even though it was a unanimous decision, boxing judges always amaze me!

    Andrew Priestley: What Chris Eubank Jr has done here is not just win this bout, but he has also saved his top-level boxing career that was teetering on the edge of extinction before the first bell tonight.

    Dodger: Enjoy your retirement James. Great win for Eubank JR

  4. Rematch?published at 23:58 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    Billy Joe Saunders, one of only two men to have beaten Chris Eubank, tweets...

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  5. 'DeGale should throw in the towel'published at 23:56 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

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  6. Postpublished at 23:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

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  7. 'He can be sensational'published at 23:51 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    Chris Eubank Sr reacts to the win: "Ecstatic.

    "To get this win tonight and for Junior to be at the top of this pay-per-view channel, we are blessed.

    "Nate (Vasquez) is a good trainer. He has been effective. I like him. Let's see what Junior can go on and do. When he uses his jab, which he didn't do too much tonight, he can be sensational."

  8. 'Age catches up with you'published at 23:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    Undefeated British fighter Anthony Fowler:

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  9. 'I've left my mark'published at 23:48 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    James DeGale talking to ITV Box Office: "I've left my mark in boxing. Chris is tough, he is a good prospect, he was on it. I just didn't do enough there are a lot of wild punches, punches I didn't see. He was nicking the rounds and I have to go back and watch it, I just didn't do enough.

    "I'm going to go back, talk to my team and talk to my family. I've been to the heights of boxing, I've won an Olympic gold medal, won the world title twice, made history and I've boxed the best around the world, I've left my mark in boxing."

  10. 'I've made the statement'published at 23:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    Chris Eubank Jr, talking to ITV Box Office: "I'm back where I need to be - at the top of the food chain and now I'm coming for all the other belts in the super-middleweight division. I knew he (DeGale) would come in here and run, I've been working on my jabs, he is a very slick southpaw but the gameplan worked, smart pressure, not getting too ahead of myself, picking my shots and choosing my time to attack.

    "I dominated pretty much every round. He is a hell of a skilled fighter but my heart and tenacity got me there. A lot of people said I was going to get my head jabbed off and not stand with a proven boxer. It was the most important fight of my career and I've made the statement. It is belt season, it is collection season.

    "He didn't quit, he was man enough to stay in the 12 rounds."

  11. Postpublished at 23:41 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Chris Eubank Jr beats James DeGale on points

    DeGale giving a massive hint that that will be it in boxing for him, full quotes incoming.

  12. Eubank winspublished at 23:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019
    Breaking

    Chris Eubank Jr gets the decision by 114-112, 115-112 and 117-109 margins. He is lifted in the air by his father, Chris Eubank Sr.

    Where next for James DeGale?

  13. Postpublished at 23:35 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Here we go.. Unanimous decision.

  14. Postpublished at 23:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    The body language from the DeGale corner does not give much hope to his fans.

  15. To the judgespublished at 23:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    It is all over. Both men raise their arm in triumph. James DeGale is surely just going through the motions though. I can't see how Chris Eubank Jr will not have his arm raised in the next few minutes.

  16. Postpublished at 23:32 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Round 12

    A career-saving performance from Chris Eubank Jr, this.

  17. Postpublished at 23:31 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Round 12

    DeGale nearly collapses again. He somehow stays up, but his legs are betraying him.

  18. Postpublished at 23:30 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Round 12

    DeGale needs an amazing punch. A career-saving punch.

  19. Postpublished at 23:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Round 12

    DeGale tagged early on. Will this even go the distance?

  20. Postpublished at 23:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 February 2019

    Into the last.