James DeGale secures Caleb Truax rematch

The 32-year-old suffered a shock points defeat to American Truax at London’s Copper Box Arena last December, and the pair will now meet again in Las Vegas on April 7.

The loss was the second of DeGale’s professional career, and came in the 2008 Olympic champion’s first fight on British soil for more than three years.

DeGale said: “I’m happy to have the opportunity to rematch Truax and regain my IBF title. I am not going to make excuses for my poor performance, actions speak louder than words.

“I am excited to be boxing in Vegas and on Showtime again. The real JD will be back on fight night.”