DeGale ready for North American debut

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James DeGale says he is determined to make a statement on his North American debut this Friday.

Harlesden’s former Olympic champion will defend his WBC Silver super-middleweight title against Sebastien Demers at Casino Lac-Leamy, Gatineau, Canada.

It will be his first fight since a points victory against Fulgencio Zuniga in Hull back in December.

A clash with Alexander Brand, set for March, was postponed.

“I just want to show my fans what I’m made of, show them what I’ve got and show them what I’m about,” he declared.

“I’m feeling good, very good, I haven’t been out of the gym since the beginning of the year.

“Obviously I’ve had a couple of fights cancelled on me and postponed, but I’m a true professional – I’ve been in the gym training hard.

“It means a lot to be making my debut in North America. I travelled a lot as an amateur, travelled the world, but I haven’t done too much as a pro to be honest.

“With [promoter] Mick Hennessy and Hennessy Sports’ contacts out in Canada I’ve got this opportunity, so I’m really looking forward to it.

“I want to put on a great performance out there – slick, skilful, showcase my skills and put on a fantastic show.”

Canadian Demers, 33, unsuccessfully challenged Arthur Abraham for the IBF middleweight title in 2007 and boasts 31 wins from 36 contests.

His last fight was against another former world champion, Allan Green, who beat him on points in November.

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