DeGale given warning by opponent Davis

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Dyah Davis insists he is determined to shock James DeGale when they fight later this month.

Harlesden’s Olympic gold medallist will be a strong favourite when he defends his WBC Silver super-middleweight title against the 32-year-old American at Glow, Bluewater, on 16 November.

A victory would keep DeGale, 27, on course for a world title shot.

But Davis, stopped in the 10th round by world champion Sakio Bika last year, says he has big ambitions of his own.

“I most definitely want to show James what it’s like to be in the ring with a world-class opponent,” he said.

“I was in with Sakio when I wasn’t in the best of form, I had an undisclosed injury that I didn’t share with anybody, but I took that fight feeling it was a great opportunity.

“I was world ranked at number three and I went out there hoping to outclass my opponent and do well, but I re-aggravated the injury before I stepped out to the ring, so my confidence dropped.

“But that is all behind me now, I have James DeGale in front of me and I’m looking to capitalise on this opportunity and come out victorious.

“This is my opportunity to get back to world level This is a big stage. I’m very excited and very anxious to take it.”

Tickets for James DeGale’s fight against Dyah Davis at Glow, Bluewater, on 16 November are priced from £40 and are available from the Hennessy Sports Box Office on 01925 755 222, at http://hennessy.ticketline.co.uk or alternatively by contacting Tickeline.co.uk or by phone on 0844 888 4402 or via Ticketmaster.co.uk or by phone on 0844 847 2500.

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