DeGale joins Hennessy and plans return

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James DeGale has signed a deal with promoter Mick Hennessy and will defend his European super-middleweight title on 13 October.

Harlesden’s former Olympic champion has been involved in a long-running dispute with his former promoter and manager Frank Warren and has fought only once this year.

DeGale, who beat ex-world champion Cristian Sanavia in April, will fight at the Glow, Bluewater, with his opponent yet to be confirmed.

DeGale and Warren have split.

The bill will be screened on Channel 5 and is also expected to include Chris Eubank Jnr.

“I am over the moon with my new long-term promotional deal with Hennessy Sports,” said DeGale.

“I can’t wait to get back in the ring on 13 October and show the millions of viewers on Channel 5 what I’m all about.”

DeGale, 26, lost to arch rival and fellow West Londoner George Groves on a majority points decision in May last year.

He bounced back by beating Piotr Wilczewski to become European champion but problems in his relationship with Warren came to a head when DeGale announced in January that the pair had split.

Warren insisted the boxer remained under contract with him, leading to several months of wrangling.

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