James DeGale Debuts in Bare-Knuckle Fight: Ex-Boxing Champion Steps into the Arena.

According to The Sun: James DeGale is making his debut in bare-knuckle boxing this Saturday evening.

The former world champion and Olympic champion is returning to the ring against Australian Matt Floyd in Manchester.

James DeGale has not stepped into the ring since 2019 when he lost to Chris Eubank Jr.News Group Newspapers Ltd

DeGale hasn't fought since 2019 when he ended his boxing career after losing to Chris Eubank Jr.

The London boxer became the first Brit to win both Olympic gold and a professional world championship title, and now he seeks to return to competition.

The DeGale fight will headline a substantial card at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which also features an exciting clash between reality stars Aaron Chalmers and Jack Fincham.

SunSport has prepared all the important information for you about the major BKFC 81 event happening on Saturday.

When is the James DeGale vs. Matt Floyd fight?

• The DeGale vs. Floyd bout will take place on Saturday, September 27.
• The event starts at 6:00 PM British time.
• The main event is likely to begin around 10:30 PM British time.
• The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Which TV channels will show the James DeGale vs. Matt Floyd fight and will it be available live?

• The DeGale vs. Floyd bout will be streamed live on DAZN, available in over 200 countries by subscription.
• If you're not already a DAZN member, monthly and yearly subscriptions are available.
• The annual Super Saver subscription requires a one-time payment of £119.99 for 12 months of access (£14.99 a month if paid in installments).
• The monthly flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, costs £24.99 a month.
• Alternatively, you can follow the live action through SunSport's LIVE blog.

Who else is competing on the BKFC 81 card?

• James DeGale vs. Matt Floyd; Light-Heavyweight
• Aaron Chalmers vs. Jack Fincham; Light-Heavyweight
• Johnny Graham vs. Navid Mansouri; Lightweight
• Jack Cullen vs. Stanislav Grosu; Middleweight
• Johnno Chipchase vs. Lewis Garside; Super Featherweight
• Dec Spelman vs. David Khilyinskiy; Light-Heavyweight
• David Oscar vs. Travis Dickinson; Cruiserweight
• Bartosz Krol vs. John Telfer; Lightweight
• Joe Lister vs. Sean Vera; Light-Heavyweight
• Kieron Sewel vs. Patrick Petras; Bantamweight
• Andy Thornton vs. Matty Hill; Heavyweight
• Gaz Corran vs. Danny Moira; Middleweight
• Benjamin Lowe vs. Mikey Henderson; Middleweight

James DeGale's debut in bare-knuckle boxing promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the year. Given his illustrious achievements in boxing, fans are eagerly awaiting the return of one of the brightest stars in the sport. His return to the ring after a long hiatus draws interest not only to DeGale himself but to the entire BKFC 81 card, which features other exciting fights that could thrill viewers.