IBF champion DeGale retained his belt in the draw -- and Jack his WBC title -- but he was knocked him down in Round 12 as they exchanged heavy blows. "He busted my ear drum and I lost my teeth," DeGale told."I thought I'd done enough but it was the knockdown. I've had 25 fights, I'm going to get better, I want the rematch! I'm glad I'm still the champ and I'm coming home with the title, but I'm so upset that I didn't come with the WBC belt.”
"The main thing is I didn't lose, I'm still the champ and I can move forward." DeGale's mouth injury meant he was prevented him from biting on his mouth guard in the final round.