JAMES DeGale will make his highly anticipated return to combat sports THIS MONTH.
The former world champion retired from the in February 2019, following a unanimous decision defeat to .

DeGale, an gold medalist, is set to make his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut as he takes on Australian Matt Floyd at the end of September.
Before his clash at BKFC 81 was confirmed, DeGale teased a return to boxing, with a potential fight against Harley Benn, but he has opted to lose the protection of his gloves.
Also on the huge Manchester card, reality TV kings and will meet in a clash that promises to deliver fireworks.
When is DeGale vs Floyd – BKFC 81?
- DeGale vs Floyd will take place on Saturday, September 27.
- The main card will begin at 7pm BST.
- Manchester’s AO Arena will host.
Are tickets still available?
Limited tickets for DeGale vs Floyd are available via Ticketmaster .
Just VIP packages remain and they are priced from £55.95 to £160.95.
Doors at the AO Arena open at 5.30pm BST.
What TV channel is DeGale vs Floyd on and can it be live streamed?
If you can’t go in person, fear not, there are plenty of other ways to tune in to the huge event.
DeGale vs Floyd will be broadcast live on DAZN , which is available in over 200 countries with a subscription.
If you are not currently a DAZN member, monthly and annual subscriptions are available.
An Annual Super Saver subscription is a one-off payment of £119.99 for 12 months access (£14.99 per month if paying in monthly instalments).
And a Monthly Flexible pass, which can be cancelled at any time, is £24.99 per month.
Alternatively, you can follow the action as it happens via ‘s LIVE blog.