The UFC may stand as the biggest combat sports league in the world, but BKFC is closely catching up to the MMA giants, although there’s still a long way to go for the latter. The bare-knuckle promotion recently made a new signing, which has piqued fans’ interest on social media. We’re talking about the boxing legend James DeGale , who’ll make his BKFC debut on 27 September.

Well, the BKFC has not thrown James DeGale into the deep end because his debut opponent is also a boxer who’s stepping into the bare-knuckle world for the first time. But before we get to the fight this weekend, let’s take a look at the origins and roots of the British fighter, who’s also an MBE. Here’s what we know.

James DeGale’s ethnicity, early life & background

James DeGale’s parents welcomed him into the worl

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