article_snippet: The 29-year-old had hoped for home advantage but James DeGale promoter Eddie Hearn lost out when the fight went to purse bids earlier this month.
article_snippet: James DeGale will, however, earn a minimum of $1.5million (£1m) from the bout.
article_snippet: James DeGale will fight for the IBF belt which was vacated by Carl Froch .
article_snippet: a very, very good opponent,'he told Sky Sports News. '
article_snippet: The 31-year-old has fought just six times since, but enjoyed three routine victories last year.
highlights_snippet: The IBF belt was vacated by Carl Froch earlier this year .
  
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