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James DeGale to consider unification fight with Martin Murray

James DeGale in action during his super middleweight fight against Andre Dirrell at Agganis Arena at Boston University
Image: James DeGale makes the first defence of his world title against Lucian Bute on November 29

James DeGale will consider an all-British unification fight with Martin Murray if both emerge from November with world titles.

DeGale makes the first defence of his IBF super-middleweight belt against Lucian Bute in Canada in the early hours of November 29, live on Sky Sports.

By the time the Londonder climbs through the ropes in Quebec City he could be one of two British world champions at the weight: Murray challenges WBO king Arthur Abraham in Germany a week earlier.

And a domestic contest with two world titles on the line appeals to DeGale, who also has WBC champion and recent George Groves conqueror Badou Jack in his sights.

"I've got a lot of options," he told Sky Sports News HQ. "Murray's boxing against Abraham - if he comes through that can you imagine two Brits unifying titles? Fantastic.

Martin Murray will be in action at the First Direct Arena on Saturday
Image: Martin Murray takes on Arthur Abraham in Germany on November 21

"Obviously Badou Jack is the WBC champion so that's a possiblity for Las Vegas next April-time.

"I've got loads of options but - first things first - let me get through this one. The future's looking good, I'm feeling really, really fresh and I can't wait to box."

Also See:

Watch Arthur Abraham v Martin Murray live on Sky Sports 1 from 8pm on November 21. James DeGale v Lucian Bute is live on Sky Sports 1 from 3am on November 29.

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