Overview

• DeGale defeated Matty Floyd by unanimous decision with scores of 48-43, 48-43 and 47-44 at Manchester’s AO Arena on September 27.
• Officials issued four total point deductions, with Floyd penalized two points for a post‑round headbutt as cornermen briefly swarmed the ring.
• The five two‑minute rounds featured heavy clinching and repeated fouls, with both fighters also losing a point in round three.
• DeGale called the experience “crazy” and celebrated being 1-0 in bare‑knuckle, while a post‑fight social media statement indicated he does not plan to continue in the sport.
• The card streamed on DAZN, and Aaron Chalmers scored a TKO over Jack Fincham in another featured bout.