James DeGale wants a Carl Froch showdown within year

James DeGale has made an impressive start to life as a pro,
winning the British title in just his ninth fight

James DeGale is targeting an all-British battle against WBC super-middleweight champion Carl Froch within the next year.

If DeGale gets the better of George Groves in their clash for the British and Commonwealth straps this Saturday, he will be hammering on the door of a world title shot. DeGale's promoter, Frank Warren, has already confirmed that there is a world champion in the division who is willing to fight his man.



Now DeGale has put a time-frame on his step up to the highest level by responding to Froch, who said on Monday that he expected to face DeGale - or Groves, if he can cause an upset - sooner or later.

"For him to mention my name is great," DeGale told Sky Sports. "I just want the big fights - you never know what Frank Warren has up his sleeve. A world title might be around the corner. Next year, 18 months time, me against Carl Froch would be a fantastic domestic fight."

Froch is currently tied up with the Super Six tournament, which will crown a unified super-middleweight champion. He fights Glen Johnson on June 4 for the right to take on Andre Ward, the WBA king.

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