James DeGale: My career could be over in 5 fights

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James DeGale says his career might only last five fights and three more years, if he can cash in on his international success.

The IBF world super-middleweight champion is scheduled to face U.S.-based Badou Jack at New York's Barclays Center on Jan. 14, and the British boxer, who still has many detractors, said he was determined to quit the ring with a proud record.

"As soon as I've made enough money, I'll get out," DeGale told ESPN. "I won't be one of these fighters that can't let go. As soon as I've achieved what I want, I will get out. It's a hard sport, you can get hurt by going on.

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