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Scorecard: James DeGale claims vacant world title

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James DeGale defeats Andre Dirrell by unanimous decision to win the IBF super middleweight title, becoming the first Olympic gold medalist from the UK to win a world title.
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A roundup of the past week's notable boxing results from around the world:

Saturday at Boston

James DeGale UD12 Andre Dirrell
Wins a vacant super middleweight title
Scores: 117-109, 114-112 (twice)
Records: DeGale (21-1, 14 KOs); Dirrell (24-2, 16 KOs)

Rafael's remarks: DeGale, 29, a 2008 Olympic gold medalist for Great Britain, came into the fight with one goal -- to become the first British Olympic gold medal winner to also claim a world title.