It has often been said that desperate times call for desperate measures. When a pair of exciting and brash British super middleweights square off on Saturday in London (Showtime, 3:45 p.m. ET) -- with both badly in need of a win to retain their viability in the 168-pound title picture -- one can expect that same level of desperation to equal fireworks inside the ring at the 02 Arena. "It's retirement time," former two-time titleholder James DeGale said. "Whoever loses this fight is finished. It's do or die on Saturday." While it would seem the specter of retirement entering this fight is more dire in the case of DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KOs) considering the 33-year-old has been through the wars and shown signs in recent years of decline, the future could also be in doubt for Chris Eubank Jr. should he lose in a one-sided manner. "His retirement fight is here," DeGale said. "It's his last fight, I promise you that." Although Eubank (27-2, 21 KOs) is just 29, the lifeless nature in which he was defeated last February by George Groves in their title bout saw Hall of Famer and broadcaster "Prince" Naseem Hamed openly call for Eubank to retire in the aftermath. Even Eubank's father, the flashy former two-division titleholder Chris Eubank Sr., has been candid in sharing his fears for his son's future entering this fight. "This is a 50/50 fight and for the first time I am petrified of what the outcome can be," the elder Eubank said. "I am petrified that Junior may not win this fight. "My son looks at the physical aspect of boxing and, from a physical point of view, I don't think there is anyone who can stand with him. But boxing isn't just physical – it's also spiritual, and that's where Junior lacks. I don't know whether he has that." Respect box? Subscribe to my podcast -- State of Combat with Brian Campbell -- where we take an in-depth look at the world of boxing each week. The build to Saturday's card, which also features an intriguing heavyweight co-main event between unbeaten prospect Joe Joyce and former titleholder Bermane Stiverne, has featured a predictable level of vitriol between the two boxers. DeGale has referred to Eubank as "a diluted idiot" and has added claims that "if I can't beat Chris, that means I'm shot, that means I'm over the hill." Eubank countered by calling him a "bum," although he did agree with how much was at stake entering the fight. "We are both at a stage where we can't lose," Eubank said. "We are both fighting for our careers. He knows he can't handle me. He's asking himself, 'Can I survive?' And the answer is absolutely not." Eubank, who was widely criticized for his lack of strategy against Groves, took one step further in order to show how serious he is taking the fight. For the first time in his pro career, he hired a full-time trainer in Nate Vasquez. "I've got a full time trainer now. For the first time in my career, I have a trainer day in and day out focusing on strategy to prepare me for what James is – a slick southpaw," Eubank said. "That's why I'm so confident. If he wants to run, we have the gameplan. If he wants to stand and swing, we have the gameplan. We have a plan for everything." DeGale, meanwhile, will need to prove not only to critics but to himself that a 12-round war against Badou Jack and a pair of hard-fought battles against Caleb Truax which followed haven't robbed him of his fighting prime. "The fear of losing is because I know what's on the line," DeGale said. "This is do or die. If I can't beat him, if I can't beat Chris Eubank Jr., I'm done." The fact that DeGale likely should win this fight from a tactical and talent standpoint doesn't necessarily mean he will. If both men are equally desperate, there's a good chance youth will be served. Prediction If DeGale can channel the "Chunky" of four years ago, when impressive wins against the likes of Andre Dirrell and Lucian Bute first placed him in the conversation of rising pound-for-pound star, a fight against an athletic-yet-crude slugger like Eubank would be a much easier proposition. There's not guarantee, however, that "prime DeGale" will ever walk back through that door again. And when it comes to the theme of desperation that lingers over this bout, Eubank has much more to prove from the standpoint of validating his own fame with a big-time victory. The fact that Eubank is younger should favor him here, especially if he's able to use effective pressure to lure DeGale away from boxing and into a fight. Recreating his efforts from recent years by blindly stalking forward won't work, however. Eubank will need to show a much more mature gameplan in how he will close distance and lure DeGale into a pace he's uncomfortable with. Establishing the jab (and using it as a weapon) will be key for Eubank, even with the fact that DeGale is a southpaw. But it ultimately comes down to mentality for Eubank and whether he can execute a plan without getting discouraged to give him a shot at breaking down DeGale's will. Given Eubank's natural talent and pedigree as the son of a British legend, there's plenty of reason to believe he still has a great performance inside of him ready to come out. Although DeGale will hold advantages in categories like speed, timing and guile, he may be just faded enough to fall into a trap in which this becomes the kind of firefight that favors Eubank's power. Pick: Eubank via TKO10<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get all the boxing updates you need with our Monday Morning Matchmaker - sign up here Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice It's make or break for James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday when they clash in a fight six years in the making. The pair's rivalry has been brewing since a sparring session in which Eubank Jr claims he "schooled" the Londoner. DeGale went on to become a two-time world champion while Eubank Jr has lost each time he has stepped up - against Billy Joe Saunders and George Groves. DeGale has already dubbed Saturday's showdown as "the retirement fight", but his opponent refuses to acknowledge the prospect of defeat. Here is everything you need to know about the fight... (Image: Getty Images) When is DeGale vs Eubank? DeGale and Eubank face off on Saturday night, February 23. What time will the fight start? The main event is set to start at around 10pm. Obviously, the time could change depending on how long the action on the undercard lasts. What TV channel is DeGale vs Eubank on? As with all of Eubank Jr’s fights at the moment, ITV have the rights. They are showing the action on their ITV Box Office channel and is available to be purchased for £19.95. Can you live stream the fight? If you purchase the fight, you can stream it online on the ITV Box Office website. It can also be streamed via a PS4, if you subscribe to the fight through their system. (Image: Action Images via Reuters) Where is the fight taking place? London’s O2 Arena is hosting the fight. Betting odds DeGale: 11/10 Eubank Jr: 8/11 Draw: 16/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair Who is on the undercard?<doc-sep>
After years of bitter rivalry and months of preparation, the two super-middleweights are finally about to meet in the boxing ring. The former sparring partners' relationship turned sour when insults got personal, and they've been at each other's throats ever since. Now it's time to take that into the ring and we'll tell you how to get a DeGale vs Eubank live stream regardless of where on Earth you are. Chris Eubank Jr (27-2, 21 KOs) will be up against former two-time world super-middleweight champion DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KOs). DeGale vs Eubank Jr - where and when What date is it? Fight night is here! DeGale vs Eubank Jr is happening today, Saturday, February 23. What time is it? The ring walk for the main event should be done with the fight starting at 10.00pm GMT. So that's 5.00pm ET / 2.00pm PT. Where is it? The boxing is taking place at London's O2 Arena - formerly known as the Millennium Dome. At 33 years old, DeGale has admitted that the outcome of this fight could determine if he continues his boxing career or retires completely. After giving up his IBF title last summer to chase big fights like this one, this is the decider. While Eubank Jr lost badly to George Groves last February, after an eight fight winning streak, and will be out in the ring looking to prove a point. To make sure you don't miss this grudge match, we've got information about your viewing options below together. Getting a DeGale vs Eubank live stream is even FREE in some regions and all perfectly legally. Live stream DeGale vs Eubank Jr from outside your country If you've been looking forward to this fight and already know where to watch, your plans may be scuppered if you're out of the country when you go to watch. That's because broadcasters geo-block their coverage if you try to watch from abroad. But there's a clever workaround for this, which is perfectly legal (assuming the broadcaster's Ts&Cs allow it) and it involves using a piece of software called a VPN. A Virtual Private Network allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location - in this case, back in your home country. And our best rated option ExpressVPN is ideal for this, as it's available on a whole host of Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick, PC, Mac, iPhone, Android phone, iPads, tablets and more. In fact, so do all of our top 3 best VPN service picks: 1. Express VPN (comes with a 30 day money back guarantee) This is the #1 rated best VPN in the world right now. Sign up to Sign up to ExpressVPN and get 3 months free on an annual plan as well as that 30-day trial. 2. IPVanish with security a focus, it supports up to 10 devices, so great on the go 3. NordVPN: SmartPlay tech makes NordVPN a great, affordable choice for streaming And don't forget that a VPN isn't just for Christmas (or boxing)...there's loads you can do with them. From unblocking restricted sites and watching Netflix in other countries to adding an extra layer of security for online shopping and banking. How watch the DeGale vs Eubank Jr fight in the UK Live stream DeGale vs Eubank Jr in the US for FREE