Warren reacts to DeGale claims
European champion says he is to part ways with manager
Last Updated: January 27, 2012 6:57pm
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James DeGale: Said it was 'time to move on' in a statement released through his solicitors
Frank Warren insists James DeGale is contracted to him until 2013 after the boxer had earlier announced he would be leaving the promoter's stable.
The 24-year-old Londoner, who sprang to prominence four years ago when winning a gold medal at the Beijing Games, said in a short statement released by his solicitors, Blick & Co, that the pair would be going their separate ways.
The European super-middleweight champion from Harlesden, London, said: "I think it is time for both of us to move on."
However, Warren has reacted with a statement of his own through his management company, claiming the boxer is signed to a deal until next April.
"We have seen the press reports today in which James DeGale states that he is to split from his manager Frank Warren," the statement from Frank Warren Promotions read.
"This is not true; James DeGale is in fact under contract until 14 April 2013."
