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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger writes good-luck letter to James DeGale

Published: May 22 2015 | 12:55

Last updated: May 22 2015 | 22:06

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger writes a letter to British boxer James DeGale wishing him luck for this weekend's IBF super-middleweight title fight against Andre Dirrell.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has written a good-luck letter to James DeGale ahead of his world title fight against Andre Dirrell in Boston.

DeGale, who is a lifelong Arsenal supporter, received the letter during his pre-bout press conference at the home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team Fenway Park.

In the letter, Wenger wrote: "Your hard work, great spirit and determination has you in good stead and you must never underestimate or lose sight of your achievements so far.

"You have a great opportunity to make history and everyone at the club are very proud of you."

DeGale will claim the IBF super-middleweight title if he beats Dirrell on Saturday night.

Press conference today at Boston Sox Stadium ... great to receive a good luck letter from Arsene Wenger and @arsenal boys 👊👌@bulkpowders_uk @scottsmenswear

A photo posted by James Degale (@jamesdegale_) on May 21, 2015 at 2:48pm PDT