I could have ended up in a gang or in prison because Harlesden is real rough and I was always a naughty… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I've done everything, I've boxed at the Barclays Center in front of 15,000 people, I've been in a unification fight... I've done everything. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
99.9% of fighters would do anything to have the career I've had, yet people keep telling me to make changes. What for? — James DeGale Copy Share Image
The only difference between me and Anthony Joshua is that he's made more money. He's a heavyweight and thats the blue ribbon… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I was fighting on PPV for British titles, making good money from pretty much day one, so how can people who I've… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I actually like boxing away from home. It takes the pressure off you a little bit. — James DeGale Copy Share
A lot of people have been saying I am obsessed with the "making history" thing. But it's what pushes me, it's what drives me,… — James DeGale Copy Share
People are saying I hold and spoil, but you don't get to win Olympic gold without a bit of power and ability. — James DeGale Copy Share
When I've made enough money so that my family never have to work again, I will retire. — James DeGale Copy Share
If I won another gold medal in 2012, in my home city, imagine that. To be the face of 2012, that'd be unbelievable. — James DeGale Copy Share
Of course, it means something to beat George Groves to winning a world title. — James DeGale Copy Share
Prior to a fight when I have to make weight, obviously I can't eat all the rubbish - chocolate and stuff like that. Straight… — James DeGale Copy Share
Dirrell was very skilful. He'd only lost once before me - to Carl Froch in Nottingham - and he gave Froch so many problems.… — James DeGale Copy Share
I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid. — James DeGale Copy Share
When I won my world title people used to say I worked hard and that I was fit; now they say I'm a good… — James DeGale Copy Share
99.9% of fighters would do anything to have the career I've had, yet people keep telling me to make changes. What for? — James DeGale Copy Share