Amateur boxing is like a game but you have to be spiteful as a pro. I've got that spiteful streak. I've always had it - just ask my mum and dad. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
When I've made enough money so that my family never have to work again, I will retire. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
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 Image
Of course, it means something to beat George Groves to winning a world title. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Dirrell is a very good opponent. He's very talented. He's hard to beat. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
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 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
