Don't let the good looks and the playboy image fool you. I'm very serious. — 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
Just because you are a good amateur, it doesn't mean you're going to be a good professional. — 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… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Lucian Bute had the world title for five years, he made nine defenses and he's a good, good fighter. The fight before… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I'm not good with jokes, no. I don't know a joke at all. I like being told jokes, but I can't tell… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
In life most of us are only really good at one thing - and with me it's boxing. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
There were talks about going into the jungle, 'Strictly' and 'Big Brother' - and I'm a good dancer so I'd smash 'Strictly.' — 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 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
