There is a pressure in this country that comes from being a boxer with an Olympic medal and then turning pro. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Coming out of the Olympic Games, I was the golden boy and I got put up on a pedestal. I got stuff… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
We have had no bonuses for winning Olympic medals, I haven't even had a call from the ABA. I was on assisted… — 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
