Olympics Quotes by James DeGale

I actually like boxing away from home. It takes the pressure off you a little bit.

— James DeGale

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

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

When I've made enough money so that my family never have to work again, I will retire.

— James DeGale

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

I'm lucky that I have got good parents behind me.

— James DeGale

I'm scared of failing. I'm scared to lose.

— James DeGale

Of course, it means something to beat George Groves to winning a world title.

— James DeGale

Money comes and goes.

— James DeGale

Dirrell is a very good opponent. He's very talented. He's hard to beat.

— James DeGale

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

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

I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid.

— James DeGale

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

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