I used to love tap, that was favourite, and a bit of street dancing. Ballet I tried to avoid. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Calzaghe and Mayweather both got booed in the early part of their careers and look where they are now. I'm used to it, though, in the Olympic final I got booed by the Cubans and the Chinese so I'm ready… — 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
