A lot of people have been saying I am obsessed with the "making history" thing. But it's what pushes me, it's what… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Of course, it means something to beat George Groves to winning a world title. — 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
I've done it the hard way - first Olympic gold medallist from Great Britain to win a world title, the 'road warrior.'… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
There are negatives in fighting away from home: you're not in front of your home fans, you don't have your home comforts,… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
By 2012 I'm going to be a world champion or knocking on the door for a world title. — 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
Anthony Joshua has smashed it, he's one of the biggest sportsmen in the world but when you talk about boxing careers I've… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
My whole career, all I've been building up to is winning a world title. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I like nice things, I love money really, don't I? But I don't love the fame side. All I care about is… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
When I won the world title against Andre Dirrell, I was edgy and a bit scared that I didn't want to lose,… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
It's an unbelievable feeling. I'm world champ. I'm world champ! I made history. — 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
