The worst thing is having to make weight before a fight. It's hard to cut down. — James DeGale Fight Copy Share Image
It's a tough business, boxing, but I've got my family and a great team. — James DeGale Boxing Copy Share Image
Boxing is a hard sport, I've been doing it for a long time since the age of 10. — James DeGale Age 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… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I always said that I am all wrong for Froch. I have huge respect for him, but when we fight I am… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
In this country, I don't get the respect. And that's not me being stupid, or bitter about it. — James DeGale Being 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 Medals Copy Share Image
A lot of greats from England have fought in New York. I remember when Naseem Hamed fought at Madison Square Garden against… — James DeGale England 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
I believe in myself and maybe people take that as cocky and flash but in this game you have to believe in… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
When I'm not preparing for a fight, I like to chill, go to the cinema and socialise with my mates. — 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 British Copy Share Image
Being an Arsenal fan, at the end of every season I say the same thing: we've got a good team, a young… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
All I get on my Twitter is 'Please fight Groves again' and 'Why won't Froch take the fight?' and 'Get in the… — 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… — James DeGale Champion 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… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Family is paramount, I am the baby of the family, I get looked after, everyone spoils me and I couldn't live without… — James DeGale Family Copy Share Image
A mega fight to me is a fight that I am in and people think I am going to lose. I am… — James DeGale Chance Copy Share Image
A lot of things I did were cringy. I look back at interviews, seeing the way I talked and the way I… — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I've got the 'fat gene' in my family, so I've always got to watch what I eat. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
Listen, if anyone hits you on the chin you are probably going to get hurt. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I actually like boxing away from home. It takes the pressure off you a little bit. — James DeGale Boxing Copy Share Image
In life most of us are only really good at one thing - and with me it's boxing. — James DeGale Boxing Copy Share Image
If it's got to be boring, it will be boring. Hit and run. I'll take that. — James DeGale Boredom Copy Share Image
Dirrell is a very good opponent. He's very talented. He's hard to beat. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
I think once I win this fight against Andre Dirrell I will get a lot more respect. — James DeGale Fight Copy Share Image
By 2012 I'm going to be a world champion or knocking on the door for a world title. — James DeGale Champion Copy Share Image
I'm hard to beat when I'm at my best. I'm telling you, I'm hard to beat. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
When I retire, if people see me on the street and remember me, just give me a smile. That's all I want. — James DeGale Copy Share Image
