James DeGale Professions : Boxer Born : February 3, 1986 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by 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, it's a huge boost knowing that I am going to be the first. There's a long list of Olympic champions that have become world champions, but none of them are from England. James DeGale champion long people There are negatives in fighting away from home: you're not in front of your home fans, you don't have your home comforts, but I have travelled the world as an amateur and I have always managed to bring back medals. I enjoy it a little bit more when you're the underdog. James DeGale underdog fighting home Being an Arsenal fan, at the end of every season I say the same thing: we've got a good team, a young team, hopefully, we'll be in the running for the league title next season. James DeGale team league running Similar Authors Bernard Hopkins boxer Brandon Rios boxer Brian London boxer Andre Berto boxer Anthony Dirrell boxer Andre Dirrell boxer All Authors