What is it about James DeGale that people dislike so much?

Okay, saw him cruising to another comprehensive win tonight, outboxing an opponent who was undefeated, but clearly overmatched against DeGale there, and he does seem to be growing and improving from the disappointing first performance.

I think when he's interviewed he comes across as a confident, but fairly decent young fella, yet still he seems to get a lot of boo-boys at every venue.

Is it just a case of everybody assuming he'll do an Audley, and getting their boos in so they can say they were right if or when he fails, or does he really rub people up so badly?

It's a thin line from confident to cocky, and DeGale is close to it, but I'm sort of looking forward to see him develop, and I reckon he'll continue winning through to British title at least, if not bigger and better from there.

hmm let's see, possibly reminds the uk punters of another I'm going to be a world champion before I've had my first pro fight Audley Harrison.

Much better to say I'm going to work hard to become a champion or I want to become world champion. To say that you WILL be comes over as arrogant.

I like DeGale. I couldn't give a funk that he's cocky. I like his style too.

If he came along under the radar like Kell Brook or Cleverly, people would only know him from his 14th/15th fight, then all start cumming in their pants about future world champ.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

I like DeGale. I couldn't give a funk that he's cocky. I like his style too.

If he came along under the radar like Kell Brook or Cleverly, people would only know him from his 14th/15th fight, then all start cumming in their pants about future world champ.

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I wouldn't. I dislike him. ;D

People who boo him when he fights need to look at what theyve achieved with their own life imo. I dont really like his attitude that much but id never boo and barring his 1st fight hes looked very good.

De Gale is a really nice young bloke off camera, hes cocky and I didnt really take him that well at first, but im behind him now after meeting him I think he would spark them to wrestlers from last night Smith and Quigley in one night.

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Originally Posted by skel1983

De Gale is a really nice young bloke off camera, hes cocky and I didnt really take him that well at first, but im behind him now after meeting him I think he would spark them to wrestlers from last night Smith and Quigley in one night.

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Give it 12 months or so we may well get to see that. Quigley v Smith's rematch will be at least 3-4 months time, by which time DeGale will have another 2-3 fights behind him, by the middle of the year he'll be pushing for the title shot, and probably either Smith or Quigley will still be British champion.

Might be interesting to see someone try and take DeGale into a wrestling match and how he responds.

I have nothing against him; I think he deserves at least a chance!

As to why people may dislike him? I don't think, so much, that people think he will do an A-Farce I believe he will do a Khan: That's a premature move to PPV rather than falling over everytime he gets hit.

Quality fighter. He knows where he is going and looks the part. The Boo Boys will disappear.

He comes across as cocky and smug which does not go down well in the UK.

I am sure the fans will warm to him if he starts to prove himself at a higher level.

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Originally Posted by porkypara

He comes across as cocky and smug which does not go down well in the UK.

I am sure the fans will warm to him if he starts to prove himself at a higher level.

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That old Olympic medal just doesn't seem to cut the mustard in terms of mixing it I suppose....That must really be the legacy of Audley Harrison for boxing in the UK, making people doubt the quality required to win Olympic gold.

Just like other unpopular fighters, success can overcome where their attitude can grate with some people, although I'm not convinced that he's not been somewhat misrepresented in his portrayal in the media.

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Originally Posted by superheavyrhun

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Originally Posted by porkypara

He comes across as cocky and smug which does not go down well in the UK.

I am sure the fans will warm to him if he starts to prove himself at a higher level.

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That old Olympic medal just doesn't seem to cut the mustard in terms of mixing it I suppose....That must really be the legacy of Audley Harrison for boxing in the UK, making people doubt the quality required to win Olympic gold.

Just like other unpopular fighters, success can overcome where their attitude can grate with some people, although I'm not convinced that he's not been somewhat misrepresented in his portrayal in the media.

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well the amateurs aren't the pro ranks and I repeat to say you will be world champion and you're better than the other ex-olympians before you've had your first pro fight is a tad premature on the whole folks in the UK don't like that attitude regardless of a persons ability.

If he proves to be quality then good on him, just keep your mouth shut.

Think a lot of people question the ability to have it. He got beat a few times against people at His level and went missing in those Fights. Frankie Gavins is the one, spent time with Him one nice Kid, as funny as Fuck and has a love for what He does, always asking questions with a smile. Plus Him and Arnie Gell.

nah hes aiight i like him hope he comes up da proper way
clearing the domestic division first instead of pulling a khan