James De Gale anyone impressed?

In front of the camera the guy comes across a bit of a tosser, but I met him and he is a top bloke, now I was quite impressed with him last night has all the tools in the book but has he got the discipline? He was a bit sloppy at times last nite but like he said he was trying things and could get away with it at that level.

How far can he go? I think he would smash Paul Smith rite now, him and Groves would be a classic down the road, I just hope all the money and fame has not gone to De Gale's head I hope he is hungry to get to the top because I think he has some great skills, I also think he is another guy who would benefit loads to get to the States and get some quality sparring out there.

i'm impressed.

I'm impressed.

I like his speed and unorthodox style. Everytime I see him and Groves fight I swap who I think would win. Hope it turns into the next Benn-Eubank, which unfortunately it wont, sadly never does. I think he'd whoop Smith right now too

His punch technique is terrible.

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Originally Posted by Scrap

His punch technique is terrible.

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What is worse - the slaps or the chops, scrap?

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His punch technique is terrible.

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Scrap whats your opinion of Jim Mcdonnell as a trainer?

I think he's ok but for some reason that I don't quite understand he reminds me of Michael Barrymore every time I see him. I think it's the same long thin face. But I always think he's a secret homosexual who will come out in about 10 years time after his career is done.

Weird I know but that's how my mind tends to work..

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/...DeGale-001.jpg



http://i.thisislondon.co.uk/i/pix/20...06_243x295.jpg




Anyone else see it? Change them both to the same skin colour and age and they are the same man.

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

I think he's ok but for some reason that I don't quite understand he reminds me of Michael Barrymore every time I see him. I think it's the same long thin face. But I always think he's a secret homosexual who will come out in about 10 years time after his career is done.

Weird I know but that's how my mind tends to work..

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Barrymore hahaha

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

I think he's ok but for some reason that I don't quite understand he reminds me of Michael Barrymore every time I see him. I think it's the same long thin face. But I always think he's a secret homosexual who will come out in about 10 years time after his career is done.

Weird I know but that's how my mind tends to work..

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Barrymore ha! He was fond of beating people around the ring too;D

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

I think he's ok but for some reason that I don't quite understand he reminds me of Michael Barrymore every time I see him. I think it's the same long thin face. But I always think he's a secret homosexual who will come out in about 10 years time after his career is done.

Weird I know but that's how my mind tends to work..

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Barrymore ha! He was fond of beating people around the ring too;D

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ahaha I hate you, I wish I'd have made that joke ;p

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Originally Posted by skel1983

In front of the camera the guy comes across a bit of a tosser, but I met him and he is a top bloke, now I was quite impressed with him last night has all the tools in the book but has he got the discipline? He was a bit sloppy at times last nite but like he said he was trying things and could get away with it at that level.

How far can he go? I think he would smash Paul Smith rite now, him and Groves would be a classic down the road, I just hope all the money and fame has not gone to De Gale's head I hope he is hungry to get to the top because I think he has some great skills, I also think he is another guy who would benefit loads to get to the States and get some quality sparring out there.

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Dya know what mate? Thats exactly what i thought of him until i got talking to a few guys i know who are friendly enough with DeGale, and they said he was a real sound bloke and a good guy.
Thats good enough for me although i do think someone close to him should have a word in his ear and tell him to tone down the arrogance so he gets more of the crowd on his side. Ya cant beat a bit of humility in a boxer, it endears you right away.
Now i know he claims he was trying out new things, but for a change, he should just go about his business in a professional manner because in the long run it will be better for his developement as a
boxer. The higher he climbs, the less he will get away with the lacksidaisical side to his game that he shows with great regularity

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Originally Posted by Bilbo

I think he's ok but for some reason that I don't quite understand he reminds me of Michael Barrymore every time I see him. I think it's the same long thin face. But I always think he's a secret homosexual who will come out in about 10 years time after his career is done.

Weird I know but that's how my mind tends to work..

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Barrymore ha! He was fond of beating people around the ring too;D

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so so wrong :o:o:o;D;D;D

De gale looked shit hot and i take nothing away from him as he dismantled a live opponent who was more than willing to trade.

Clever lad as well when you consider there was a good 15,000fans jeering him up until he got into the ring and displayed the hammers sign which naturally won us all over

Degale-Groves PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!

im not overly impressed,yeah he got the knock out, but up until that point no not for me.his style is awful. i think groves is by far the better prospect

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Originally Posted by paddy448

im not overly impressed,yeah he got the knock out, but up until that point no not for me.his style is awful. i think groves is by far the better prospect

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agreed