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Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 10:51
by n1ebf
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 10:55
by BobD'Mello
It's interesting reading what he said about his first fight in the pro ranks. Sounds like he just froze a bit. Those comments from Frankie Gavin can't have helped either!
Or maybe they did. Certainly goes some way to explaining why he looked a wee bit wary in there.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:01
by Newport Daz
Yeah, he comes across very well actually. It seems he's maturing. I remember reading an interview after the olympics and he came across as a big time charlie. He was talking about how he'd been shagging soap stars and how he was lapping up the fame. It's good that he's serious about living the life rather than frittering it all away.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:04
by BobD'Mello
It was quite nice to see that his folks are trying to keep him grounded as well, and look after him.
Looking forward to the fight against Dilks, should be a good bout.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:20
by black panther
Good writer is Donald MCrae. Check out his boxing book "Dark Trade" if you haven't already.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:29
by robpalmer135
he is starting to come across well.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:51
by el_grande_mauro_mina
black panther wrote:Good writer is Donald MCrae. Check out his boxing book "Dark Trade" if you haven't already.
His book about rugby 'winter colours' is one of the best sports books I have ever read.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 11:55
by black panther
Carlos-Wigan wrote:black panther wrote:Good writer is Donald MCrae. Check out his boxing book "Dark Trade" if you haven't already.
His book about rugby 'winter colours' is one of the best sports books I have ever read.
Cheers for the heads up, I'll check it out!
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 12:24
by whiteboy
11,000 watching his debut? if you say so son
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 13:44
by Deserter
MachoMan09 wrote:It has nothing to do with him maturing, Daz. FW's press officer will have ensured that James conducted himself in a manner that best suited the publication he was being interview for. In this case the Grauniad.
I think this is one of the rare times you're wrong fella. Mcrae is far too sharp a writer to fall into that trap and those quotes are too detailed and personalised. Must admit that it's made me look at Degale in a far more positive light.
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 14:17
by Deserter
MachoMan09 wrote:Deserter wrote:MachoMan09 wrote:It has nothing to do with him maturing, Daz. FW's press officer will have ensured that James conducted himself in a manner that best suited the publication he was being interview for. In this case the Grauniad.
I think this is one of the rare times you're wrong fella. Mcrae is far too sharp a writer to fall into that trap and those quotes are too detailed and personalised. Must admit that it's made me look at Degale in a far more positive light.
Me wrong!? Never. No way.
A fair point. Well presented. I retract my earlier statement
Re: Degale interview. Guardian online. Interesting.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010, 14:25
by JamesH
De Gale is alright, always has been. Ive spoken to him as an am and pro and he's nothing but polite and has a good sense of humour. Its ironic that he's started to portray himself better through the press to the forum in the same week the forum seemed to agree Groves made a knob of himself in the video. That fight is bubbling along nicely...