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He is saying that after the Olympic Games, people treated him as a star and gave him advantages. The quote suggests he felt praised and rewarded before having to prove himself in later life.
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Originally said in English.
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About James DeGale
British bare-knuckle boxer and former professional boxer
James DeGale is a British bare-knuckle boxer and former professional boxer, active from 2009 to 2019. He is best known for winning the IBF super-middleweight title twice during his career. Before reaching the world level, he held the British and European super-middleweight titles between 2010 and 2012. He also challenged for the Commonwealth title in 2011, marking an important stage in his rise through the division.
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