James DeGale is a retired British professional boxer known for his achievements in the super middleweight division. Born on February 3, 1986, in London, he became the first British boxer to win an Olympic gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Games. DeGale turned professional in 2009 and quickly made a name for himself in the boxing world. Throughout his career, DeGale held multiple titles, including the IBF super middleweight championship. He is recognized for his unique fighting style, combining speed and skill, which earned him a reputation as one of the top boxers in his weight class during his active years.