Danny enjoyed meeting a hero.

  James admired the Olympics display in Y6  

   Malak:   Do you like watching sport on TV, and which sports?

   James:   I like all sports, but especially boxing.

Ashraf got to try the medal for size!

   Africa had also won a medal and brought it to school as a gift for James.

   Ore:   Will you still box for England in the 2012 Olympics?

   James:   Perhaps.  Only if I don't become a professional boxer.  

   Savanna:   Did you have another sport before you started boxing?

   James:   I started boxing so young that it has been my serious sport.  I always enjoyed playing football.

   Sean:   How often do you train?

   James:   Before a fight I train six times a week, sometimes seven.   I like to chill on Sunday.

   Jade:   Do you have to follow a special diet?

   James:   When I am getting ready for a fight I follow a special diet so that I am at the right weight. 

Simao:  What did you do to win the gold medal?

James:   I worked and trained hard  

Simao:  What did you do to win the gold medal?

James:   I worked and trained hard.  

A close up view of the medal.

James' dad Leroy is very proud of his famous son.

Joy:   Why did you get chosen to go to the Olympics?

  James:    Because I was the best and most likely to win.

West Twyford pupils are good listeners! 

  Teresa arranged the visit.  Thank you Teresa!

Rukaia:   When you won did your family give you a present?

   James:   They are getting me a new car!

The nursery enjoyed their visit from James

   Agnes:   Have you ever done boxing on a Nintendo Wii?

   James:   Not yet but I would like to.

 Sam:   Have you ever been scared when you are boxing?

   James:   You get used to it.