George Groves vs James DeGale | Rivalry, Career, Comeback fight!?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
  • George Groves and James DeGale come together for a candid conversation about their legendary rivalry and the prospect of a comeback fight. For the first time since their unforgettable clash at the O2 Arena, these former British super-middleweight champions sit down to share their experiences and thoughts.
    Key Highlights:
    • Memories from their epic 2011 showdown
    • Personal reflections on their careers and rivalry
    • Honest discussion about a potential comeback fight
    • Views on the current super-middleweight division
    Join us for a fascinating chat where Groves and DeGale reminisce about their past battles and explore what the future might hold. Subscribe now and listen to two boxing legends discuss their journey and the excitement of possibly returning to the ring.

Комментарии • 392

  • @BoxingAfterDark
    @BoxingAfterDark Месяц назад +39

    It's unbelievable that we managed to get these two in the same room without Degale calling him "ugly kid" or Groves saying his ego is too big. I've never been this nervous watching a podcast. This truly was the best rivalry I'd ever witnessed. Both were outstanding fighters too.

  • @StGeorgeGroves
    @StGeorgeGroves  Месяц назад +128

    Hope you like the episode! Don't forget to like and subscribe because there's loads more to come in the near future...

    • @benhook1850
      @benhook1850 Месяц назад +1

      This channel is what RUclips needs

    • @chriscummings1279
      @chriscummings1279 Месяц назад

      Mate I thought yous might of mentioned Saudi, Turki etc the money yous could of made right now 💷💷💷💷💷

    • @nadeembajwa8530
      @nadeembajwa8530 Месяц назад +1

      Well done George. I have subscribed straight away. I hope you go from strength to strength.

    • @Leefoster10
      @Leefoster10 Месяц назад +1

      George and James should do it last fight be great

    • @kylemcgurk6418
      @kylemcgurk6418 Месяц назад +1

      George, what happened to the GGBC???

  • @jarlathog8040
    @jarlathog8040 Месяц назад +88

    DeGale is a character 😂
    And let's not forget he boxed with DS stitched into his shorts as tribute to fallen rival Darren Sutherland. A classy gesture

    • @DeclanNohilly
      @DeclanNohilly Месяц назад +5

      That was a class thing to do the boxed each other 6 times in the Amateurs .

    • @David9LUFC
      @David9LUFC Месяц назад +2

      Irish Legend

    • @telstar4772
      @telstar4772 Месяц назад +1

      @@David9LUFC Who`s Irish ?

    • @David9LUFC
      @David9LUFC Месяц назад +6

      @@telstar4772 Darren Sutherland. 95-1 in amateurs 4-0 as a pro. Irish Legend

  • @craigsfitnessmethod
    @craigsfitnessmethod Месяц назад +95

    Boxing misses these guys

    • @aarondaley1577
      @aarondaley1577 Месяц назад +4

      Yup, not a lot of characters left. There'll be even less in 1-2 years left.

    • @vulch2098
      @vulch2098 Месяц назад +4

      Agreed. I went Bellew Cleverly 2 and although the undercard wasn't competitive, the names were stacked. Like look at the shite on Sky Sports now with Boxxer.

    • @jack-dy7cx
      @jack-dy7cx Месяц назад +2

      Mate so much

    • @theboxingboy7422
      @theboxingboy7422 Месяц назад

      The fact we never got to see Degale-Groves 2 when they were both world champions at the same time was criminal in Hindsight.

    • @theboxingboy7422
      @theboxingboy7422 Месяц назад +1

      ​@@vulch2098yeah it was Groves-Douglin,Degale-Periban and AJ-Sprott. Think Scott quigg and Jamie McDonell defended the world titles as well on the card. Nowadays you're getting Lawrence Okolie and Lauren price stinking out the Joint. Sky went out sad with the boxing

  • @winstonsworld9236
    @winstonsworld9236 Месяц назад +35

    This needs more publicity as I think a lot more people would be interested in this video with these two. 👍

  • @Daxman360
    @Daxman360 Месяц назад +28

    This is boxing po*n. Love seeing the old rivals getting along after retirement. Thank you!

  • @AGgl
    @AGgl Месяц назад +32

    Great episode. Need to get James Degale back on for a longer period of time. Nice to see these two sitting down and being civil to each other and looking comfortable in each others company

    • @theboxingboy7422
      @theboxingboy7422 Месяц назад +5

      Degale did exactly what tony bellew said he was gonna do when he retired but he actually did it and that was step away from the boxing world for the most part and has just been enjoying his life with his friends and family.

    • @poachedeggbagelz
      @poachedeggbagelz Месяц назад

      ​@@theboxingboy7422 Tony Bellew's needs to take a page from DeGale's book. Make your money then lay low.

  • @mikemccarthy1398
    @mikemccarthy1398 Месяц назад +20

    DeGale was never the same after the Badou Jack fight .... great interview

    • @nathanroberts7447
      @nathanroberts7447 Месяц назад +5

      Although he did represent in that fight earned a fair hard earned draw!!

    • @brettworrallo395
      @brettworrallo395 Месяц назад +2

      @@nathanroberts7447he got screwed of win

    • @nathanroberts7447
      @nathanroberts7447 Месяц назад +1

      @brettworrallo395 true indeed. He was never walking out of Vegas against a mayweather fighter unless clean KO. In the end.
      He did brilliantly under adversity !!

    • @brettworrallo395
      @brettworrallo395 Месяц назад +1

      @@nathanroberts7447 actually the fight I changed my opinion on him because I thought he was a paper champion before that

    • @nathanroberts7447
      @nathanroberts7447 Месяц назад

      @brettworrallo395 Degale was extremely talented and he was a road man who found boxing young a.d luckily had a mum n.dad togetherto focus n support him. But his trainer Jim McDonnel basically MADE him. At peak fitness Degale was a handful for anyone. Ask Badou Jack. Degal got dropped in that fight and lost teeth. But to me never looked like losing in the moment ...

  • @robdye5885
    @robdye5885 Месяц назад +33

    This one should be billed as the Battle of the Hairlines!😂

    • @kendall_knows_best2872
      @kendall_knows_best2872 Месяц назад +1

      Why

    • @967mviews2
      @967mviews2 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@kendall_knows_best2872 because they've both had hair jobbies!

    • @stevenknight1198
      @stevenknight1198 14 дней назад

      ​@967mviews2 has degale had one too?

    • @robdye5885
      @robdye5885 14 дней назад

      @stevenknight1198 I dont think, so I just thought both their Hairlines look like they are battling their foreheads

    • @stevenknight1198
      @stevenknight1198 14 дней назад

      @robdye5885 I don't get what you mean, could you explain?

  • @Manos-de-Piedra
    @Manos-de-Piedra Месяц назад +17

    Like how they have grew to respect each other

    • @paullucas1183
      @paullucas1183 Месяц назад

      @otey7326 Yeah I agree, I don't think there's any respect there from both guys. You could see and feel the hate runs deep still.

  • @theboxingboy7422
    @theboxingboy7422 Месяц назад +6

    Id always watched boxing casually with my dad like the big big fights when I was younger but when these guys had there rivalry I was about 15-16 before there first fight and I just remember the build up for it on Ringside and it really got me invested to the point I just started watching as much boxing as I could and nearly 15 years later im still a massive fan of the sport. British boxing misses domestic rivalries like the one they had because they made a British/Commonwealth title fight must watch

  • @paulitoLdn
    @paulitoLdn Месяц назад +9

    Amazing to see.
    Can't wait for next week's episode with Adam Boothe! 😂😂

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult Месяц назад +3

    This is so brilliant to see, I followed both of their careers from near enough the start.

  • @robbiewizz658
    @robbiewizz658 Месяц назад +4

    That was really good boys .. Two great characters I enjoyed watching them compete back in the day

  • @perrynagpal5351
    @perrynagpal5351 Месяц назад +7

    Great pod! 🔥🔥🔥 Was brilliant to have the history man James DeGale on the podcast! Achieved everything in the sport! DeGale Groves was the best boxing rivalry! 🥊🔥

  • @cavaliib1889
    @cavaliib1889 Месяц назад +55

    Big up degale real legend doesn’t get the credit but he’s a. All time British great for me

    • @loonzuk
      @loonzuk Месяц назад +13

      Never a great ..good

    • @perrynagpal5351
      @perrynagpal5351 Месяц назад +12

      DeGale was the best super middleweight in his prime. Just watch his fights against Andre Dirrell and Lucian Bute. Very skilled boxer and elusive 🥊

    • @Steve-ArfArf
      @Steve-ArfArf Месяц назад

      ​@@perrynagpal5351Great boxer but had stamina issues. He would always gas towards end of fight. Look at the Jack fight, he was finished in that. But great boxer

    • @Tee12343
      @Tee12343 Месяц назад

      Na don't be silly..

    • @perrynagpal5351
      @perrynagpal5351 Месяц назад +1

      @@Steve-ArfArf Bro I thought DeGale won the Jack fight, he just didn’t get the decision and it was a draw. Unfortunately he had a few injuries like the shoulder after that, but an elite level boxer for sure 🔥🥊

  • @topbloke1683
    @topbloke1683 Месяц назад +5

    degale has really changed since he has started being treated for his severe adhd hes a lot more calmer and cooler you can see he now calculates his thoughts as they arent constantly trying to escape him, good for him man

    • @John858_
      @John858_ Месяц назад

      How do you know he’s taking medication for ADHD?

    • @topbloke1683
      @topbloke1683 Месяц назад

      @@John858_ he talked about it in another interview he goes really in depth

    • @John858_
      @John858_ Месяц назад

      @@topbloke1683 ah ok, i missed that one

  • @575garden
    @575garden Месяц назад +3

    I absolutely loved that. Felt a bit nostalgic watching it. Would love to see more of James back around boxing. He always cracks me up when he's running his mouth.

  • @darthmaul408
    @darthmaul408 Месяц назад +5

    Brilliant to see these two together!

  • @Lee-py5bj
    @Lee-py5bj Месяц назад +2

    Degale was a touch of class a real natural ,great to see em together getting on .both great fighters in there own right, makes ye proud 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @SonnyAdams2022
    @SonnyAdams2022 Месяц назад +4

    This was an instant Subscribe!

  • @SH1THOUSERY
    @SH1THOUSERY Месяц назад +1

    Great fighters both had short careers in a very tough super middleweight division, both deserving world champions

  • @GDash-ik5jl
    @GDash-ik5jl Месяц назад +12

    Degale calling Eubank shit 😂 that loss still hurting him

    • @ReservoirPunk
      @ReservoirPunk Месяц назад +5

      Eubank doesn't win a round against a prime Chunky

    • @Glasschin2.0
      @Glasschin2.0 Месяц назад +3

      Degale was a shadow took too much punishment in his career.

    • @adrianhargreaves2854
      @adrianhargreaves2854 Месяц назад

      @@ReservoirPunkyes he does

    • @ReservoirPunk
      @ReservoirPunk Месяц назад +2

      @@adrianhargreaves2854 He really doesn't mate. It would look like the bout he had with Groves except worse cos Groves was out of his prime then. Prime Chunky toys with Eubank Jr

  • @Rivelino824
    @Rivelino824 Месяц назад +9

    First time ive seen james in years.Groves deservedly got the decision against james in my opinion.

  • @pressupuk
    @pressupuk Месяц назад +2

    Both had Amazing careers and I was fortunate enough to watch both of them

  • @mranderson3564
    @mranderson3564 Месяц назад +5

    I remember watching these 2 box each other. Great fight. I thought degale scraped it at the time. Watched it a few times since and scored it to Groves as well. Degale had skills to burn. Classy as hell. Groves was no slouch either with a superb jab, and a hammer of a right hand.

  • @user-iu5hw8lh5w
    @user-iu5hw8lh5w Месяц назад +4

    Great stuff. Don’t always have to end up best mates but the respect being shown is good. No personal vendetta just sporting rivals, healthy!

  • @perrynagpal5351
    @perrynagpal5351 Месяц назад +4

    Great video and the best guest! Gotta get DeGale on the podcast for longer 🔥🥊

  • @doublegtotheg9807
    @doublegtotheg9807 Месяц назад +4

    Love this. All these guys + Froch and Haye all seem like great guys once they come away from the ring.

  • @paulb8446
    @paulb8446 Месяц назад +2

    Great video. The rivalry and the history is still there, as it always will be, but they seem to be on good terms now. They were having a good laugh too. THANKS!

  • @danieljriach1647
    @danieljriach1647 Месяц назад +2

    Its so weird because I was literally thinking last night, wonder what James Degales up to nowadays and if he’s done any podcasts
    Weirder still I was thinking about the question who had a better career of Groves Degale, my outcome was I think Groves had the higher profile career and Degale had the better career in terms of World Level.
    Great to see them on a podcast together

  • @Gregorysmall-hc2di
    @Gregorysmall-hc2di Месяц назад +1

    Amazing James & George good to see

  • @tommytucker3648
    @tommytucker3648 Месяц назад +1

    Was worried.about Degale good to see him happy and well. Hope he gets some more media work.

  • @will-bp9gz
    @will-bp9gz 25 дней назад

    This was everything I thought it would be 😂. Brilliant, could watch it all day

  • @IronsRM3
    @IronsRM3 Месяц назад +4

    Quality! Chunky still got that energy.

  • @Gman2509
    @Gman2509 Месяц назад

    How good was it to see these two together absolutely brilliant loved every minute 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥊

  • @jm7897
    @jm7897 Месяц назад +2

    Absolutely class this, would love a follow up episode

  • @Gary-n
    @Gary-n Месяц назад +17

    George is now the mediator of the boxing. The new His Excellency in mending relationships.
    He will have Calzaghe and Froch shaking hands and drinking coffee next.

  • @MIGHTYQ277
    @MIGHTYQ277 Месяц назад

    Good to see them both sitting down being amicable after the rivalry . These two would be a great podcast duo 🙌🙌

  • @harveybrown37
    @harveybrown37 Месяц назад

    A joy to behold. Thank you both for great fights.

  • @thelewischessman3726
    @thelewischessman3726 Месяц назад

    I'd watch these 2 fight again for sure, loved the rivalry followed it right through. Was amazing to watch the swings back and forth throughout their careers. Groves was a heavy underdog in the first pro fight. Brilliant rivalry 👌

  • @andyfinely9752
    @andyfinely9752 Месяц назад +2

    Great stuff 🥊🥊

  • @shoto1600
    @shoto1600 Месяц назад +19

    Says a lot about George when he’s extended the olive branch to his biggest rival.

    • @Manos-de-Piedra
      @Manos-de-Piedra Месяц назад +4

      Says a lot about both of them, fair play

  • @theromanceofwax
    @theromanceofwax Месяц назад +1

    Quality lads. Two boys that inspired me back when yall were on top and coming up 👊

  • @Danny-hp9fx
    @Danny-hp9fx Месяц назад

    Loved watching this……two warriors with a history and rivalry going back to when they were young boys……both great lads and fighters…..as a Londoner i could never pick one over the other

  • @stuarturquhart9363
    @stuarturquhart9363 Месяц назад

    Criminal these two didn't fight again! One of my favourite interviews, well played chaps 👊🏻

  • @neilcameron434
    @neilcameron434 Месяц назад

    Needed an extra hour. Great pod, thanks.

  • @michaeln925
    @michaeln925 Месяц назад

    Uk boxing needs more characters like Degale ! Talked the talk but also walked the walk 🫡👊🏾💯

  • @veysey2243
    @veysey2243 Месяц назад

    This is great to see. Respect to ya both. Class fighters. Uk is proud of you both. Hopefully this happens more often with ya

  • @bambiclart
    @bambiclart Месяц назад

    I smiled from start to finish off this video, chunky is such a great character, there's still a spiky atmosphere when he's in the room. We don't get to see enough of him.....great careers for both men and a great credit to British boxing 🥊🥊

  • @illumanadi
    @illumanadi Месяц назад

    Lint roller!! That ❄️ glistening on the HD cam 😉 Amazing episode guys!!

  • @user-zt1sg3nl7l
    @user-zt1sg3nl7l Месяц назад

    De Gale’s still not over the rivalry!! 😅 great to see them both together. Loved the build up to there fight especially the ringside episode ❤

  • @teamfergusonboxing5830
    @teamfergusonboxing5830 19 дней назад

    Great to see these two getting on now , that’s what boxing’s all about, I was there when degale was ranked number 2 in gb and he boxed Barr who was number 1 he was master class , I lost a close one to Chisora that night, I think Degale had the better career but Groves had the better rivalries.

  • @leroyvassell4395
    @leroyvassell4395 Месяц назад

    Good to see these two in the same room being civil. I like both guys

  • @waynemarshall8836
    @waynemarshall8836 Месяц назад

    Nice to see these rivals chilling. Both great fighters. Respect to De Gale who put himself out there when he went U.S

  • @305Solo
    @305Solo Месяц назад

    Enjoyed that! There was genuine needle back then which made a non-world title/final eliminator domestic dust-up really worth tuning in for which doesn’t always happen and it made me follow both your careers from that point onwards (Groves as a fan and DeGale as I was hoping to see him fail!). Great to see the respect between you both

  • @tonypurdom1749
    @tonypurdom1749 Месяц назад +1

    Very proud of you boys for doing this. Proud of you both gents. Dale Youth was the best gym, we can agree on that.

  • @sebby1989
    @sebby1989 Месяц назад

    Instant Subscribe! Listened to your spotify Podcast for a while. I'm so happy to see this 😊

  • @Tetlee
    @Tetlee Месяц назад

    Hey I was wondering how I missed George having his own channel, just discovered this is the first vid, what an interview to kick it off.
    Groves one of the best pundits there is so this channel will be great.
    Big up George Groves!

  • @saulmadrileno8529
    @saulmadrileno8529 Месяц назад

    I remember speaking to James at Westfield years ago, good lad!!

  • @joshuagarry8785
    @joshuagarry8785 Месяц назад

    Love the work. Beautiful to see

  • @geml6540
    @geml6540 Месяц назад +3

    Been waiting for this 😂

  • @tonymeredith7914
    @tonymeredith7914 Месяц назад +6

    i always wonder about james

  • @AJSmith-xe8zu
    @AJSmith-xe8zu Месяц назад +3

    Just liked and subscribed for this

  • @JackRascal
    @JackRascal Месяц назад

    Didn't even know you had a channel, George... instant subscribe for this.

  • @robertmclean3612
    @robertmclean3612 Месяц назад

    Good to see the lads having a laugh .. was always a groves man but James grew on me later life didn’t back down either of these 2

  • @sp1jon
    @sp1jon Месяц назад

    Brilliant episode..you two spilling the beans has got Netflix all over it😂

  • @TheManHam87
    @TheManHam87 Месяц назад

    This was AWESOME to watch ❤🎉😊

  • @megarichie007
    @megarichie007 Месяц назад

    Great seeing these two guys together ❤

  • @AshPaddyM
    @AshPaddyM Месяц назад +5

    I was at the O2 for their fight in 2011 I think it was. Degale definitely won.

  • @SonnyAdams2022
    @SonnyAdams2022 Месяц назад

    This was an instant subscribe! Great channel 🥊

  • @moonbluebob
    @moonbluebob Месяц назад

    Hope they both do it and make a fortune being absolute legends of the sport

  • @damianomen6077
    @damianomen6077 Месяц назад

    Really enjoy your interviews George, when ever there is a big fight I always look for your opinion on it first ..you seem to be one of the few people that like Eubank jr ..any chance you could do an interview with him and see what he’s doing with his career?

  • @bomberbee8236
    @bomberbee8236 Месяц назад

    They needed the heat to make the fight what it was. I like Chunky and like Groves even more, brilliant personality and pundit, I actually think when it comes to talking and listening Boxing that Groves is at the top, very articulate and knowledgeable. Wish them both the best of health and hope they carry this forward.

  • @stephenboddy7489
    @stephenboddy7489 Месяц назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. I was always Team Cobra back in the day but really like St George in the past few years - class bloke 🙌

  • @Danieljamesresidential
    @Danieljamesresidential Месяц назад

    Went to their fight at the O2! Great night. Characters both of them.

  • @Tommysaint77
    @Tommysaint77 Месяц назад

    Finally your own RUclips Channel George 🥊💯

  • @bradleyedwards8510
    @bradleyedwards8510 Месяц назад

    Needs to be longer. Enjoyed it

  • @slickrick6678
    @slickrick6678 Месяц назад

    Loved the Froch rivalry, but this was supposed to be the biggest british boxing rivalry since Eubank Benn

  • @RBravo82
    @RBravo82 Месяц назад +1

    I like this! Good on you, fellas

  • @rexrhino
    @rexrhino Месяц назад

    Love the pod lads but please bring back the microphones for clearer audio

  • @illegaleagle3546
    @illegaleagle3546 Месяц назад +1

    Degale is tense here though man, you can tell.

  • @ainsleyshand7690
    @ainsleyshand7690 Месяц назад

    What a great watch good that they can talk now and have a laugh

  • @BoxingKingMedia
    @BoxingKingMedia Месяц назад +2

    Legendary this 👏

  • @90nadz
    @90nadz Месяц назад

    Back 2 the future part 2 was better than theoriginal and on another nite I've just subscribed. Looking forward to seeing your channel blossom like Carl Froch. Congratulations GG! 👊🏽

  • @CauliflowerDino
    @CauliflowerDino Месяц назад

    love this ❤️
    Respect to both guys 🥊🥊

  • @arvmittoo11
    @arvmittoo11 Месяц назад

    You and James are top guys great interview George loved it! 👌☺️❤️

  • @98jf5
    @98jf5 Месяц назад +5

    Chunky bang on the packet in this 😂

    • @FKA1303
      @FKA1303 Месяц назад +2

      Got that dry mouth 😂

    • @leeglover3601
      @leeglover3601 Месяц назад

      Was just thinking same, came on the comments to see if anyone else thought the same ….

    • @Gary-n
      @Gary-n Месяц назад

      Nah his speech pattern and mannerisms aren't animated enough for sniff

    • @98jf5
      @98jf5 Месяц назад +1

      @@Gary-n are you joking

    • @benmurphy9667
      @benmurphy9667 Месяц назад

      100 💯 😂😂

  • @BelfastBoxingNBlues
    @BelfastBoxingNBlues Месяц назад +1

    Good to hear DeGale going off on one 😂

  • @kurir000
    @kurir000 Месяц назад

    This is amazing!

  • @scottym6239
    @scottym6239 Месяц назад +1

    This was great 🥊!

  • @myyoot
    @myyoot Месяц назад

    Great content mate love it all

  • @Foresythe
    @Foresythe 21 день назад +1

    They missed it when they were both champions, that would have been a stadium fight.

  • @herb2078
    @herb2078 Месяц назад +1

    George is chilled and clearly moved on into retirement, Degale is still game to keep it going slightly you can tell 😂

  • @jeremycarson8966
    @jeremycarson8966 Месяц назад

    Absolutely brilliant.

  • @AdamHatch
    @AdamHatch Месяц назад

    Boom! Buzzing there’s now a RUclips channel 🔥🔥

  • @darrenwise1846
    @darrenwise1846 Месяц назад +1

    Love this George mate keep it up son

  • @ThePowellster
    @ThePowellster Месяц назад +1

    I’d love to see the bits that were edited out

  • @niallburke1670
    @niallburke1670 Месяц назад +4

    how has he got more roadman as he's got 5 years older?

  • @user-zj9oy8iz8g
    @user-zj9oy8iz8g Месяц назад

    You two get it on, il be paying to see that fight