Boxing Life Stories: George Groves
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- George Groves has had one of the most iconic careers in British boxing in the last 25 years.
A world champion at the fourth and final attempt, he shared an audience of 80,000 at Wembley with Carl Froch, had a bitter feud with James DeGale, worked with Adam Booth, Paddy Fitzpatrick and Shane McGuigan and was involved in a fight that left Eduard Gutknecht with life-changing injuries. He also fought Chris Eubank, Callum Smith, Martin Murray, Badou Jack, Kenny Anderson and a host of other leading names.
Promotionally, he's worked with Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, Hayemaker, Kellie Maloney, Golden Boy, the Sauerlands and Mayweather Promotions and here, the father of two talks about the old as well as the new challenges that lie ahead after boxing.
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Quality video mate, I look forward to more in the future
This was a brilliant interview. George Groves was/is great for boxing. Thanks for the upload 🥊
Achieved a dream of a world title. Made some money. Got out with all his faculties. George won. Respect.
100%
sensible isn't it. got out bang at the right time. did as well as he could.
Well said.
How every boxer wants it to go but only 0.1% achieve!
Well put mate!
Great British people's fighter in grovesy. Broken jaw he got off the stool, dislocated shoulder he got off the stool. British boxing legend to be proud of.
100% such a tough skilful fighter. Had a proper up down career went through a lot of adversity
Yep one of the best British boxers we’ve had
Quality inside and outside of the ring 🥊👍🏼
Yep He’s one of my favourites for sure .. he destroyed Froch in the first fight and I love Froch loosing to him is not a big deal the guys a legend .. the only blemish on his record for me was the badou jack fight he didn’t seem to turn up and I don’t rate jack at all.. the Callum smith fight he was clearly not recovered from the shoulder injury .
DDD takes a few stiff jabs and bows to Joe Joyce
And then retired from boxing and ate the stool by the looks of it.
If you hated George Groves as a fighter then he did his job selling the fight and adding spice. If you hate him now then you need to ask yourself what sort of person you are.
Brilliantly said.
Indeed
Great comment
Much better bloke than Froch when all said and done.
Bad boy fighter he was.
“We can all have a pull about, all pull about a little bit” one of my favourite boxing moments of all time 😂 that Froch vs Grooves moment classic.
Spent most of his adult life in a gym constantly being in shape and making weight for fights. He is allowed now to fatten up and just be natural.
His hairline isn't natural
Natural?
Nature can be cruel.
I’ve always liked and respected George Groves. When he beat James De Gale that’s when I started to take notice of Him. He had a great career and realised his dream of becoming world champion something other fighters are still struggling to accomplish. He got out the game with all his faculties in tact and can move forward now and enjoy raising his kids without hopefully having to struggle to pay the bills. With the Internet and social media as an available tool to making a living, he can move on and add to his already gained riches. Well done George, you done great and will be remembered as a great fighter and a great person.
By the way always loved the Firestarter ring entrance, always got me going before the bell rung.
Proper legend this guy,, highly underrated.
@Dwayne Jones he was always rated fairly and as he was, a solid fighter but not elite
@@brandnewday2750 I think he was very much elite the only blemish on his record for me is the badou jack fight
@@brandnewday2750 bit like Frank Bruno to me. A good fighter but not elite and there were always a few better fighters above both of them.
Nope, never underted, not by those in the game and the fans
Frank Bruno ? 🤔🤔🤣
True boxing legend, he made eddie’s career what it is, him and froch brought uk boxing back and that is a fact, full respect george
True well said pal 👏
Her made Eddies career? really? cmon man
@@Boxman-m1n yes him and froch did infact, did you even know of eddie before that fight?? Probably not.
@@Gematrinator I remember Eddie Hearn making a name for himself for the Audley Harrison vs David Haye fight back in 2010 .. Eddie Convinced people Harrison could win. 😳
Aj made Eddie Hearn.
Great fighter George was so happy for him when he got his world title, thoroughly deserved👍🏻 great character to have in the sport aswell
Great boxer! Groves had the best jab in the business and so underrated. One of the best super middleweight boxers ever!
Absolutely schooling Ebank Jr, with a dislocated shoulder 🤣🤣 that alone gets my respect 👏🏻👏🏻
I agree, but eubank also had dislocated shoulder, so that made it an even fight, so best man won
Yeah a very very very green Eubank JR With very little amateur background 👏👏👏
‘Very very very green Eubank Jr’ in his 28th of 31 fights to date? Nah bro, you are reaching there.
@@nickdpritchard221 a relative novice bearing in mind he had next to no amateur experience
@@nickdpritchard221 he has barely any amateur experience so yeah pretty much a novice
George Groves with the Rubik's Cube. Everything for a reason.
Groves is always a great interview, honest & straight talking, no nonsense
5:38 "how many people were there?" Loving the cryptic joke and how they both laughed.
Wonderful. No opponent was ever the same after they fought Mr Groves.
I've watched this interview 3 times in 2 days, I've really enjoyed it and it's interesting to fill in all the gaps that were once unknown, Groves was a fearless fighter and a true gentleman
It's great isnt it. I watched it over 2 days at work doing mains boards in cupboards. Really really enjoyed every minute of it. GG was in his prime before i got hooked on boxing so it was nice to hear the old stories etc. Well worth the watch!
Probably need to get yourself a girlfriend mate, or just concentrate better. 3 times in 2 days? WTF.
Being a fan of Froch naturally I enjoyed seeing George get sparked at Wembley. However, you can’t help but admire his determination to achieve his dream of being a world champion. He certainly did it the hard way and deserves all the fruits of his Labour. He never gave up on himself and succeeded; and now can enjoy retirement in good health.
Good luck to the bloke.
Watched a lot off groves interviews but i remeber one he did on the radio...before the the first froch fight...liked him and followed him since true warrior
Listened to this multiple times. Easily one of the best boxing interviews I've ever heard. Tris' line of questioning gets all this great information and stories out.
Also Groves = British boxing legend. The Froch and Eubank Jr fights are way up there for domestic dust ups both in terms of the build up and fight nights.
A hated this guy early in his career and now I have nothing but admiration and respect for him. A true warrior and I celebrated like a lunatic in an East London pub when he won that world title. Great fighter, enjoy your retirement.
I can’t believe it’s almost 3 hours felt like 30 mins, top interview.
George ready for cruiserweight...thanks for all the memories sir!
Groves got me into boxing when I was younger, was devastated when he lost to froch but generally had a tear in my eye when he finally got his world title
He basically managed himself during the Froch fight, interesting insight into what goes on behind the scenes
Really nice bloke seems very bright went and saw him and Carl froch at Shrewsbury he was a quite and reserved fair play toAdam Smith made it like an episode of ringside . Was a good boxer true pro 👌
Was brought up on boxing due to my dad but George was the first boxer of my generation to get me really into the sport can only thank you for that dude!
Good bloke wore his heart on his sleeve fort everyone they put in front of him genuine guy not a hype job loved it when gave Eubank n DeGale a boxing lesson
Awesome interview. Thank you Saint George for the amazing memories. Enjoy your retirement pal.
Man's enjoying his food! Fair play, sound guy and great fighter
I don't think he looks fat
That's he's normal weight he probably had too cut 25 30 pounds
@@michealmurphy8985 25-30 stone
@@bendaniels967 no lol
Can’t tell you how much I’ve looked forward this one!
One of the most articulate and knowledgable boxers out there.
Great interview. Seems like a proper nice bloke and different personality to many in boxing. He did it his way and hope he finds real happiness after boxing
I seriously liked watching George’s fights , great fighter and seems an even better fella,
What a feeling it must have been for George to finally win the title after the Froch and Badou Jack fights.All those setbacks and all the pain and effort finally paid off for him and i was so glad when he etched his name in history.
Groves is a legend. A true warrior, wish him all the best in his retirement
Love a bit of George. Would’ve loved him to beat Froch but happy he put him on his arse!
Frock won, but George still
Lives in his head.. that for me is better than any KO
@@Jimmywilliams_ Reckon they're both in each others thoughts bud
@@Jimmywilliams_ Yeah agree 😯. Better than a KO 👊
Doubt Carl Froch is that bothered when he looks at his mantle piece
@@Jimmywilliams_ Lol Froch put him sleep mate doubt hes arsed
This bloke is British boxing royalty! His career was full of highs and some lows but that’s what made his story so good! He was a great fighter, extremely exciting, great jab, great style, a true warrior
Have to say that was a great interview and very candid responses from George. A worthy champion and I'm glad he fulfilled his goals. I wish him all the best for him and his family for now and the future. Thanks for the memories Mr Groves.
Best podcast yet. George is always such a great talker
Boxing life stories is the best podcast out there..the quality of the interviews,the guests,the stories,the depth of the conversation is incredible & consistent..I’ve always listened in the car,in the house or out and about so I can’t get my round it being on YT.Glad it is though because Tris deserves all the recognition
Big respect & big up 🥊🥊
One of the best podcasts yet, great character!
This was a fantastic interview. Cheers Tris, really enjoy this series, best boxing interviews by a mile.
the most candid i've ever heard George talk about his career, brilliant
This was absolutely fantastic. Great interview, fascination character, and a career with so, so many unbelievable ups and downs. Subscribed
Top guy. Saw him on his recent tour with froch and he's really down to earth. Great boxer and good to watch, pity he's retired now
Brilliant podcast and impressive honesty from George Groves. He deserves loads of credit!
Thank you for such a great interview. By far the best groves interview yet.
This was the best one so far . Martin murray would be a good one
I wish more journalism was taken aboard in this manner... Excellent as usual Tris.. And great job from George too👏👏👏
George beating DeGale at the O2 and Eubank in the WBSS were the standout moments for me. This guy had one of the best jabs in the game, he was tactical and had a high ring IQ and he could really crack.
Great footwork as well.
This is quality Tris, best one yet.
What a fantastic interview, Loved GG when he was fighting.
Superb interview please keep them coming this one Ild happily hit the PPV Button to watch 10/10 Tris Dixon .
Have watched this interview over the last few days and I have to say it is an amazing insight into boxing, let alone George's journey in it which is fascinating in itself. Combine this interview with some of the footage around RUclips on the 2 Froch fights and interviews, it really is great content. Many congrats Tris Dixon, looking forward to many more like this. Subbed and followed across social media! 👏🏻
Thank you, Colin.
Froch vs Groves was such a great time. Occasionally (sad I know) I'll sometimes rewatch all the build up and then the two fights again over a weekend
It might have been lockdown, but go outside once in a while mate 👍🏻
Me too great television , degale and froch pre fight, wind up merchant was George, loved the rubic cube
It was a great time for British boxing. Froch groves 1 was an incredible fight, God knows how many times I've re watched it
The build up was great and I went to there 2nd fight it was the best atmosphere. I run to the toilet while buffer was reading the tale of the tape.there was loads of blokes having a mother's meeting in there and must of missed the fight, why go!
Not sad at all, I was so invested in the fight because Groves was so confident which made me wonder if he knew something everyone else didn’t.
Great interview this by Tris. Love Georges honesty. Cracking viewing 🥊🥊🥊
Just finished listening to this via Spotify! Absolutely class. Loved watching Groves fight, what an honest guy! Great interview Tris. 👏🏼
Great interview, so honest, he’s really missed in boxing massive character and great fighter
Tris ... research... unreal! “I found another interview we did in 2010”. Legend! George is like “oh shit... what did I say in 2010”
Great interview, George was an excellent fighter and always an interesting character outside the ring. Keep these coming!
Great video and very grateful to hear Groves finally spill the beans on what happened between him and Booth.
Tris, this is my favourite indepth interview in years.
Thank you so much
@@boxinglifestories no mate thank you. If I could request one person though, Ken Buchanan, I fear if we don't get something soon we won't get an interview. Please 🙏
@@willyoustand86 that time has come and gone, I’m afraid
@Richard Straker Ken is now in a care home being looked after with dementia.
Looking forward to this Tris, thanks
Well played Tris and GG, great interview. Tris keep them coming, outstanding!!
Watching now. So glad you do videos now. Great work
George needs to work with young boxers and show them an example of what a success is. So glad to see a man who understands life beyond showing off his wealth . Bravo.
George is a good guy, modest, but had a great career in top level boxing. Thanks for the great fights!
Thanks Tris I really enjoyed that.
Nice geezer in my book no matter what
A really honest interview, great questions and truthful answers.
That first Froch fight, I remember when I was watching it live that George had his number from Round One, so snappy with the jab and great footwork.
Honestly, I wanted Froch to win, I thought George was unfortunate with that early stoppage.
I’ve really enjoyed watching George’s Career he deserves happiness in his future after boxing.
One of my favourite boxers in the ring and definitely outside it. Plus made me a lot of easy money on the Eubank fight. Great interview.
Great interview! Did things his way and was so happy for George when he won the world title. Got to meet George night of Eubank v Abraham fight, great guy.
love george groves, great fighter, hope I can meet him one day
Top interview. Was lucky enough to be at Bramall Lane to see George become champion. I'm pleased to see he's enjoying life and fulfilled, thanks for some brilliant nights
Great photos in the intro especially 0:05.
George defo clocked the game of boxing. Glad to see he gets so much respect
That was an excellent interview
Superb tris, good watch
Great interview , Groves is one of my top 3 favourite fighters of all time
Really interesting to get an insight into those big nights. Big up George he was very entertaining inside & outside the ring. Well done mate brilliant interview your channel deserves a lot more subs. 👊✌️
These interviews are really interesting and well made Tris !
Thank you, Steven.
People making out he’s fat ffs 🤦♂️ he’s walking around at his natural weight with a bit of added extra. He ain’t dropping 2 stone to make super middleweight now you clowns
People calling him fat are probably fatter than him! And he’s a married young rich man he’s allowed to look however the fuck he wants to
Looks healthy to me
@@olig7336 so you're saying that if you are not a 'young rich man', you can't walk around how you want to?
@@shamimulhoque903 no, I think he was pointing out George has done well for himself and isn't concerned with gaining weight. For the people calling him fat.
Honestly the thumbnail makes him look fatter then he actually is, he looks a normal weight.
Fantastic interview such a great asset to British boxing.
Amazing story and so informative.
Enjoy retirement George
Remember first seeing him in his tough tough fight against Kenny Anderson. Always loved watching him fight and was very happy when he won his world title against chudinov. Glad to see he's in a good place.
Met GG in Philly few year back was a gentleman an time for photo an a quick chat 👍
Great questions and video. Well done
Great listen again mate 🥊
Fantastic work Tris, great to hear from one of my fav fighters last 10 years and was there at brammal lane for the world championship win 👊🏻
A lot of respect for Groves, he was a true warrior.
His greatest achievement has to be schooling chris eubank. George was very underrated. Loved watching him fight.
I have to say winning a world title would be a better achievement than beating Eubank lol
Great these are on you tube now. I've listened to all the episodes, it is fascinating what ppl go through. Would love to hear Steve bunce, jim watt or Barry mcguigan. keep up the great work tris👍
Tris, thanks for this. Such a great interview. Loved GG 👊
Great man, great boxer, great interview. The people’s champ
Great interview this please keep em coming
George Groves. Top Man !!! George Groves to me was a dream to watch with the way he used his legs, the balance and the hand positioning were just perfect in my book.
Great, honest interview,..enjoyed
Done UK boxing proud good fighter..good man, cheers for the memories.
watched his whole career from the commonwealth title fight with Scotland's Anderson to his fight in US v big Mexican Sierra, always an entertaining fighter who could be hurt and hurt his opponents, we will never know how Froch 1 might have ended was nice to see him bag a world title at the end of his career
Whattttt who despises George Groves, crazy thing to say in an interview. Top entertainment/missed
I really didn't like him early on ... not quite sure why, but he rubbed me up the wrong way. I grew to like him though.