#28 | GEORGE GROVES | Touring With Carl Froch | Sparring Golovkin | Making Weight & Canelo-Plant

Former WBA world super-middleweight champion George Groves joins Rob Tebbutt on Episode 28 of the Boxing Social Podcast.
Rob asks George his thoughts on Saturday's undisputed super-middleweight title bout between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant, as well as his experiences of sparring Gennady Golovkin.
George also discusses life after boxing, including his time working with former ring rival Carl Froch on their nationwide tour.
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[@tonykelly1679]

Meet George a few months back, When he was out doing his food shopping. I was completely starstruck but FairPlay to him he had a chat with me he also gave me his opinions on a few things. No ego no arrogance. Complete gentleman and a fantastic boxer 👊🏻😉

[@peakingmantis5331]

George lived up to your expectations of him being a non ego type of guy. But what would this comment have looked like if he told you to fuck off?

[@SWJ_]

Rob’s a brilliant interviewer not just because of his knowledge, but because he doesn’t interrupt or interject when the other person is talking. Great podcast again keep up the good work, I’d love to see the guys from Undefeated Podcast (Travis and KG) on here btw. 👊🏼💪🏼

[@jameslaude3654]

This is brilliant. I’ll never forget being at Wembley surrounded by Froch fans, cheering for Groves all the way. Needless to say my knuckles ended up being ruined for weeks after. Team Groves.

[@matthazelby506]

Bashing the bishop?🥊🥒💦

[@jameslaude3654]

@@matthazelby506 hahaha

[@number1Don]

If it wasn't for Howard Foster ruining George's psyche and career, he would have achieved even greater things. Respect for coming back in adversity when you never should have needed to. Brilliant boxer, fighter and analyst. Knows the game inside out and most importantly speaks objectively. Also shout out to the best boxing channel about.

[@luluboxingtv2880]

I think George is heavily underrated , in his prime he was a serious fighter , I just think he never fully recovered after the second froch fight , but he had that much talent he managed to get what he had left together and still beat the chudinov in good fashion and win the world title , and then go on to defend it and smack up eubank jnr I think if George wasn’t stopped in the first froch fight he would of gone on to unify

[@deepaknambisan3251]

@@luluboxingtv2880 I agree. Great comment.

[@sagesarabia5053]

Who the fuck is howard foster

[@Mindfull_Momentum]

@@sagesarabia5053 the ref who couldn't wait to jump in and stop the fight way too early. Just like most of the refs on Eddie Hearns cards..

[@sagesarabia5053]

@@Mindfull_Momentum ohhhh ya that was a bs stoppage

[@leevweleevwe4813]

Absolute icons both George and Froch two very very hard men especially Froch chin made out of concrete

[@deepaknambisan3251]

Surely Groves vs Golovkin would have been marketed as 5G 😁

[@Drillah44]

GGG V GG FOR THE WBC ARE YA WITH ME?

[@markwharton7626]

One of the best boxing interviews I've seen, Rob is a good interviewer and George is amazing at giving the viewer an insight into how a fighter thinks. Thanks 👍🥊😁

[@leewestbrook9122]

Great interview! Always a fan of George from early on. Was a little unlucky in a couple of his world title fights (froch 1 and badou jack) but he was always exciting. Saw him out and about with his family last year, he seems to be enjoying his retirement. Good insights here, hope the tour goes well

[@seanb3204]

5 mins in, this is great. Groves is articulate

[@parrogakaparadise9477]

He’s excellent

[@seanb3204]

You're right he does

[@seanb3204]

@Roy Viper agree, and he is clearly relaxed and content which is refreshing to see.

[@GragarTheGreat]

@Roy Viper Hair transplant will help 💯👀

[@richardlambert3937]

@Roy Viper he is young. Good to see someone achieve and leave healthy

[@ToTheMoonFC]

George saint groves ! Brilliant interview! Big up Rob too!

[@daleHarrison93]

love george cracking fights with froch will be remembered for a very long time

[@karloslowry9043]

Found the section on making weight fascinating.

[@deepaknambisan3251]

There’s a book called Seabiscuit and the chapter about jockeys making weight in early 20th Century horse racing is absolutely magnificent.

[@karloslowry9043]

@@deepaknambisan3251 thanks Deepak I'll check it out.

[@michaelthompson3286]

Groves only spars when he's out of shape and jet-lagged 🤣

[@olig7336]

This is a great interview holy shit

[@daleysanders8878]

All ways good interviews with grovesy boy 🥇

[@GW_01]

Love Groves. Underrated British Boxing legend.

[@freddie_mvp]

Wow this was excellent.

[@Craggles365]

Awesome

[@CautionBeforeCoffee]

I was team Froch during their fights but Groves is a class act, a great boxer and a good man

[@gupstaa]

George’s Hairs lookin on point man

[@PhantomPlayin]

George Groves Is getting younger when he fought Froch he looked older back then.

[@kiely4561]

Did my man George really bring up Michael Barrymore lol

[@animalblundetto6409]

"George!" - James degale.

[@epec20]

Wheres George's hair come from? 🙀

[@weltschmerz88]

Anyone got a timestamp for the Golovkin sparring?

[@wiganlatic1547]

25:30

[@weltschmerz88]

@@wiganlatic1547 top man 👍

[@karloslowry9043]

So he's saying it was staged and iv been saying that why did they both throw slaps?

[@SwissCheese112]

Groves you dont need 12 week camps. if youre fighting regularly then you stay in fighting shape. just like the old timers did. 4 times a year. 7 week camp

[@karloslowry9043]

It's sly af what Eddie's done signing ppl to dazn when he had a deal with sky.

[@karloslowry9043]

Or fight at ur natural weight George?

[@karloslowry9043]

Fowler isn't as good as he thinks

[@rickisunak]

Just brilliant to see a great fighter (and man) so content in life and with their career.

[@SWJ_]

And with all his faculties in tact as well, he’s a proper example for the next generation of fighters of how to get the best out of your career without letting it affect your life after.

[@tonytenpound]

Best podcast I’ve listened to in ages, more of the Saint please

[@ChattinBoxingWYB]

I predict Canelo by late stoppage between 7-11 Rounds!

[@billlewis9214]

The 1st Froch fight was a classic should never of been stopped I would of liked to see him fight a Steiglitz then fight Froch. Either way great career.

[@WithBACON]

George is absolutely right about the absurd "weight-checks". And with the weigh-ins, either move them forward to same-day, or move them back to Thursday or earlier (for a Saturday night fight)...

[@ibzkad]

GGG's a beast!

[@olig7336]

Again, this is incredible, I’m just some faded American thanks for this

[@ritid69]

I thought Groves was done after the Badou jack robbery………but he came back strong

[@lucasm3879]

I think the question everyone wants to ask is where did he get his hair transplant done 😄

[@jordee1]

Smashing it Rob just keep it up. 10/10

[@NorthernAnt]

Can't get enough of a George interview, looking forward to this while I'm on the seated bike in the gym! Gets me through my workouts

[@karloslowry9043]

Love the podcast Rob and watched till the end 😂

[@SiLoMixMaster]

It's strange that GG picked AJ to beat Usyk because he is the bigger man, but then picked Wilder to beat Fury who is smaller in height and 30lbs in weight than Fury. The difference between Usyk and AJ in terms of weight was less than the difference between Wilder and Fury. Usyk has been beating up heavyweights since 2013 which if people did their homework properly was the most obvious sign that he would have no problems against AJ.

[@mrsugar2352]

Love a bit of groves on the pod. Always watch them through. Cheers Robert

[@kiely4561]

I don’t want your mingy body protector 😂

[@p4pking393]

always a great guest. articulate, insightful

[@Thethethe957]

George is an interesting, insightful guy

[@papasslipper564]

Why groves look like he's sitting on the toilet squeezing out a George Floyd in the thumbnail?

[@rudicon4u]

Hair transplant?

[@Pigeoning]

@ 19:18 Groves basically predicts the shot that did Plant in.

[@ritid69]

Legend,

[@pauljones-oe3ux]

Top man Double G . Brilliant Boxing talker and for my money would have given Canelo a severe test at SMW- Had the rights tools to beat him - Reach/speed and enough power to him. Also with Double G on Caleb in that he will a big challenge to SCA - will go the distance IMO and perhaps do well enough to get robbed on the cards. Alvaraz on Pts/Gift 9/4 A bet Ive lumped on.

[@305Solo]

I really liked the genuine needle and animosity between Froch and Groves back then, but I also like the fact that they’re on good terms nowadays. None of that fake act you see from some boxers to sell a fight and then start hugging like BFF’s the second the fight is over

[@animalblundetto6409]

DeGale 4ever.

[@toddsullivan596]

George groves in his prime was really something special the jab was unreal the defence was phenomenal movement was world class its such a shame he fell short with Frotch. What frotch said was true though he wasn't ready for him.

[@booni5114]

20-11-21

[@peakingmantis5331]

Wait so Groves is saying that fighters spar the hardest the week before their fight? I would've thought that would be dangerous

[@seanb3204]

Looking forward to this one

[@fernandodiazcampos5585]

someone needs to ask George is he thinks GGG would have given Froch a beating

[@71poiuytrewq]

What a truly humble and intelligent guy George Groves is.

[@nav2009]

AJ can't fight . Boxing is natural movement

[@chesurechesure]

Awesome Rob enjoying these podcasts mate.

[@pjsingh3871]

Is it just me who can't hear this very well

[@tauntonlad8763]

Absolutely super chat.

[@JohnJames6969]

Great interview, thank you

[@soundclownmusic]

More podcasts please

[@Anthony-wy5tm]

Fantastic podcast

[@siropasrangphet8195]

Thank you

[@richadambudgen7520]

A lovely fella groves and a fantastic career. That new barnet is a bit dodgy though

[@karloslowry9043]

Fury = two welterweights😂

[@GW_01]

Light welters*