Boxer George Groves Tells His Story

Anything Goes with James English Ep/289
Boxer George Groves Tells His Story
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[@rodsup3934]

George Groves is my favourite British fighter. His journey to the world title was worthy of a film. Just to add his ram rod jab was fucking unreal!!

[@maceymitchell2177]

I never really warmed to George Grove's personality when he was a fighter. He had that sort of chip on his shoulder. It's nice to understand why and you actually couldn't find a more humble switched on Human Being. I'm glad he's content and happy. He deserves it

[@robbom68]

Never took to George. Top fighter don't get me wrong but always reminds me of your local plumber turning up on your doorstep.

[@nizzle6588]

I felt the exact same with Eubank snr too. Then you see there true side after they’ve retired and realise their top men

[@danielwilson1105]

True, he appeared that way! Wouldn't have recognised him with the hair.

[@lcvillafan]

He had to sell himself

[@cleetorres1351]

What a nice comment. I like people who say things to help people . Thanks

[@peterryan7889]

Was always a Froch fan, but George showed unbelievable heart, got to the top of the mountain, is a class act

[@OldWolflad]

What a decent guy. Well done George on your fantastic and successful career. be proud and stay content!

[@crvweaver]

This is brilliant.. followed George his whole career.. I always felt he was world class.. his jab..movement and right hand.. brilliant! Ring IQ on point to.. so under rated! Brilliant chat this James 👏

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@coinzyuk2472]

Love Groves and his wicked style, very humble guy

[@jameswigglesworth1]

Buzzing to see this, George is one of my favourite fighters I’ve watched. What a career, great podcast James!

[@JamesEnglish]

Cheers mate

[@NorthernAnt]

@@JamesEnglish one of my favourites this James, you manage to get the most out of George

[@laurarules3642]

I met George on the tour he did with Carl Froch just under a month ago what a friendly and polite gentleman. He engaged with the fans and even took selfies and I got his and Carls autograph as well. I also went on the Tyson Fury after party tour and he was surrounded by People preventing autographs , selfies and engaging with him

[@adriancawley2203]

Followed Groves from the Kenny Anderson fight.. fantastic jab and power... another Brillant podcast from James English

[@loonzuk]

As someone who went to all the early groves fights as a friend of a friend I cam honestly say it was one of the most exciting times for me In boxing ever, got to go to hos engagement party and so forth and to this day if goegre sees me round hell always go out of his way to say hello and he doesn't have to, legend in an out of the ring and can only say how proud of him for getting the world title finally

[@theemperorofboxingtruth3745]

He seems like a genuinely nice lad to be fair.

[@donttouchyerbumnsniffit]

I can definitely believe that man. There was an interview a wee while back with George where he had somewhere to be but between saying hello to anybody & everybody at the event whilst at the same time as doing the interview, etc he was definitely late! 😆 Great guy GG ✌🏼🥊

[@desmondcampbell4901]

Groves is one of my favourite boxers his story is a good 1 man, he got there and won that World title he earned his money and has done what he set out to do..great lad and a good fighter, positive energy sent to him and his family, he played a big underated part in boosting British boxing with the 2 fights with Froch...one love x

[@marks5226]

Gave the British boxing fans some great entertainment , cheers Mr Grove

[@drilllord6207]

Top British fighter. World champion, all the best in retirement

[@mikew3012]

Brilliant George, great interview 👏

[@mikew3012]

Thanks James, really enjoyed that one m8 👍

[@ghostfacescrillaNG]

Two of my favourite moments in boxing are when Groves dropped Froch in that classic first fight and then when he finally won that WBA world title at Bramall Lane. He’s in my personal top 5 favourite boxers ever.

[@rydzs6099]

Spot on.

[@DanDanCOYS]

Great comment. Also go and search up when he knocked out a boxer called Sierra in LA. One of the best KOs you’ll ever see.

[@4blDark]

same

[@Andrew-dd1lr]

Him getting koed by froch was also a big iconic British boxing moment not a massive froch or groves fan personally I was a degale fan met degale at a hotel once an they were sound him an all his teams

[@AK-ds6ys]

Top 5 😂

[@albertbo6305]

Never been too much of a fan of groves, definitely am now! What a great podcast and a great guy!

[@adamcox2503]

Loved this interview. George seems like a class act 👏🥊

[@fergusstevenston]

Absolutely loved that, Cheers fellas 👍👍👍

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@kevinjohnsloan1157]

Groves is so underrated one of the best super middleweights Britain has seen beat up froch over two fights never lost a round until he got knocked out. Never backed down did it all his self with no backing great great boxer

[@kieranstark8146]

Talk shite never lost a round fought well end of

[@mattlkemp]

What a lovely down to Earth guy. Great interview!

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Matt

[@optimalbrand]

Looks and sounds so much better. His mind and body have recovered from the boxing.

[@garymcarthur]

This was a really good watch James, George comes across amazing, great insight into the things that go on behind the person.

[@kevinmitchell9376]

Another great interview Mr English onwards and upwards brother 👍🏿. Groves is a grounded bloke and a very good boxer, Good to see an Ex boxer with his faculties and Speaking well, keep up the great Podcasts James 🤜🏻🤛🏿

[@Ezsy1996]

i use to hate george but because i was a super froch fan. after the froch fights i then realised his whole plan that it was just a game to piss froch off in a way where it makes carl fragile but then i grew up a bit lol but then i started to see the fighter this guy was starting to become, what a solid career he had after, would've been even better to see him win the super 6

[@zolfodor4835]

Agree with every word mate.

[@foxb77]

Now this is worth watching 👍

[@rub1tan679]

TOTALLY AGREE 💯🇬🇧❤️

[@cleetorres1351]

Ya

[@deadlegification]

The style & the stance absolutely superb Boxer.Gotta love Groves

[@davemckinley3901]

Proper class interview the best I've seen with George thanks james

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks for watching Dave

[@ninjasrose1653]

Groves came out more liked and poular than Froch. I got a lot of time for him. Always speaks well and was hilarious in the build up to big fights. And one hell of a Boxer!

[@markkofi8522]

I love what Andre Ward said about froch. "Not only is he a sore loser, he's a sore winner too." 🤣😂

[@HarryHans12]

George is top class, his own podcast is epic

[@firsttopolandgets50bucks18]

A British Great, up there with Hatton, Lewis and Calzaghe.

[@spursp2321]

Really? Top fighter but not elite

[@firsttopolandgets50bucks18]

@@spursp2321 yeah mate. We were lucky to have some great super middles in the last 20 years and he's up there with them all. It's a shame that he wasn't really looked after by a promoter so he could just concentrate on boxing.

[@danieledwards6974]

Good fighter for sure, shouldn’t be named in the same sentence as Calzaghe, Hatton or Lewis

[@spursp2321]

@@firsttopolandgets50bucks18 what was his signature win though?

[@eddycarrick2796]

Excellent chat 👍 didn’t know too much about George Groves previously on a personal level but comes across as a really decent bloke. All the best to the man 🥊

[@erol1982]

remember bumping into George while he was a panelist on a show called primetime tv for an Amir Khan fight, George was early in his career (think Froch was on the panel that day too! as was Duke McKenzie)...was very early in his career and even then, humble, approachable and a true gentleman...was gutted when he lost that 2nd fight to Carl, wish him and Adam Booth had stuck it out as i think he would have achieved that Championship belt a lot sooner than it came.

[@desmondcampbell4901]

Loved Groves as a fighter he was fearless and showed froch in the first fight I thought he qas well winning that fight and I think he's a lovely guy great jab he put the work in and is a former champion respect GG

[@SeanLdn7]

georgey boyyy

[@robbragg5712]

Loved George. London boy and always fought who he had too.

[@sharonsinclair5184]

Another great interview, love George I have watched all his fights glad he is happy and retired…….

[@BigPumpa3603]

Followed george since the degale fight , My opinion he was brilliant to watch , Carried himself in his own unique way at conferences and faceoff etc ... I enjoyed the froch face off and george was drilling his eyes into froch and u could see how uncomfortable froch was ... i did enjoy watching him i have to be honest . Good on u groves ! Wish him all the best in retirement ☝👍👊

[@williamsheehan6112]

A very clever gentleman

[@mayabayable]

I never particularly liked Groves when he was boxing, always came across a bit daft...this , within 2 minutes, really changed my mind about him, what a nice intelligent geezer. Taught me a lesson to never judge a book by its cover. His fights with Froch were immense and will go down in British boxing folklore.

[@AlexDeLarge77]

George is a top bloke, always gave good value.

[@paulreynolds3516]

Awesome interview. Very interesting. Thank you

[@latchnmac1]

Easily the best interview youve done mate.Listened twice.Well done

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@samr6916]

Been looking forward to this one

[@issymills6455]

“ We can all push and pull about a bit “

[@Aspire85]

Got a lot of respect for Groves. Remember seeing him for the first time when he bashed up Kenny Anderson, who was a real tough fighter - even sweeter after how much of a prick Anderson was to him at the weigh ins. Degale fight was close but edge of seat stuff and he definitely deserved the win. The first Froch fight was probably one of the best fights I'd seen in a long time in 2013, was absolutely rooting for him in the rematch but it wasn't to be. The issues with boxing trainers after Booth derailed the momentum slightly but I give him full credit due to the fact that he battled through it and persevered to get his world title win. Deserves the best retirement after all of the years of great entertainment given. Thanks GG!

[@garyrobertshaw2202]

He's a top man is goerge. I didn't see that side of him when he boxed but fair play. Good luck pal

[@chuckwowward78]

Top interview 👌 great bloke honest to listen to one of my favourite boxers loved the needle he had with degale and froch . Comes across an intelligent bloke 👍

[@jonfitz2278]

100 percent respect mate

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

Top guy George and a smart one too.

[@p4pking393]

groves was my guy....he deserved the shine that was given to froch

[@rossmaggs7371]

Love groves.. top lad done it all his own way… great interview 👍🏽

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Ross

[@andrewsheridan1114]

Best pod so far.

[@mrchristopher3993]

Thanks James, another awesome show. 🙂🙏💚

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks ♥️

[@NewTheoryMagazine]

Great guest James 🥊

[@deanmignonelli9316]

SOUTH SHIELDS THAT WAS RAMDOM LIKE 😂 BUT IM FROM NORTH SHIELDS ! living the dream ! 😂🤣💙💙🥊🥊

[@seanb3204]

I'm 20 mins in this is bloody brilliant James

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Sean

[@seanb3204]

@@JamesEnglish thanks for responding it is never expected but very much appreciated

[@nb_1993]

Humble likeable guy

[@Greenzoneglobe]

I like George, another great interview, cheers James

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@angusmacdonald5283]

A was there that night in brammell lane 😂perfect

[@djlukegray]

I loved that with Groves I became a fan after he beat Eubank Jr

[@BoSSLeVeLs]

Booom we finally fkn On 🥊

[@DaleG83]

Great interview

[@hotrodd29]

I’m an ex boxer. And anyone outside of froch’s circle and Eddie’s hearts payroll would admit that was the worse stoppage in a title fight ever. Anyone who disputes me needs to consider that the ref had to get groves in a headlock because groves was still throwing punches! If a ref got me in a headlock during a fight. I’d be swinging punches at the ref.

[@N0Nam3game]

Modern day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 warrior world champion. Seems like a nice down to earth guy

[@Liam-jg3pl]

This generation’s Eubank v Benn.. great rivalry with Froch👌🏼

[@devilineden727]

What a sound bloke, liked him before the Carl Froch fights but his arrogance, at the time, turned me against him. However, I now totally respect him. A humble bloke. And in my opinion, he busted up Carl Froch in their first fight.

[@supersharpshots]

My ultimate favourite boxer. Large up your status king.

[@lalwkl]

Bloody hell. Do you actually talk to people like that?

[@desdoyle9176]

Great guest mate

[@somthingsimplefull]

Cannot believe he didn't speak about the super series final against Callum Smith!

[@seanb3204]

Great one James

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@garyjones407]

Loved groves when he was boxing class act

[@StewartyBoy1987]

Does my box in - every 3rd word out of James’ mouth is Lit. Honkin

[@nigeats65]

What....?!!!

[@gypsyboylee4018]

If that is the George Groves story that is so sad if you get what I mean Absolutely brilliant explaining about his career But George Groves Must be more than just Boxing 🥊 On a sidenote George Grove is one of my favourite boxers Already followed up his career Wish we could’ve got a bit more of his life Not just his boxing career

[@skylinegtsrock]

Boxing is life lol

[@seanmcgowan7863]

Kenny Anderson from Edinburgh, sad none of them knew

[@shaunmcnally3064]

Guy put Groves down and gave him some trouble, Groves came back and stopped him. All that needs to be said. Anderson is probably only significant in his own head

[@seanmcgowan7863]

@@shaunmcnally3064 @Shaun McNally Your gay, he not just a guy. You know nothing about boxing. Groves even admits his mum and dad watch more boxing than him. With your reply you've never won a fight in your life. That if u even had a fight. Kenny Anderson won a gold medal in the Olympics games and was a British champion. He put down groves and gave him big trouble did u even watch it? You know nothing about him or boxing. Speak soon keyboard gangster

[@shaunmcnally3064]

@@seanmcgowan7863 Jesus, are you about 12 years old? Talk like an adult if we're going to debate this. No Kenny Anderson did not win an Olympic gold medal, he won a commonwealth games gold medal. Yes he won the British title against a 41 year old Robin Reid, and then didn't defend it. Yes, I watched the Groves fight. What more did he do than give him a bit of trouble and put him?

[@shaunmcnally3064]

@@seanmcgowan7863 not that I need to justify my amateur record to you, but I'm pretty happy with how I've done so far

[@seanmcgowan7863]

@@shaunmcnally3064 Wasn't a debate its fact....sad they didn't know he was from Edinburgh end off. You're a clown who wants to debate haha u need to show some respect to kenny Anderson. You want to talk about him but you're the one who has done nothing in boxing FACT

[@jose-Maki]

They did Groves the first one, he was throwing and even was starting to push foward while trowing when the ref jumped in. In that case they should have stopped: Aj klitschko, colnan wood, fury wilder, ruiz ortiz....

[@robbo3476]

Good man is George 👊

[@spikeyspike3562]

Being a Welshman Joe calzaghe was always my favourite fighter. But George groves always seemed a genuine tidy bloke and a class boxer who was unlucky not to win that world title alot sooner, that first fight with froch was stopped too soon in my opinion and could have been a different outcome. Hope retirement serves you well George 👍

[@paulk1702]

Groves is one of those rare ex-fighters: Retired in full health [niggles aside], healthy bank balance, no bitterness, humble, great pundit. World title at 4th attempt. It'll be a great movie if they make it 🥊

[@cleetorres1351]

No chance . I respect him but make that movie above others like fury or may weather or Duran evt ect . George was a tough guy inwatched him fight in the armatures all.over the world . He was defona world champion level fighter but never elite and he knows it . Met him had a good laugh and time . He stayed with me and my bother in Europe. I think he's a really nice guy . Just don't think it's movie material but you never do know.. I'd watch it if they did

[@UnashamedlyGodSquad]

Groves doesn't mention the fact that Froch was starting to find a home for his punches when the fight was stopped. Dodgy stoppage, but I would still fancy Froch to win. He KOd Jermain Taylor in Rd 12

[@jackfenwick8264]

Top bloke is George I enjoyed that

[@budthechud9795]

St George with the Spitfire ring walk and knocking people the fuck out.

[@whiplash9948]

We can all put abaaout

[@SWFCTID93]

Let's play James English bingo where we pick the minute he butts in to tell George he used to be on drugs and his mates have killed themselves with no context whatsoever love this game

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks for watching them tho 😉

[@jackashford3006]

Fucking great well done

[@leestiffell296]

Do like George nice guy 💯

[@neilnoble1771]

Can you interview Herol Bomber Graham or Brian Molko ?

[@cleetorres1351]

Adam walked out because Eddie gave him a option. Either ditch grooves or i will peg you and eat your stable. Can't blame Booth he had to do ehatbhe had to do . That's life

[@matthewreilly7153]

Sounds like David Beckhams voice

[@trueblue3719]

Spot on mate

[@TheBlackPrince447]

Groves been spending some of that hard earned boxing money on a top notch hair transplant.

[@kyleanderson9323]

Been to Turkey lad 😂

[@martincroker9189]

I never liked george based on his interviews with Carl frock. He was so arogant and cock, but H3 has developed into such a nice person, so glad he became a world championship he's up there with the best of them, so exciting to watch, I was gutted for him when Carl won the rematch.

[@gcarter1973]

Where his hair come from?

[@ianhart3896]

He reminds me of a clean Danny Simpson 👌😂👊👍

[@jacko2815]

😂

[@craigrigby8330]

Fair play George what a nice guy 👍 PADDY the pad man 😆

[@YanNed-ou3lx]

That was good

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@davidblyth8134]

Kenny anderson is from Edinburgh and groves shat it from rematch coz he was on his arse in 3rd round, ref stopped it in 6th bad stoppage though

[@CJH_101]

Adam Booth, strange guy

[@jamesasc7709]

does he talk about his hair transplant?

[@leemillwall9045]

Loved watching the saint in his career was my favourite fighter got lucky enough to get photo and autograph from George when he was just leaving hayemaker gym prior to first froch fight .. great listen .. great work James

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Lee

[@leemillwall9045]

Do you think you’ll ever get a second sit down with Tony argent his interview with you was brilliant aswell James 👌🏻

[@lukebignell7846]

Cracking hair transplant there, let’s hope it stays on his bonce