Boxer George Groves Tells His Story

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Boxer George Groves Tells His Story
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[@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 😂

[@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

[@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!!

[@rydzs6099]

Love this guy. One of the best jabs in boxing. Always backed him.

[@TheBlackPrince447]

His jab was world class.

[@OldWolflad]

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

[@peterryan7889]

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

[@johnstanley3725]

James English & George Groves. I really enjoyed this interview. I’ve never understood the difficulty of a fighter that is not a marque signed fighter on a big platform. I’ve got a massive respect for George for achieving his dreams following the set backs. Good to hear him speak now he’s a retired boxer. Came across really well - Top Bloke.

[@rub1tan679]

Anyone who can box with one arm at elite level .. not only survive .. BUT WIN 🏆 WOW 🤩 ❤️🇬🇧

[@vulch2098]

It was 1 round

[@rub1tan679]

@@vulch2098 💄👙👜

[@5taunch]

The most underrated British fighter ever. What a legend Saint George Groves 🇬🇧💯

[@nandovee2025]

Followed George's career all the way and was buzzing when he finally won his world title. Great interview James. Great rivalry with both degale and froch. And great fight CV that lots of currently active fighters can only dream of 👍

[@Henrz999]

I enjoyed following George’s career from start to finish, and was so happy when he got his title…definitely one of my favourite British boxers - hell of a right hand💥

[@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

[@paulscott79]

Brilliant podcast, a totally different side to Groves and showing a very honest side to his career. Enjoyed every minute, and found a new respect for him.

[@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

[@phillmcaverty]

Love groves, he is so open. Must have been an enjoyable interview. Thanks this was appreciated.

[@coinzyuk2472]

Love Groves and his wicked style, very humble guy

[@Rivelino824]

Quality fighter Groves guys jab incredible, always gave fantastic entertainment.

[@chriswright6245]

I was really happy when he won the title finally. People don't remember he was probably past his best when he did that, he was falling apart in his later career. He had some great moments

[@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 ✌🏼🥊

[@anthonynevers9306]

George Groves is a true warrior and legend.

[@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

[@Marcus-me2md]

Great Fighter, Honest, Sincere Thinker, Proud of you Mr. Groves

[@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

[@johnwilliams8212]

Used to hate groves but grew on me over the years, love him now

[@benthechemist303]

What a brilliant interview James 👌🏼 Absolutely fascinating insight to George’s career, what a journey! Loved watching his fights, especially when he put Froch on his ass 👏🏼 Great to see George enjoying retirement, looking and sounding healthy!

[@marks5226]

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

[@welshieworldwide]

Outstanding podcast, could have watched more of this for sure. Totally humble guy and totally sincere too 🥊🥊

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks mate

[@kevinmccann147]

Fantastic interview. I followed George throughout his career, this was a great insight. Cheers

[@tjwerkmann1837]

Thank you for this interview James. My all-time favorite athlete is Groves, and I'm from America. Hope to make it to London some day. No better boxing atmosphere than the UK!

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@leechapman7061]

Brilliant podcast never liked him in his fighting days thought he was a cocktail aggorant so and so however he was a really really good fighter and what a humble down to earth guy he is underneath it all! All the best in your future george 👍

[@drilllord6207]

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

[@benbenester1229]

Always liked Groves. Didn’t act like the others and was considered odd. Which is something I can relate to. An articulate man with a great legacy. Didn’t look like a lethal elite fighter, but I liked that about him! Imagine some knob picking on him! Great bloke great interview. Thanks James and George👍

[@johnwilliamson1766]

Great interview with George , talented fighter , great attitude.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

One of my favourite fighters to watch, was buzzing for him when he won his world title in Sheffield. Loved his style and excellent power. Everybody that fought said he had the biggest one punch power they faced, including the likes of Murray who had been in with the likes of GGG.

[@alokhan3622]

Ask froch

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

@@alokhan3622 only 2 fighters put Froch down. Groves and Jermaine Taylor. And he was noticeably more hurt v Groves. So yeah, he might say so too.

[@michaelsullivan5548]

Class interview, massive fan...a real pleasure to watch!!

[@Madeinlondon67]

Another Great Podcast James. Aswell as being an amazing Boxer George seems a top fella . Well worth a watch 👍

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@albertbo6305]

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

[@ross5911]

Great interview. I was lucky enough to be at Wembley for the Froch fight and it was incredible. I’ll never forget that Rubik’s cube!

[@fergusstevenston]

Absolutely loved that, Cheers fellas 👍👍👍

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@mikew3012]

Brilliant George, great interview 👏

[@mikew3012]

Thanks James, really enjoyed that one m8 👍

[@JBulla2539]

Great interview, always gives the guests time to respond, no interruptions....understands that sometimes less is more when it comes to being the interviewer....GG one of my all time favourite British fighters, was so buzzing when he finally became World Champion

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks John

[@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

[@soldier-boy-fitness]

After watching this, I went straight to the Chudinov fight. Great stuff guys 🥊🥊👏👏

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@adamcox2503]

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

[@kevinfinbow1206]

Really great chat guys. British boxing was very lucky to have you George👍

[@JamesEnglish]

Cheers Kev

[@Winston848]

Great guest to have on. George is always honest and interesting 👍🏼

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@caincotterill5493]

Froch thought he was above George’s challenge, even after he’d done the same to Joe(calling out the champ. It wasn’t disrespectful, George was honest, Froch just hadn’t heard it before🇬🇧👊🏼 Top fighter and bloke GG

[@georgemullen6158]

Exactly right

[@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." 🤣😂

[@LynGriffiths70]

I've always really enjoyed George's style, similar to Haye in many ways so plenty of excitement. No doubt the 1st Froch fight was stopped too soon, unfortunately the way Froch finished him in fight 2 vindicates Howard Foster's decision. Really good interview, one of the best.

[@4blDark]

how does froch knocking him out in one fight vindicate the ref calling it too early in another fight?

[@mattlkemp]

What a lovely down to Earth guy. Great interview!

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks Matt

[@danielhughes7228]

Yes James. Smashed it AGAIN. Can’t wait for this one

[@optimalbrand]

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

[@WillieJoyce.]

Groves was a great fighter. I went to 4 of his fights vs James Degale Paul Smith Glen Johnson Martin Murray Serious KO Power in All His Shots

[@foxb77]

Now this is worth watching 👍

[@rub1tan679]

TOTALLY AGREE 💯🇬🇧❤️

[@cleetorres1351]

Ya

[@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 🤜🏻🤛🏿

[@warriorb6733]

Very good interview 👏🏻, could do with a few more like George Groves on the scene now.

[@keithboocock2273]

Great Interview. Always enjoyed watching George box

[@eddiewinks2089]

Brilliant podcast James, I liked groves and his quirky ways, like doing rubix cube at press conference when froch was speaking😂

[@HarryHans12]

George is top class, his own podcast is epic

[@garymcarthur]

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

[@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.

[@KM-op6gj]

I enjoyed this, i’ve always liked George because of his fighting style. I couldn’t help thinking how good it would be if James could get two rivals on at the same time, like Degale and Groves or two rivals that have put their past behind them.

[@JBulla2539]

The narrative has often been that AJ made boxing big again in the UK. AJ is huge but in my opinion Froch v Groves I and the aftermath is what made boxing big time again.

[@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?

[@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

[@davemckinley3901]

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

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks for watching Dave

[@herb2078]

Great guest 👌 always liked groves and enjoyed watching him his style was entertaining. Very honourable bloke, never gave up and finally won a world title after a number of set backs which has to be admired

[@87jf11]

St George Groves was always in entertaining fights & enjoyed watching him throughout his career, enjoy retirement!!

[@hodge8762]

Always thought GG was a clown but just to show what these interviews gives u don’t judge a book by its cover. Speaks very well another top class interview

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@goodyeoman4534]

I'll always be a George Groves fan after that first fight with Carl Froch. Can't remember many fights that exiting in recent times.

[@chelseaacidcasual2825]

Big respect to Groves....Chelsea lad as well.

[@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.

[@jonathandaly1761]

Never liked him as a boxer, but seeing the human side of him 10/10 great show 🎉🎉

[@Jrrrrr19]

The build up both times v Froch we’re just incredible, especially the first one when he predicted he would win the jab exchanges, and hit him with right hands 😂 he totally mind fucked him

[@hykergrove]

this man is a true legend

[@cleetorres1351]

Thanks

[@romfordgal]

George always give good value....in the ring and now out the ring..

[@imnotavingthat6813]

I liked George , always gave his all, glad he got a world title, id say he deserved it , paid his dues in full

[@AlexDeLarge77]

George is a top bloke, always gave good value.

[@colmcm9804]

Brilliant James most enjoyable podcast in a while really enjoyed it 👏👏 , seen a totally different side to George also , great career his 2 froch fights were brilliant , great viewing 👍

[@Jrrrrr19]

Does anyone know if he took degales purse? I remember they made a bet at the press conference

[@deadlegification]

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

[@robbragg5712]

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

[@lukehaynes8276]

Great podcast , iv always been a fan of groves , great to hear he’s story 👍

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@normanwhite5207]

George Grove is a legend. a true warrior of the ring. his self believe is second to none this is one fighter that I will never forget in my lifetime his will to win is to give and take whatever comes his way in the ring ST GEORGE

[@jacko2815]

I agree something i noticed earlier in the podcast he said his dad would fully support him in whatever he wanted to do. Shows the treatment you recieve in the early years of your life can have a huge impact

[@martinpower6537]

Jack , brilliant interview. George was always my favourite , he’s a brilliant guest to have on

[@andrewdavey508]

Who's jack?

[@martinpower6537]

@@andrewdavey508 I should really put my glasses on

[@martinpower6537]

My apologies to James.

[@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.

[@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 ☝👍👊

[@sharonsinclair5184]

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

[@latchnmac1]

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

[@JamesEnglish]

Thanks

[@SeanLdn7]

georgey boyyy

[@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 🥊

[@jamesfeltwell7871]

Best podcast I’ve seen.

[@JamesEnglish]

👍🏼

[@Michael-qv3hp]

Brilliant boxer George

[@maxsimfitness7978]

Solid fighter! Well done George! I remember watch your first fight with Degale Brent Town Hall and could cried with you got stopped by the ref that was your belt! Shout out from a fellow West londonder - All-stars Boxing club!

[@hopwoodwhite]

Loved that, what a nice guy GG is, he came across as a bit arrogant when he was fighting, How wrong can you be.

[@samtwyman9344]

Groves in my eyes you had that first fight against C F

[@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!

[@bano9325]

George Groves. What a legend

[@rub1tan679]

AGREED 👍👍💯🇬🇧

[@paulreynolds3516]

Awesome interview. Very interesting. Thank you