Froch v Groves 1 | The Gloves Are Off, The Stoppage and Seeking Help | Part One

Carl and George walk down memory lane to discuss what happened before, during and after the first fight in Manchester in 2013. The pair discuss stories behind The Gloves Are off, dancing routines, a genuine dislike for each other and the stoppage which led to the rematch.
Watch out for part two and make sure to to subscribe.
00:00 - Intro
01:45 - First meeting between Froch and Groves
04:30 - Sparring stories between Froch and Groves
10:55 - Froch v American fighters
11:38 - A genuine rivalry between Froch and Groves?
17:00 - Froch v Groves 1
19:38 - Bad stoppage from Howard Foster?
20:30 - Post fight
22:20 - Relationship with Eddie Hearn
24:15 - Rematch has to happen
26:10 - Working with a sport psychologist

[@FrochOnFighting]

Stay tuned for part two where we speak about the rematch in front of all those people. 😏 Don't forget to like and subscribe.

[@winstonsworld9236]

This channel is too big and too strong ! Great stuff

[@DOWNSYNDROMEDRAGQUEENS]

How many saw you Knock Groves out at Wembley never heard you mention it

[@mytmt1613]

first fight was one of the best fights I have seen. Takes two great fighters to make a great fight. Carl took a beating for those first few rounds, but he was still there. George should have boxed and moved for the later rounds, he had the points in the bag, but he chose to slug it out, fair play to him. Thought Carl was going to stop him from about the 8th, foster might have been too quick to stop it, but George would have been stopped in my opinion, wonder if paddy was telling him to move and spoil in the later rounds ? he had it won. Total respect for both lads, and when that fight started I was rooting for George, the underdog, but could see it slipping away, respect to Carl he took plenty of shots but stayed the course, great fight.

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

Absolutely love this channel it’s excellent 👌

[@terry461]

Love listening to you to. Click wouldn't thought yous were great rivals lol

[@TheGazzavicd]

Froch gives complements then takes them back 😂 class

[@builder6x728]

Thought the same 🤣

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

It’s to protect himself from George taking the piss!

[@slingshotdon]

Soften em up for the real point he personally wants to drop

[@LB-Gaming-]

It's brilliant seeing you both get on and have respect for each other, proper class acts 👏🏻

[@leesmith4028]

To proper boxers brillant❤❤❤

[@ADEOLADEEBO]

You gentleman are brilliant together. The British public was foaming at the mouth for the rematch and yous delivered big time. The ringside episodes, gloves are off, it was must watch TV

[@jasepotter89]

But can we all have a little bit of a push & a pull though? 🤝

[@TheBarnz91]

I used to fucking love ringside! I was gutted when it ended! It really added depth to boxing!!!

[@ADEOLADEEBO]

@@TheBarnz91 mate, was the dogs bollocks 👌🏼 miss it.

[@TheBarnz91]

@@ADEOLADEEBO same! Let’s start a petition to bring it back! Gotta be Nelson and Adam smith tho lol

[@justinwilliams4217]

Yeah brilliant, and I did think George won the first fight, but then again I lived in Hammersmith at the time 🙂

[@idahellblau8513]

You guys having a regular boxing podcast together would be money. the pull and the push

[@nickc3250]

💯

[@powpow9560]

Great name for a podcast!

[@FrankieBoy-wn6qt]

Respect to George taking his sly digs and laughing it off he just can’t seem to stop loving himself ..

[@jakeybritish494]

It’s his sense of humour lol

[@whatisourchildrenlearning]

The account of the plane is quite haunting when you think about Emeliano Sala. That sounds like a very shady travel arrangement. I'm glad he came out the other side.

[@TalkBoxing]

These two have become the Ant and Dec of boxing. It's brilliant.

[@LA-fr7fx]

Perhaps, the Saint and Greavsie of Boxing?

[@seany32]

You two are brilliant together very wholesome seeing two warriors become good mates 🙌

[@WardenOfTerra]

Carl just talks about himself the entire time whilst George is there thinking "Why did I agree to do this?" lol

[@thaostake9514]

100%

[@bz93sa52]

Na, they are boxers, this conversation is like them sparring. They love it

[@Barberdon2022]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thispacifist9004]

If Carl could suck his own cock he would...

[@warrendevine7459]

The podcast is called ‘Froch on Fighting’! 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@harding121272]

George Groves is a very patient man 😂😂

[@theemperorofboxingtruth3745]

These guys are not just friends, I reckon they’re best mates now. Love this bromance! Fair play lads.

[@DMD82]

I know it's your channel Carl, but I would love for you to have George on again and talk about the best fight in George's career in my opinion, the absolute masterclass he put on against Chris Eubank Jr, made him look a right mug, I loved it!

[@stevendodd1987]

Before I watch this episode can I just say the best comeback in boxing history is the restoration of George Groves hair. It’s unrivalled a true Rocky story 😂buzzing to watch how these two are excellent together 🥊

[@TheRaveMusicArchive]

Is this Froch's own channel? I enjoyed this.

[@markbray2988]

More of this please! Absolutely fascinating being a fly on the wall with these two legends of the sport. I've always admired both these guys as fighters but it's a privilege to get to know the real men. This is the best of boxing 🥊

[@TheBarnz91]

I don’t think the relationship would be the same if groves won both fights and groves asked him to travel down to his house to be on his KZbin channel lol!

[@christophernimmo6082]

This just makes me realise how there’s no characters in boxing these days. Love these 2 legends

[@davidt3390]

I swear to God, folks, I predicted this friendship after the post fight interview of the two at ringside after the second fight (you Brits really know how to put on a fight, btw.. we dont get those kinds of interviews in the States). Carl had nothing but respect for George at that point, but George looked completely devastated despite a second brilliant showing. At that point, I turned to my best friend and swore the two men would become great friends AFTER George became champion, which i knew he would after a little adjustment period. Most men couldnt come back from that kind of disappointment (see Bute, for an example -- he was never the same after getting Froch'd), but I thought George was mentally strong enough to come back. Happily, I was right (for a change). Anyway, it was a privilege to watch you two in the ring, and a great treat any time y'all get together outside the ring. Huge respect, men.

[@nickybutt9733]

Froch arrogance v Groves dry humour equals a great friendship, they need to host a podcast together. Chemistry off charts

[@garethcraddock9971]

This needs at least three hours. Absolutely fascinating. I adore boxing but am super particular. I watch a lot of vintage fights etc. Can't do IFL. Too silly! But Froch/Groves... Class.

[@travelwithwill1]

You guys are mint together. Good vibes chatting after the epic fight, cheers

[@wormsnake1]

Two legends. I never tire of listening to the stories and the insights. In a way Groves and Froch massively defined an era. Sadly boxers are ducking one another left, right and centre. Fine gentleman and thoroughbred boxers.🙏❤️🥊.x

[@Tony-oq7lr]

I love listening to these two, it's great to see them become good friends and joke about their rivalry

[@chrismasondarts]

These two took a part of each others souls, the respect and banter is a great watch as were there two fights.

[@sarbdhami6048]

Wow just loving the chemistry , dry humour, respect for each other , thank you for a great podcast lads

[@lj2040]

Another quality video. It's fantastic hearing this and seeing you two together

[@jongotheridge4755]

This just gets better every week, could listen to you two for hours 👍

[@leemartin5878]

Great episode look forward too part 2 hopefully you’ll both do the tour again

[@AndrewHawkes-uj5ux]

You've both given us fantastic excitement over the years lads . Thanks for the memories !

[@Daxman360]

Thank you both for this. Not been able to make the live shows so far. I plan to in the future. But to see you two getting on so well and giving us the real behind the scenes details is honestly top quality viewing. Looking forward to part 2 🥊

[@CB-ro6rl]

These two started what we now know as the norm for big boxing shows , two absolute classics

[@kc8563]

You both took British boxing new heights. Both fights sensational.

[@MyCold1]

Brilliant watch, great to see you both together, couid listen all day.

[@trading-university.]

Loving this channel, very amusing banter from two legends.

[@tarryagainsttyranny6956]

Great banter and genuine respect and friendship between these two legends ! Looking forward to part 2 👌

[@darthvaper6745]

Love these guys together, always fun!

[@markbrisbane8929]

This is great ! Love seeing two fights like this have respect and become friends 👊

[@seanthomas1187]

This is great content. Lots of funny snippets and interesting to listen to. The story about the plane and race circuit is hilarious

[@andykopgod]

Could listen to you guys all day, brilliant, look forward to part 2, or 3, or 4,? Keep it going guys 🥊🥊👍

[@sweatydonkey4480]

This was genuinely wholesome and I was smiling the whole way through. They are comedy gold together, great fights, the interview brought back great memories.

[@barrymcallister2186]

These two gentlemen captured so many new boxing fans during their rivalry. Massive respect to both Champions.

[@CarlDraper458]

Spent the past couple of weeks watching both fights, all the build up, pressers and highlights. Fu*king EPIC! #LEGENDS

[@taylorMFilms]

This is so good. Lots of needle, total honesty, fun .Both absolute legends in their own way.

[@joebarbera8570]

Absolute class. You can see genuine respect for each other and honesty in what you are talking about.

[@Codezero4657]

So good to see you, such good friends. You both needed each other to make the fight as big as it was. I got so emotionally involved being a Froch fan and felt physically sick for both fights so to see you two much closer now gives me some closure. You're both world champions and deservedly so.

[@williampacter7399]

Great podcast and good to see that you’ve put the beef behind you. It’s a lesson for us all

[@marcsmith4244]

I have been twitching to watch this for a few days and you guys did not disappoint. 2 great fighters reflecting back on their dancing days together , who are intelligent, respectful and honest. Both fighters didn't dodge anyone which as per, puts the heavyweights past and present to shame. Could listen to you both all day. Many Thanks ❤❤❤

[@johnwhite7306]

You two guys were the catalyst for the stadium fights that followed. Two great fighters who bounce off each other well and it is great to see.

[@fatalitydnb]

Great vid chaps. Love the light banter 😂 looking forward to part 2 🥊

[@JamieAsh_]

The last 10 years have flown by. That's absolutely crazy that their first fight was 10 years ago.

[@smudgermick]

Massive respect to you both. It's brilliant to see how close you've become, there is a real bond, which lights up the room. Pure class.

[@jinkylarsson2869]

Brilliant lads. It's great to see these two warriors getting on so well after their battles. It's the mark of real men that they get on so well now and have put their professional rivalry aside.

[@davidbussey9681]

Fantastic, the pair of you great to see no animosity anymore👊🏻👊🏻

[@stephenmitchell5315]

If there is a lesson anyone can learn from Carl and George. Is when George won the World championship. Carl gave George a standing ovation. Respect shown.

[@RIBZ85]

The back and forth with these two is amazing to watch all these years after the fights I hope we see more or a potential joint podcast- what was it that made you despise me though? You kept beating me!

[@jayraffo1353]

I enjoyed listening to part 1. Can't wait for part 2 now. 🥊

[@LA-fr7fx]

These are brilliant - you both work really well together 👍👍

[@richp.1234]

Thank you for the podcasts. You both complement each other.

[@ncpmadhead]

This is amazing!! All feuds should have this the future. Esp for the fans that go through it as well

[@steverowlands338]

Carl, you and George are legends!!!! End of!!!!! You went toe to toe, both gave your all , both warriors, both legends and FFS!!!! Keep it up because this is what we love!!!! Two absolute champs who after all is said and done can sit down and have the crack!!!¡!!!!!😁👍

[@dunnthespun]

Well done boys, really entertaining, good, authentic banter.

[@raw12377]

Well that was….AWESOME‼️ Absolutely love these chats. So nice to see warriors get on after it’s all done and dusted. Loved both these boys but have to say Froch is one of my favourite boxers so wanted him to win the fights with Groves but as soon as it was done I was back to cheering on Groves & was so happy for him when he got his world title…Although I fully expected it to come a lot sooner than it did,he was a terrific boxer and seems a really nice chap. Really insightful & honest look into how both men felt back then. Love to see other boxers do more of this. Great work,keep em coming 🥊

[@heihvyegs]

So glad to see these two together

[@Guitar387]

I live listening to these two talk and the banter is great.

[@GXDmusic]

Such a funny chat guys! Comedy gold. Quality to see 😅 The moment when George dropped Frochy will stay with me forever. It was unbelievable ! Awesome memories and rivalry

[@sammitchell6322]

loving the resurgence of froch on fighting and this episode is quality! Great chemistry with Groves. Looking forward to part 2.

[@golfagainsthumanity]

quality seeing the relationship you now have. Really entertaining to watch

[@frankjaeger393]

Boxing was at it's best when these two was put together. Legends.

[@bz93sa52]

On the first minute n I've got a smile on my face, I know this is going to be gold! Big fan of they're rivalry.

[@stevenbutler2030]

Great video guys nice to see you both as friends 💯💯👌

[@andynabb3515]

This friendship shows the world how the British and English, can be respectful and gain friends after a very hard rivalry. I'm proud to be British and I know we have the greatest gentlemen in boxing. ❤🥊💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 respect George and Carl 👍🏻

[@YerDa67]

Two great fights, two great boxers. Enjoyed this!

[@robertatha458]

Love the banter! Good job both of you 🥊

[@s.g6353]

Proper boxers, proper rivals and proper professionals! Some of the best times in boxing with these two 👏🏻👏🏻

[@hearmenow909]

How they are with each other now is commendable. Fair play lads, respect.

[@ringstinga]

I think Carl and George are two great guys and they have gave so much to the sport ! Big respect to both you guys and thanks for the great memories from the time men were men and not these one fight a year pansies !!

[@jd3964]

Two unbelievable fighters right there. Great watching them both talking, the boxing insight is unreal. Genuine rivalry back then and It captured the nation. Everybody was talking about the 2nd fight during the build up. People at work who never watch boxing were captivated! You don’t see this anymore in boxing

[@samjones9808]

Two warriors and also two gents who respect each other massively. Got to love the dry banter too 👏🤣

[@carljones8309]

Great to watch. Two really likeable fellas. Respect ✌🏻

[@ThomasDegale-vg2bq]

This was great. Can't wait for part two ❤

[@martinhenchcliff4833]

Brilliant time in the boxing world , the interview,s the build up to the fights best British fights, watch the fights over and over again so glad you have both moved on great TV

[@stevewaple124]

Two of the best entertainers in British boxing they didn't back down from fights and contracts,great to see how they get on now as a boxing fan you could listen all day,

[@kevinc1457]

Had a big smile on my face all the way through 😀

[@Henrik.S8]

Wholesome video. Never could I imagine that these two top-boxers who went through two ring wars and hated each other's guts for years, not only could get along but become friends. Froch is one of my favorite fighters, old-school, hard as nails, heavy hands and extreme determination to the very last bell ring. Groves had a terrific jab, also carried serious punching power and was a master at trash-talking who could get under anybody's skin during press conferences. Thank you for bringing us one of the biggest fights in recent memory, and it was a *domestic* one, which really speaks volumes.

[@WillieJoyce.]

This video needs to get 80,000 Views With Most Of The Viewers Coming From The Wembley Area Of London !! All Jokes Aside These 2 Are a Great Combination On The Camera. Fairplay Lads

[@georgealty]

Great episode, thanks to both.

[@Carsforsaleuk8220]

Pair of absolute quality boxers awesome honestly take a bow both of you

[@BradleyCunningham-hy4tt]

Bloody brilliant lads, great rivalry & glad to see the respect nowadays

[@bantamNeil12]

The modern day Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed...Started off as arch enemies and ended up best of buddies with loads of respect 4 each other...Another great video of u pair lads...both of u take a bow...Can't wait for Part 2...Keep up the great work lads...🥊🥊💪🏻💪🏻👊🏻👊🏻😍😍

[@AK-hs6kz]

Two legends of the sport! Great duo. Keep it up guys :)

[@accolad]

These gents are class, nice to see your friends respect.

[@ianwhitehead4728]

Excellent watch shame it’s not in 3 parts 👏be good to hear about after the second fight too

[@MovieBr0]

Both great fighters, great to see you both getting along❤

[@elontusk901]

These two 😂😂 still be at it in 10 years 😂❤ quality 😊

[@phill6807]

Great to see these two 👍🏼

[@Mackem67]

Proper loved this video Carl, it's great to see you both are great friends now, and part of bringing British Boxing to the forefront in the world, you both started stadium fights, British Boxing is the biggest in the world now, due to you both, I hated George when you two fought, now I think he's a really nice man, and I was really glad he got to be a World champion.

[@robertatcheson7320]

Love that these two old and world champions and enemy’s enemies are so close now.

[@chrislewis6531]

I'm from hammersmith where george is from so always wanted him to win but have huuuuugggeee respect for Carl as well and you two together, this is why its a gentlemens sport, both matured into good men that can have banter from time to time 😂😂

[@gavinlotfian1723]

Love this…. First time I’m heading these to talk about this…. Great podcast

[@lightkeeperpromotions8750]

Best duo in boxing history!!!! Podcast ASAP 💰💰💰