George Groves tells story of what happened when he sparred Chris Eubank Jr 😆

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ความคิดเห็น • 305

  • @simonstevens8745
    @simonstevens8745 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    George was a worthy champion, well spoken, undamaged and always a smile from ear to ear. I think he is a great ambassador for boxing 👊.

  • @Disco-Terry
    @Disco-Terry ปีที่แล้ว +117

    George is always a good interview, he's matured a lot as a person. Really underrated too when all is said and done.

    • @Bazooka183
      @Bazooka183 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      George was bloody tremendous

    • @Longeezy
      @Longeezy ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So much more mature since his transplant

    • @lukebarnes3157
      @lukebarnes3157 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely agree 👍

    • @jamesodriscoll6748
      @jamesodriscoll6748 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ita not that he has matured he was in with some of the biggest domestic names through his career and had to speak up more to get noticed. Him and Kevin Mitchell had so much more talent that never came to fruition..

    • @Joe-xf5ot
      @Joe-xf5ot ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Longeezy 😂😂

  • @Henrz999
    @Henrz999 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I absolutely loved George's fighting style, world class jab, cracking right hand and loved being the aggressor! Always an exciting watch🔥

    • @matimus100
      @matimus100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Corrupt box

    • @francisjtuk
      @francisjtuk ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes he was a quality fighter. That right hand that he dropped Froch with (in front of 80k at Wembley...) was a genuine wallop. Amazed that Froch got up from that.

    • @Chris_Andre_Boxing
      @Chris_Andre_Boxing ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree, he was great to watch.

    • @JuxtaPositionings
      @JuxtaPositionings ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@francisjtuk no one else wobbled froch like that

    • @francisjtuk
      @francisjtuk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JuxtaPositionings Yep Froch had a chin on him but that right hand from Groves made his eyes go all glazed over as he went down. I think hitting the canvas probably woke him up again lol.

  • @Joker-yw9hl
    @Joker-yw9hl ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Always liked George. Rooted for him in both Froch fights, and his fight vs Eubank jr was the first PPV I ever actually bought. Great career and good guy 👍

  • @Mrtalkupdating
    @Mrtalkupdating ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Great character is our George,stayed humbled throughout his career and after,and really knows his boxing without talking crap like Johnny Nelson!

    • @markburke6094
      @markburke6094 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why did Jonny nelson catch astray at the end 😂

  • @mitchymagic
    @mitchymagic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sat next to him on a flight to new York after the first froch fight. He was such a nice guy, happy to share his time with us.

  • @Spaceoditty
    @Spaceoditty ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Always had respect for Groves he did things his own way , wasn’t a yes man , made some mistakes along the way but learnt from them and was always in a good fight. Anyone else notice his tatts have gone ?

    • @ant9925
      @ant9925 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was robbed of his greatest victory, too.

    • @TopCatsBack
      @TopCatsBack ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ant9925 no Badou Jack best him fairly .

    • @truthinlifewoken6698
      @truthinlifewoken6698 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wanted him to beat froch

    • @gummyerin
      @gummyerin ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Also that he has more hair , must of gone to turkey

    • @craigbradley6210
      @craigbradley6210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The two midgets in the middle make George look absolutely huge lol😂

  • @martinellison4455
    @martinellison4455 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great Boxer never gave up and well deserved World Title. Had so many ups and downs great career 👊

  • @martincroker9189
    @martincroker9189 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's really matured into a lovely guy...big fan and would love to see him in the ring again.

  • @leccy9901
    @leccy9901 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George was a really good boxer in his prime. Unlucky with the first froch fight, and didn't cross the line on world titles to many times. But won one in the end and was great to watch. We didn't know what we had until it was gone.

  • @ironhandscrypto4446
    @ironhandscrypto4446 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If anyone wants to watch an older fight of George's which was an absolute tear up search his fight Vs hard as nails scot Kenny Anderson

  • @jim-es8qk
    @jim-es8qk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A true champion. He was intresting to watch him grow as a man, he never gave up dispite the odd set back and he eventually became a world champion.

  • @adambritain5774
    @adambritain5774 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I think he looks (fairly) healthy. Obviously not in fighting shape but he doesn't look like Naz either. He could still get the better of the vast majority of us without even trying.

  • @streetsiswatching9660
    @streetsiswatching9660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    George's hair has had an amazing comeback

  • @robertb1999
    @robertb1999 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Miss watching George box, was always a cracking fighter. Really glad he managed to get the world title he deserved before bowing out.

  • @robertbarr9347
    @robertbarr9347 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He had one of of the best jabs/hooks I've ever seen carl frampton also had the same kind of jab/hook

  • @ingy2468
    @ingy2468 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George's story of defeat and then success has fans feeling so warm and proud if him and so imagine how he must have felt?
    Glad to see her is getting some interesting chat going and seems happy, him and Froch were the beginning of this new era of grudge matches and stadiums filled regularly and it went further than those loses for Groves of course, that doesn't define him as he still become a great champion.

  • @AJS-vo1hc
    @AJS-vo1hc ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The older George gets the more I respect him. Looking happy and healthy these days, and in life that's all that matters.

  • @tgb2162
    @tgb2162 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    George Groves has forgotten more about boxing than many experts will ever know! A class act, in and out of the ring. I also LOVE how him and Froch are now close friends. Groves should be a full time commentator for SkySports Boxing. He’s a level above. Legend!

  • @Jack-qv5ru
    @Jack-qv5ru ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect to George groves. Cracking boxer and nice guy

  • @You-in6lm
    @You-in6lm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great great jab groves had

  • @NorthernAnt
    @NorthernAnt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good energy from groves here, great interview. Loved him boxing , too fighter

  • @user-rp2xo1me4u
    @user-rp2xo1me4u ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The push and a pull at the beginning made me crack up 🤣 To this day that is still the best gloves are off

  • @happywednesday6741
    @happywednesday6741 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine how hard he can punch now with a bit of retirement weight behind him! 😂 Top lad George.

  • @Fenian91
    @Fenian91 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love groves
    Legend

  • @Stannyhand
    @Stannyhand ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Typing this whilst I’m rolling round on the floor laughing after I fell out my chair twice. What a funny story!

    • @Stannyhand
      @Stannyhand ปีที่แล้ว

      Guys this is beyond a joke now I still can’t get up. It’s so god damn funny

    • @stevenstink6595
      @stevenstink6595 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are your sides spilting?

    • @freespeech4023
      @freespeech4023 ปีที่แล้ว

      How did you text while rolling on the floor

    • @elloello_erm
      @elloello_erm ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freespeech4023 ROFLYSST

  • @lankydosser541
    @lankydosser541 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Still laughing at that story now

  • @Fathervinyard
    @Fathervinyard ปีที่แล้ว +12

    0:32 how bout a little push and a pull george 😄

    • @peejay7305
      @peejay7305 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      We can all have a bit of a pull and a push 😂

    • @michaellloyd9914
      @michaellloyd9914 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What ya doin’? We can all pull abaat

    • @BadselS
      @BadselS ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @sarfrazali9868
      @sarfrazali9868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This will never get old!

    • @kikoexteberria8668
      @kikoexteberria8668 ปีที่แล้ว

      We can all pull abaaaattt

  • @sbkpeace.24
    @sbkpeace.24 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I watched all his fights, so entertaining!
    Legend

  • @bbswindowblinds5684
    @bbswindowblinds5684 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice humble guy - and a wonderful podcast with a real insight into boxing. Top marks

  • @MarkWilliams-so6vc
    @MarkWilliams-so6vc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Proper down to earth interviews today with George, love them, the tales, the "Truth " very entertaining xx keep it up !

  • @kevinwaters60
    @kevinwaters60 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George had the best jab in the business in my humble opinion.

  • @paulk1702
    @paulk1702 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Groves is quite rare in boxing, in that he seems genuinely happy in the early years of retirement. Much more to come from him it seems. Of course, at 34, he's still a boy!

  • @paulc3749
    @paulc3749 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a nice guy, very humble compared to rival Froch

  • @zachariahswartz5970
    @zachariahswartz5970 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, I always liked his cat tattoo.. Incredible fighter, definitely seems alot different since he's retired not in a bad way though

  • @graylouch8419
    @graylouch8419 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I can't remember the last time I laughed so much. Call me a Ambo 🚑

    • @martindonaton3603
      @martindonaton3603 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha is right egg Ed

    • @Samual_33
      @Samual_33 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@martindonaton3603 hahaha egghead

    • @mandown2912
      @mandown2912 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're an ambo

  • @tintins4021
    @tintins4021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks in good shape

  • @callumcampbell4978
    @callumcampbell4978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks like a ginger Gary Lucy!
    Can't unsee it now 😃

  • @InvalidTechnique
    @InvalidTechnique ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see Groves looking alright. Sounded a bit punchy in some other interviews I had seen a while back, but looking well and speaking well. Great fighter

    • @finfog4590
      @finfog4590 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Punchy”?

    • @InvalidTechnique
      @InvalidTechnique ปีที่แล้ว

      @finfog4590 Punch drunk, slurring of words. Aftereffects of a long career of boxing, especially ones that involved lots of wars.

    • @finfog4590
      @finfog4590 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@InvalidTechnique ok. Thanks

    • @GTF85
      @GTF85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeh his punchy has gone which is good

  • @henryraymond9204
    @henryraymond9204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Likeable guy, glad he’s doing great

  • @mills260
    @mills260 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George had the best walk out in boxing imo.

    • @Nttmf
      @Nttmf ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn’t look good going out of the ring when Froch knocked him out.

  • @ItsChris.
    @ItsChris. ปีที่แล้ว

    Love George 🦁 he’s got a good head and a good boxing brain! Stay happy and healthy champ ❤️

  • @flavaofthemonth247
    @flavaofthemonth247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big up groves!! always been a fan especially being from Hammersmith. I saw him once when i was crossing the road. Top lad

  • @TheIkaraCult
    @TheIkaraCult ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How George made 168 i will never know. Ive seen him in person and he's huge

    • @thecarpetman7687
      @thecarpetman7687 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s two George groves….literally 😂

    • @redmeth07
      @redmeth07 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was a 175 pounder, I never why he forced himself to make 168. He sabotaged himself.

  • @mrgrandi
    @mrgrandi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He looks different bruhh, I barely recognized him. Good to see him happy tho

  • @ljckclark8973
    @ljckclark8973 ปีที่แล้ว

    George's podcast is IMO the best boxing podcast out there.

  • @stannats2637
    @stannats2637 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legit gentleman - George

  • @JackAlter
    @JackAlter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    george is a good dude

  • @eddiedavies222
    @eddiedavies222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cut out Liams great comeback when he said ‘you looked about 40 until you went to Turkey and got your hairline sorted’ 😂

  • @slimfrank8733
    @slimfrank8733 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The videos name tells you just how marketable Eubank Jr is

  • @christopperlondel3318
    @christopperlondel3318 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Class act is George. 🥊

  • @damo_1778
    @damo_1778 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now there’s a man enjoying his retirement.

  • @tomowen1472
    @tomowen1472 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    George boxed Chris head off. Different levels

  • @mentalkuk-ryantommothompson
    @mentalkuk-ryantommothompson ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a happy retired fighter 👏🏼👏🏼

  • @BruceWayne-he6hb
    @BruceWayne-he6hb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    George looks massive compared to everyone on set

    • @Nttmf
      @Nttmf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s London food for ya. Eating bacon and French fries for breakfast with a mars bar after. No, hold on a moment, it was double bubble with beans, doner meat and French fries.

  • @mrc.p8423
    @mrc.p8423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like george alot, nice fella, got out with all his marbles intact.

  • @mike2462
    @mike2462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love bullard! Wasn't it always sparred with? For example: rare footage of Nigel Benn sparring with Roberto Duran? Has it changed now or is this an error in the title?

  • @lupooflunarorigin120
    @lupooflunarorigin120 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Groves' split with Adam booth is a real shame. I used to love Groves' style back then, was like a mini David Haye. Whatever went on with them, and whoever was the the truly injured party, all that aside I think they worked as a boxing partnership. Groves was a smart and adaptable boxer, but no style fitted him better than Booth's

  • @one_and_only_1649
    @one_and_only_1649 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Groves put on some timber
    I’m shocked 🤭

  • @damiantosd8720
    @damiantosd8720 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always likes George. Glad he won a title.

  • @markoneill1768
    @markoneill1768 ปีที่แล้ว

    Groves was a great boxer, and a real character.

  • @paulhenson169
    @paulhenson169 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smashing feller met him at a ex London boxers dinner do really nice bloke down to earth top man

  • @Ash1741.
    @Ash1741. ปีที่แล้ว

    Groves looking healthy, good on him enjoying life.

  • @infallibl
    @infallibl ปีที่แล้ว

    He was a class act though.. Like someone said below, I always remember him being great in interviews..

  • @robinstarkie3617
    @robinstarkie3617 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have Liam as the favourite because of experience n timing. Those two things win fights. 🥊

  • @sebastianbolt7886
    @sebastianbolt7886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice to see George.

  • @immytweed4607
    @immytweed4607 ปีที่แล้ว

    Groves speaking truth jnr dad eas exactly like that. Son like father

  • @y.m.i.n.6538
    @y.m.i.n.6538 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Groves actually had the ability to have achieved way more than he did i honestly believe he could have beat the cobra at some stage in his career. Great boxer

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clearly not . there's levels

    • @y.m.i.n.6538
      @y.m.i.n.6538 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotpotat0es he clearly admits he retired to early due to being tired.

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@y.m.i.n.6538 take it you didn't see the two fights then .you can't say he'd av won, if he didn't, twice. He wasn't good enough to best groves .

    • @y.m.i.n.6538
      @y.m.i.n.6538 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hotpotat0es yeah I watched both and he was well in the fight till he got clipped, the guy was a phenomenal boxer on his day he could have is what I'm saying yes we all know he didn't twice but imo I believe he could on his day.

    • @hotpotat0es
      @hotpotat0es ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@y.m.i.n.6538 then I don't know how you get that he could av beat the cobra

  • @dfpguitar
    @dfpguitar ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks very well and happy. But if he were to ever have another go, I think a lot of people would like to see him take another pop at Froch.

  • @stevewilliams9338
    @stevewilliams9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    George has gotta be pushing 14 - 15 stone plus and still not overweight. He’s a seriously stocky guy. No wonder Eubank struggled against him.

    • @alanrobinson7891
      @alanrobinson7891 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eubank struggled against him because he's not that good. Eubank looks good when he's fighting nobodies, when he fights a dangerous opponent he looks bang average

    • @stevewilliams9338
      @stevewilliams9338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alanrobinson7891 true mate, true

  • @Kofz89
    @Kofz89 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The gloves are off for Eubanks Smiths is gonna be hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ryu4045
    @ryu4045 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He smashed Froch in that first fight. Completely robbed.

  • @groomys67
    @groomys67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mobility issues with the extra weight George. I can relate to that.

  • @scottcurly6806
    @scottcurly6806 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    how did he ever make 12stone he's huge

    • @BullyBoxer
      @BullyBoxer ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hes a drinker now days ,and drink is the gateway to more calories .

  • @scittyboom1989
    @scittyboom1989 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Groves enjoying retirement

  • @robknight1473
    @robknight1473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Groves looks massive lol the guy was gold and a deserving champion .

  • @petercoyne8300
    @petercoyne8300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hated his attitude when he was boxing, his ability was very good though. Seems like a way better personality now than back then

  • @Clarencebeeks89
    @Clarencebeeks89 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Top
    Man !!!
    Still down training the amateurs at dale youth !

  • @rodgie84
    @rodgie84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Crazy too see he's had his tattoos lazered off

  • @RichardMason-gj9ue
    @RichardMason-gj9ue ปีที่แล้ว

    He’s piled the beef on

  • @js543
    @js543 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Groves was the people’s champ, Degale and Froch were too far up their own backsides

  • @GoodOlDavey
    @GoodOlDavey ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love groves , top man geez

  • @christavernor5498
    @christavernor5498 ปีที่แล้ว

    Class geeza george

  • @jasondyer811
    @jasondyer811 ปีที่แล้ว

    George seems a sound bloke ,good luck in the future .😁😁👍👍

  • @AverageDadOfficial
    @AverageDadOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    Daily Gregg's visits ckearly

  • @RSADYNAMICS
    @RSADYNAMICS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We want a rematch

  • @geddstock
    @geddstock ปีที่แล้ว

    Did George fight at heavyweight?
    He Looks massive

  • @ruzziasht349
    @ruzziasht349 ปีที่แล้ว

    Him new Barnet look beautiful...

  • @adamrowland830
    @adamrowland830 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ole George

  • @Ben100077
    @Ben100077 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good bloke George Groves

  • @DeeTeaDee
    @DeeTeaDee ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Podcasts are hit n miss. I like George tho he’s a good lad.
    Just a bit bored with podcasts lately. Seems to be the same old same old.
    The Hatton one for instance. Just seemed like every other hatton podcast. Like a script

    • @jamesnunn7181
      @jamesnunn7181 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hatton is innately dull though

    • @DeeTeaDee
      @DeeTeaDee ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jamesnunn7181 I like Hatton. But he’s gone into that automatic chat mode. Where everything just rolls off the tongue coz hes said it so many times. Theres no LIVE in the moment CHAT. Its all mental health, past glories, blah blah.

    • @johnnybalasquez88
      @johnnybalasquez88 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love hatton,but his stories are the same,and he tries being bit of a jack the lad funny man,but he does bore ya when he talks

    • @laurarules3642
      @laurarules3642 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jamesnunn7181 I used to be a massive Hatton fan (still am I guess) but even going back and watching his old interviews he wasn't very interesting and I don't how I got so swept up in him. He's as dull as dish water when he's doing podcasts . But like you guys have said he just goes into autopilot mode

  • @DeeTeaDee
    @DeeTeaDee ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When is the full gloves are off being shown ????

    • @craigm5166
      @craigm5166 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to know this too it's taking forever! 😂🥊

    • @herculean49
      @herculean49 ปีที่แล้ว

      Friday it said on the clip

    • @madflavour8548
      @madflavour8548 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fight week

    • @staffh3815
      @staffh3815 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris, bane on the phone, he wants his coat back

  • @onlyjoetee
    @onlyjoetee ปีที่แล้ว

    George went from Super middleweight to Heavyweight 😂

  • @darrenfreeman9515
    @darrenfreeman9515 ปีที่แล้ว

    George groves 🙈 I thought it was Kevin Nolan that played with Newcastle /West Ham /Bolton when I first looked 😂

  • @kikoexteberria8668
    @kikoexteberria8668 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Eubank serving smith 😂

  • @aaronadams9625
    @aaronadams9625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Double GG looks great tbf.

  • @willpowert1746
    @willpowert1746 ปีที่แล้ว

    the cobra to the podcast George....

  • @Sanderly1820
    @Sanderly1820 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eubank Jr is definitely marmite, and I hate marmite on a cellular level
    He mentions watch what you eat and drink, kfc is sponsoring Eubanks upto the Liam fight. KFC.!!!!

  • @stephenwilliamson8879
    @stephenwilliamson8879 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Severe case of clickbait there. Nothing about nothing! 🙈

    • @lankydosser541
      @lankydosser541 ปีที่แล้ว

      They’ve changed the title since 💀

  • @AndrewG975
    @AndrewG975 ปีที่แล้ว

    Started this video thinking: damn George Groves is looking rough. Then pretty quickly realised bloke on the left in George Groves.