"Carl Froch was my best opponent." | Full George Groves in-depth retirement interview

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No Filter Boxing caught up with the recently retired George Groves to see what's next for the former super-middleweight champion and to take a look back at a fantastic career at domestic and world level.
Interviewer: Tris Dixon.
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@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL 5 лет назад

Groves played his part in where UK boxing is now 👍🏻🥊

@thomaswilliams4546 5 лет назад

I feel the froch-groves rivalry captured the imagination off the casual fans and then Hearn capitalised and the last 10 years or so have been massive for UK boxing.

@98TheJackInTheBox 4 года назад

@@thomaswilliams4546 yea there's no doubt that the Wembley fight was the beginning of the big numbers for British boxing it's never looked back since

@richardwatson9653 4 года назад

Definitely, that was the first massive fight, made even more massive after the controversy of the first fight. Groves was a really good fighter and came of age in the first Froch fight, I was shocked how good he was

@mmaphilosophy 2 года назад

No he didn't

@itwasalladream7134 5 лет назад

The Saint, top bloke! Thanks for giving us such entertaining nights. You had the courage to go against the grain and follow your own path. No doubt a British Super Middleweight legend! Enjoy your retirement brother!

@user-zy9yg2eu5t 5 лет назад

No worries mate. Thankyou for your support! It has meant the world to me as a fighter throughout my career.

@Daxman360 5 лет назад

Gonna miss Groves. Spitfire ringwalks gave me goosebumps. Interviews were awesome, as were press conferences. In the ring, a joy to watch Hope he enjoys retirement and I look forward to hearing him commentating and being a pundit.

@lucasm3879 5 лет назад

Jonathan Williams He copied Spitfire from Calzaghe. Watch the Lacey ringwalk.

@keyboardwarrior9060 5 лет назад

Groves had stamina issues and that ring walk probably took unnecessary energy out of him.

@stopsponge7504 5 лет назад

What I like with groves is he meant what he said and always came to fight and never backed down ......if more boxers were like that instead of protecting there record paying fans would see the best vs best like the old days ! All the best in your retirement st George 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@taahirmusa9596 5 лет назад

Good interview... Also Good interviewer, poses questions. Doesn’t interrupt.

@DanBamber8 5 лет назад

Tee Musa Great point. The interviewer let it flow.

@TheIkaraCult 5 лет назад

Trix Dixon - listen to his podcasts, theyre excellent

@kriskearns9653 5 лет назад

A true gentleman of the sport and how well he comes across is truly inspiring. One word Legend.

@marcmiller1249 5 лет назад

Groves is such good man very impressed by his journey

@jordanw9128 5 лет назад

Great, entertaining fighter. Up and down career but one to be proud of. Had one of the best jabs ive seen

@Falconer710 5 лет назад

Jordan Wills top guy top fighter wish him and his family all the best the guy had balls and skill world class fighter 🥊

@AllmanNut23 4 года назад

Best jab

@tommyhassall3806 5 лет назад

Absolute boxing legend total respect for this guy down to earth witty skillful and one hell of a clever boxer take it easy gg

@YourFreeBeats Год назад

He’s one of those fighters impossible to dislike.

@Chris-ju5un 5 лет назад

I’ve seen him in 5/6 interviews be asked about the Smith loss and in every one it’s clear his shoulder wasn’t right but he still credits Callum Smith and doesn’t make excuses. I’ve got a lot of respect for that. Humble dude, no agenda who along with Froch paved the way for the likes of Joshua and co to have Wembley as even an option. 👍

@EricCPOP 5 лет назад

Great interview. He's one of my all time favourite boxers who I've followed since he came onto the professional scene. He's very well-spoken, articulate and knows how to compose himself when it matters. Top guy.

@nauxsi 5 лет назад

He was a world level boxer. Enjoyed watching him fight. His resume looks good, he competed, he won a world title. He retired. His mental faculties in tact. That's a good career. Wouldn't mind seeing him as a commentator/pundit to see how he would fare.

@benbenester1229 4 года назад

One of the best in the ring and a nice chap outside of it. I always liked the fact that on the street, people may look at him and think ‘he’s nothing’... how wrong would they be! All the best sir!

@skiptracerbob 4 года назад

George always comes across as a sensitive, cerebral, thoughtful person who really understood and wrestled with the complexities of what it means to be a boxer. Wish him a long and happy retirement. His fights were always very watchable - and the win against De Gale was a particular highlight.

@kayz1553 5 лет назад

Very switched on and clever guy, like him a lot.

@princessjulia5646 5 лет назад

What lovely man. I dont really watch boxing but I wish him and his family all the best for a great future . God bless

@trojansixtynine9149 3 года назад

I can sit down and listen to this man for a long time. He been there, seen it and done it. Speaks from his Heart. All the best 🙏🙏

@CSmith-qp2pb 5 лет назад

Always loved watching George fight , going miss watching him . So pleased he won that world title . Enjoy retirement champ

@chubbs_tubby3360 5 лет назад

I always liked George's style, throwing a jab from that kind of awkward crouching wide stance, and still moved fairly well

@MB-zh1yi 5 лет назад

brilliant stuff really enjoyed this.Man ill miss George doing interviews

@efahngon 5 лет назад

All the best Saint George Groves, glad your happy, content and moving onwards in your next chapter in life. All the best!

@Shorehamboy91 5 лет назад

I was there when he won his world title absolutely buzzing for him 🙌🏻

@saneee2495 5 лет назад

Thanks for everything man. Gd luck in ur future

@Mark-hu9tf 3 года назад

He was great to watch and had the heart to keep going and win a world title. He also got out with his health. Sounds like a man at peace.

@paulgriffen685 5 лет назад

top man and was always great to watch what a humble guy deserves credit for what he done in boxing 👍👍😎

@brianslater8066 3 года назад

Well spoken and had a great career. Always enjoyed watching him box.

@timothythomas7445 5 лет назад

Frotch might be his best opponent but Groves is by far the better man. Appears at peace with himself too.

@davemellor4697 5 лет назад

That is one correct statement! George is a genuine kind bloke...Froch a bitter big head!

@luisgorgulho9747 5 лет назад

Top comment, apart from being financial security the next most important thing is to be at peace with yourself in retirement

@angelameynell7970 5 лет назад

HAHAHAHAHAHHA! Behave Froch is a troll, Groves trolled Froch non-stop, Froch is just returning fire!

@rustylepepsii2272 4 года назад

u have 0 brain...

@richardwatson9653 4 года назад

@@angelameynell7970 Groves, Ward and Calazaghe all live in Frochs head, I hate to see the way he acts, as I was a massive fan of his

@ramalufc322 4 года назад

Top bloke. Very honest. Hope he continues to do well going forward.

@petemayes1940 5 лет назад

I can watch the handshake every week for the rest of my life,,,,thanks for that George

@darrylef3864 5 лет назад

Always been a fan of Groves’ fighting style

@justcallfrank0089 3 года назад

Top 10 ever u.k super me.

@justcallfrank0089 3 года назад

Joe, benn, eubank, Collins, Watson, smith, he up there near enough

@RicksRemakes 5 лет назад

Wow George grove seems to have become enlightened, he is talking in a great open minded positive way, fair play he deserves a nice retirement!

@geoffowen7084 5 лет назад

Pure class George, enjoy your retirement mate

@MOz112 5 лет назад

I'm gutted he's retiring. Such an honest bloke. The first fight with Froch was masterclass; one of very few fights I've watched multiple times. I have to admit I agree with Froch though. He was never the same fighter after the second loss. The situation with Adam Booth didn't help either. So pleased he's retiring as a champ but his talent was really squandered by three people. Booth, Foster and Fitzpatrick.

@scottwhite6184 5 лет назад

How did booth affect him??

@ccovnottz 5 лет назад

He’s not retiring a champ though, he lost to smith.

@MOz112 5 лет назад

@@scottwhite6184 He had a a huge bust up with him before the second fight. Really helpful... Hence why he no longer speaks to him.

@redprince1000 5 лет назад

Spot on ...he split with Booth just after they announced the Froch fight!!!!Also that fight came a little too early for him imo.Shame really.

@MOz112 5 лет назад

@@redprince1000 Agreed

@mrbipolarmattyhoward6071 Год назад

was there arena was buzzing with 1st round knock down gave us one of those I was there moments. still gives me goose bumps Froch got taken out of the arena by massive croup of security men protection from hostile crowd. groves got a standing ovation from all fhe arena packed full. showed class in defeat George Groves won in every respect Class

@Watcherw1 5 лет назад

I love these interviews

@timbostaffordshire5086 5 лет назад

Great fighter,I always expected him to go up to light heavy,he can walk away proud.

@garyricken1383 5 лет назад

Loved watching George fight enjoy the rest of your life bud

@sheriffbiggley-rh8tx 5 лет назад

Really great interview...

@Andrew-is7rs 5 лет назад

A fabulous career, filled with ups and downs. Well done Georgey boy. 👍🇬🇧

@stopsponge7504 5 лет назад

All the best in your retirement George a down to earth lad who achieved his dream and stays respectful even some "international superstar" mocked him ! Respect George!

@Kevin-qm7ic 5 лет назад

Great interview

@homesy1987 5 лет назад

Great interview 👍

@stephenkelly7413 2 года назад

Great fights well done lad 🥊👍❤️

@maxbranning3660 5 лет назад

Still giving froch his plaudits even tho froch is still bitter..top man and great career 🥊

@davidmarcer7313 5 лет назад

Froch wouldn't be bitter if he gave credit before the fight instead of now

@sabra1066 5 лет назад

I think Froch is just trying to stay relevant in the boxing world since he works for Sky sports. I wouldn't be surprised if other people write for his account.

@whowouldwininafight3152 4 года назад

@@davidmarcer7313 It's not a boxers job to give credit before a fight.........Being nice wouldn't have sold the first or second fights as well as the needle did.

@dannffc 2 года назад

I was lucky enough to be very close to all of the build up and behind the scenes action for both the Froch fights. Looking back, it was a golden time. Fair play to Groves. He played his part perfectly. Couldn't stand to hear him talk before, but great to see how he's matured and the respect he has earned.

@dp-mo5jh 5 лет назад

Great boxer!... served the sport well, one of my fave boxers and made a few quid off his fights.

@chrisroberts2523 4 года назад

George groves is a “TOP MAN”👏🏻

@alanhiggins5812 4 года назад

Class act

@leet523 5 лет назад

Top fella George 👍🏻

@glasgowsblue6395 5 лет назад

Good Luck n Evrythn u Do sir... u got stuck in ther & mixed it up in sum gr8 fights man... U can choose ur nxt chapter'' n hopefully u stay n the game & pass on the tribulations u'v bn thru to the Young Team cum'n thru... Box'n needs to keep u guys around the sport n giv back to young fightrs ! All the best ''G G'' & much Respect !

@snowyrichmond5445 4 года назад

George’s ability to speak with great clarity and with a wide vocabulary is fab, he should do a lot more punditry as he understands the mindset behind boxing, it’s fans, the media and all the hullabaloo so well it’s amazing!!

@at37scribbles71 5 лет назад

Great Interview credit to George and Tris 🥊

@Stray1One Год назад

I like ya clock mr saint groves ,when ya shoulder went to Blackpool and still beat Eubanks was the best thing I’ve ever seen,cheers man,

@frankzappa951 4 года назад

Quality fella. Best of luck post boxing!

@darthmaul408 4 года назад

Really eloquent speaker is George. Gives honest views on himself and others. Seems content. More fighters need to take a step back and truly analyse their careers like George obviously has.

@grahambrown3718 2 года назад

Great fighter, absolutely loved his style. Especially when he schooled Eubank JR 😁

@declanoshaughnessy5792 5 лет назад

For me , George Groves stands higher than any of his competitors......

@VforVendetta2023 5 лет назад

Brilliant fighter, lost to a worthy opponent though. Callum Smith is quality, it’ll be interesting to see who Smith fights next.

@seanmcgowan7863 4 года назад

Seemed honest. Loved George groves always in amazing fight 💪

@baronvonchickenpants6564 5 лет назад

Nice one George, one hell of a fighter

@DD-db4qu 3 года назад

Absolute legend. Would've loved to have seen him fight Canelo

@rossyad6993 5 лет назад

This guy came out in open top bus in front of 80 thousand who eles can say they have done that, respect st George groves had heart and was a good world champ.

@kendall_knows_best2872 4 года назад

Don’t put tape over paper cracks - George Groves 2019

@thestarinthebrightsky2329 5 лет назад

I loved watching all of grove's fights, absolute warrior. Best fight was the one with eubank.

@chamomile1 5 лет назад

Nice guy good luck to him in retirement

@philipperry9372 5 лет назад

Good luck to Groves one class fighter 👍🏻

@chrisu.k1746 5 лет назад

Seems like a genuine guy. Obviously we see the Groves that needs to promote fights and generate interest but comes across like a decent guy. Wish him the best.

@francishughes9521 3 года назад

Great fighter great character great career

@liftyswifty4125 4 года назад

Love George Groves me superb boxing ability

@Vishscale 5 лет назад

Now retired he could get casted into Eastenders as Max Brannings younger brother.

@your-my-exp7730 5 лет назад

😂👍

@g4tinz706 4 года назад

Vishscale love this man 😂😂😂😂

@leesimmons9091 4 года назад

Or he could fly EASYJET

@leesimmons9091 4 года назад

Easyjet

@alvinreid361 5 лет назад

good fighter he gave us great entertainment good boxer

@RobertJones-mz1gy 4 года назад

Great career enjoyed following groves always value for money

@dannypotter2043 4 года назад

He seems a good bloke, and always has done.

@user-keepitreal420 4 года назад

Great talker. Good fighter

@dazhwood 5 лет назад

Did well with what he had enjoy the rest 👊🏻

@mikeyoung7660 3 года назад

I'm a former favourite of George. He's a likeable lad and a good boxer

@98TheJackInTheBox 4 года назад

The first fight was the best of the two some of the toe to toe action was insane just going straight for broke on the inside and froches chin just sucked it all up

@grassyknoll9647 3 года назад

Top man!!

@tomrenard1700 4 года назад

Love this guy

@leenew350 5 лет назад

all the best on retirment

@timothythomas7445 5 лет назад

"I thought his corner was going to pull him out". Perhaps the fighter who thinks this should have the right to speak to the ref, who could somehow get the message over the judges. Groves could see it & feel it, why could not his representatives. Shocking.

@michaelhampton9493 3 года назад

George talks a lot of sense. Respect

@budthechud9795 5 лет назад

Groves must have the most random tattoos ever but what a fighter and what a character. Been a massive fan for years and I'm sad that I won't get to see him fight again but he made the right decision.

@skriptico Год назад

leggenda britannica di sicuro! grande George!!

@starfish3589 4 года назад

big fan great guy

@rmc4091 2 года назад

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 solid British fighter good world champion

@oatseyca1796 5 лет назад

George is a credit to the sport and the country and for schooling eubank deserve a round of applause

@boxing8510 5 лет назад

FairPlay groves u had a good career ! And shows he not a bitter person admitting Froch was his best opponent! Groves was always in great fights win or lost !