The George Groves Boxing Club

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are back with a classic HBT to reflect on an incredible win for Ellie Scotney which saw her become unified World Champion. ECM Scotney beat Segolene Lefebvre on points to add the WBO belt to her IBF Super-Bantamweight title. Topping the bill in Manchester, Zelfa Barrett beat Jordan Gill in an all-British clash – but was it stopped too early? George was at York Hall on Friday to see Charlie Edwards beat George Ory and elsewhere, we debate whether there is anything better than a banana milkshakes, ask which promotor is putting on the best cards and start planning the GGBC live show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 Ian Darke is one of the voices of boxing, and he’s in the club for his stories about Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Evander Holyfield and Don King. There are legendary tales of Atlantic City and Las Vegas, how you commentate on the biggest nights and land the big name interviews with heavyweights nobody else can get access to. Plus his memories of commentating live on the best opening round anyone has ever seen between Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Groves and Dec Taylor are back with former Premier League striker and pro-boxer Leon McKenzie to talk about dealing with pressure and the differences between boxing and football. The nephew of three-weight World Champ Duke McKenzie, son of Clinton McKenzie, Leon grew up in a boxing family but enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer for Crystal Palace, Peterborough, Norwich, Coventry and many more before making his in-ring debut just 6 months after retiring. Currently a mentor at Crystal Palace he continues to straddle the two sports. In this episode he talks about living with depression, has advice for boxers who are struggling and the importance of talking about mental health. GET TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW 'FROCH-GROVES III' ON MAY 22nd HERE: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 It’s the first ever GGBC live event and we want as many of you there as possible as George Groves and Carl Froch settle it once and for all... in podcast form. To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke put on a British heavyweight classic in front of 13,000 people at the O2. George Groves and Dec Taylor are here for the analysis, plus a heated debate on the best Easter egg available today. It was all kicking off between Viddal Riley, Isaac Chamberlain and Chev Clarke, and Ben Whittaker is back to divide opinion as he ringwalks with Diversity (remember them?) and showboats his way to another win.  Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 How do you make money from a small hall show? It sounds stressful to be honest. George Groves and Dec Taylor are joined by 14 veteran promoter Steve Goodwin for a deep dive into how small hall boxing shows work, and often don’t work.  Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW 'FROCH-GROVES III' ON MAY 22nd HERE: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 It’s the first ever GGBC live event as George Groves and Carl Froch settle it once and for all... in podcast form live at the Shepherd's Bush Empire. George Groves is on holiday but he can’t resist dissecting the weekend’s action with Dec Taylor. The pair reflect on Dalton Smith’s impressive victory over Jose Zepeda and discuss what comes next. Elsewhere, ECM Campbell Hatton was in action, there was some Friday night ABA action and we get an important news update regarding the Matchroom v Queenbury 5v5 card. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 What makes the perfect kit? And how much is Floyd Mayweather willing to pay for it? George Groves and Dec Taylor are joined by Fight Label’s Sophie Whittam to talk about how you design boxing shorts for the biggest names in our sport. Floyd Mayweather, Anthony Joshua, Gennady Golovkin, Katie Taylor, CBS, Ben Whittaker, Derek Chisora, Adam Azim and KSI all message Sophie when they need new kit. If you can remember a pair of shorts, Sophie probably made them. She’s also got a great story about the first time she met Sylvester Stallone.  Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW 'FROCH-GROVES III' ON MAY 22nd HERE: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 It’s the first ever GGBC live event and we want as many of you there as possible as George Groves and Carl Froch settle it once and for all... in podcast form. George and Dec Taylor are back to reflect on the weekend’s action including an ECB derby between Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls that is an early contender for Fight of the Year. Headlining the Magnificent Seven card in Birmingham Heaney and Pauls ended in a split draw while Joe Joyce was back to winning ways. Elsewhere, George offers a unique solution to the late finish time, there is some Futurama/Simposons chat and a lot of praise for the cleanliness of Telford. No trash talk here. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GET TICKETS FOR THE LIVE SHOW 'FROCH-GROVES III' HERE: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 It’s the first ever GGBC live event and we want as many of you there as possible as George and Carl Froch settle it once and for all... in podcast form. George Groves & Dec Taylor are joined this week by the actor and former Irish Heavyweight Joe Egan aka The Toughest White Man On The Planet. Joe is most famous for his legendary stories from his time as Mike Tyson’s sparring partner – and he does not disappoint here. Joe reveals all about spending years in the Tyson camp including a side rarely seen by the vast majority, his own pro career and what he updates us on the potential clash with John Fury. Let’s get it on. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are here with all the fallout to Anthony Joshua’s stunning KO of Francis Ngannou. It took a long time for the Knockout Chaos to arrive in Riyadh, but Joshua made light work of former MMA Champion Ngannou in front of a star studded crowd featuring Jose Mourinho, Ronaldo and - AJ’s potential future opponent - Tyson Fury. Was this AJ back to his best? What is next for the Brit and what is next for Ngannou? They break down the rest of the card, looking back on Joseph Parker’s victory over Zhilei Zhang, Nick Ball’s controversial split draw and loads more. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 We continue our big week at the GGBC looking ahead to Friday’s clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou in Riyadh with a special episode all about AJ. George Groves and Dec Taylor reflect on a turbulent few years for Joshua – featuring dizzying highs and terrible lows – and they talk about how those experiences have changed him and made him the fighter he is today in 2024. They discuss whether he needs to embrace ‘the old AJ’, who he fights next if he beats Ngannou and whether he has to retire is he loses.  Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 It’s a big week for the GGBC as we look ahead to Friday’s clash between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou in Riyadh. In this episode George Groves and Dec Taylor lift the lid on the 0-1 ex-UFC champion, Francis Ngannou, and discuss whether he can beat Joshua and if he does, what that means for boxing. His is a fascinating back story and, as Tyson Fury saw last time out, must not be underestimated. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are here to look back at the weekend’s action but also kick off a bumper week of GGBC episodes as we preview Anthony Joshua-Francis Ngannou in Riyadh on Friday night. Make sure you follow and subscribe wherever you get your pods so you don’t miss an episode.  George tells us all about his trip to Telford to see Germany’s Abass Baraou beat Sam Eggington to take the vacant European super-welterweight title on Friday and we discuss Ray Ford’s dramatic victory over Otabek Kholmatov with just 7 seconds left in the final round. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are back again with acclaimed British actor Johnny Harris. This is a GGBC Seeing Stars two-parter. Make sure you listen to Part 1 first. Star and writer of 2017 boxing film Jawbone - inspired by Johnny’s experiences as a teenage ABA champion – he talks to Dec & George about the art of story-telling, working with Shane Meadows and the importance of hard work. This is a thought provoking and philosophical look at the appeal of boxing and a fascinating insight into the creative process of filmmaking. Here is the trailer for Jawbone if you haven’t already seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lsnYP-8zd4 Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub  And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get tickets for Froch-Groves III LIVE ON STAGE here: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George Groves and Dec Taylor are joined this episode by acclaimed British actor Johnny Harris. Star and writer of 2017 boxing film Jawbone - inspired by Johnny’s experiences as a teenage ABA champion – he talks to Dec & George about about how to film fight scenes realistic and working with the likes of Ray Winstone and Paul Weller. He talks about the primal attraction of the sport, the “terror” of York Hall and that transition from the ring to the stage. It is a thought provoking and philosophical look at boxing and a fascinating insight into the creative process of filmmaking. Another instant GGBC Hall of Famer. This is a GGBC Seeing Stars two-parter. Part 2 is available right now. Enjoy! Here is the trailer for Jawbone if you haven’t already seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lsnYP-8zd4 Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclub To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices