The George Groves Boxing Club

Ever wondered what it takes to become a boxer outside of the ring? General Secretary of the British Boxing Board of Control Robert Smith provides the nuts and bolts into how British boxing is run. Robert talks to George and Dec about getting licenses for everyone from the fighters to referees, the best events he's been to and his own experiences as a fighter. He also gives insight into the recent controversy surrounding Conor Benn. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

Round 2! George and Dec are back for the club's second instalment of listener questions. George breaks down his fight night routine, how he made championship weight and his favourite heavyweight fight in recent times. The pair also give us insight into why the sanctioning bodies provide so many belts.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

From canvas to the corner, being a world champion and being behind the ropes are two very different things. Title holder turned trainer Scott Quigg is in the club to tell us why. Scott talks to George and Dec about his journey after fighting, how he trains current fighters and what it's like working with Hall of Famer Freddie Roach. In this week's episode we receive a special voice note from club member and cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith.Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/GGBC to get a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan + bonus gift! It’s completely risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee!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

Question time! After an overwhelming response from our elite club members, George and Dec sit down to answer listener questions. In part one, George is in the hot seat and talks us about what his dream fight would be, his biggest temptations during camp, the best promoters he worked with alongside a whole heap of other highly anticipated questions. He also gives us the details around a backstage scuffle with James DeGale's team. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

Are you willing to put it all on the line? Cruiserweight Isaac Chamberlain is in the club to tell us why boxing is one of the toughest sports around. He talks to George and Dec about stepping up to spar Oleksandr Usyk, the highs and lows of making it in the fight game and how he became friends with Deontay Wilder. Isaac also speaks on an excruciating experience against Wadi Camacho.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

What happens when YouTube stars step inside the squared circle? George and Dec are joined by co-founder of IFL TV Kugan Cassius to look back on an explosive night when Jake Paul took on pro boxer and reality star Tommy Fury to settle their long-standing feud. The trio also turn their attention to a legendary bout between Badou Jack and Ilunga Makabu for the WBC Cruiserweight title on the same bill.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

Where else can heavyweights dress up as superheroes? Journalist and former editor of Boxing News Tris Dixon is in the club to give us the inside scoop on how press conferences work. George tells us about his most notable media experiences and Dec talks about the time promoter David Higgins showed up drunk. This episode is dedicated to the late Ron Lewis, a true boxing journalist.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

After an enthralling world title fight between Leigh Wood and Mauricio Lara, George and Dec sit down to unpick the action. George talks about his knock downs in the ring and the pair give their opinions on the controversial stoppage.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

In part two we get up close and personal. Frank gives us the inside story on getting shot, the time he got hit by Mike Tyson, what it’s like promoting Derek Chisora and the importance of Tyson Fury’s resurrection both in and outside of the ring. He also talks to George and Dec about the highly anticipated bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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

Promoting a fight, is it really that hard? Legendary promoter Frank Warren is in the club to give us the rundown. He tells George and Dec about the early days of underground boxing, exciting times with the likes of Prince Naseem Hamed and the struggles of top tier promotion. Frank also talks about the advances in health and safety around the sport, with mention of a heart-stopping clash between Nigel Benn and Gerald McClellan.Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.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