The George Groves Boxing Club

How are you feeling? It's week two and we're talking strength with Daryl Richards. How much should we be lifting? How often? And for how long? There's some top tips in here to keep you motivated and on track for the full six weeks.Get in touch with your Shreds stories. We're @ggboxingclub on social, or email ggboxingclub@crowdnetwork.co.ukIf you want more from Daryl, search for dbrtraining on Instagram. Shreds is back next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part two, Ricky talks to George and Dec about those famous Vegas nights, his work with trainer Billy Graham, Noel and Liam Gallagher, and we ask him to pick the undisputed best night of his career.WARNING: this this episode contains references to suicide. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we spoke about in this podcast or are worried about someone you love, please call the Samaritans at 116 123. Someone will always be there to listen, day or night, and it’s free for all UK phone numbers. Or, go to crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines to find a list of people you can go to for help.Support is always available, whatever you're going through. You can contact Samaritans for free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just call 116 123. Or, go to crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines to find a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s only one Ricky Hatton and he’s officially in the club. He’s British boxing royalty, so George and Dec are in Manchester for a special two-parter to start 2023. In this part you’ll hear about his recent training camp and how it helped him outside the ring. Has he got the exhibition bug? And who could be next? Would he ever get back in the ring with Floyd Mayweather?Ricky also talks openly about his relationship with his parents, and the dark times in his life. WARNING: this this episode contains references to suicide. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we spoke about in this podcast or are worried about someone you love, please call the Samaritans at 116 123. Someone will always be there to listen, day or night, and it’s free for all UK phone numbers. Or, go to crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines to find a list of people you can go to for help.Support is always available, whatever you're going through. You can contact Samaritans for free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just call 116 123. Or, go to crowdnetwork.co.uk/helplines to find a list of people you can go to for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shreds is here! This is the start of a six week training camp to start 2023 the right way. If you want to take part, you’ve just got to do some exercise for three minutes and then rest for a minute. And then repeat as many times as you can. It’s called Shreds and if you want to share your journey, use @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. Every Monday we'll have different health and fitness advice from some of boxing's finest strength and conditioning minds. We begin with Ben Carraway for an episode all about running.If you want a playlist for your New Year running routine, we've got one on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you new to to the club? Or just want to relive some of your favourite features? This episode includes Carl Froch, Johnny Nelson, Shane McGuigan, the Sauerlands, Frank Smith, Dan Azeez, Barry McGuigan and more. Our new six week training camp starts on New Year’s Day. It’s called Shreds, and you should get involved. 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

George and Dec are suited and booted for the first ever GGBC awards. In this episode they’ll crown your fighter, promoter, trainer, breakout star and trash talker of the year. If you disagree then you should have voted. But if you’d like to make the case for someone else, get in touch via @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.We also look ahead to 2023 and chat Fury, Usyk, Wilder, Joshua, Jake Paul, Canelo and more. Thank you to everyone who's joined the GGBC this year. It's been a great first year for the club. Have a good Christmas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let’s get technical. How do you fight in the pocket? The Gentleman, Chris Billam-Smith, is in the club to tell us how you win a fight on the inside. He also chats fatherhood, Kano and the dream of a stadium world title fight in his hometown of Bournemouth. Enjoy.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

The gloves are off as former cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson is in the club. He’ll tell you the inside stories from some of the best boxing TV moments of all time. George, Dec and Johnny talk Joshua, Fury, Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora and there’s a statue themed quiz. Who’s the donkey now?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

European champion Ellie Scotney puts down her turtles, steps out of the highland, and into the barbeque to see George and Dec. And if any of that makes sense, you’ll absolutely love this week’s feature - Scotney Rhyming Slang.She chats the rise of women’s boxing, two minute rounds, Christmas training, working at B&Q and how she started boxing when she was nine years old. 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

As Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora prepare to fight again, George and Dec are back in the club with Boxing News editor Matt Christie.Get behind the scenes insight into the world famous institution that is Boxing News, plus belts, drugs and YouTubers are all on the agenda as we tackle the biggest issues in the sport right now.And George word smashes Steve Collins with Lindsay Lohan. It’s a real highlight. 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