The George Groves Boxing Club

Beterbiev on fire, Hatton on ice and our dream fights for 2024George Groves reviews Artur Berbetiev’s knockout win over Callum Smith in Quebec and Dec Taylor tells the greatest goat story ever told. Ricky Hatton is back in action, this time on Dancing on Ice, and we pick our dream fights for 2024.And the Shreds group on Strava is popping off. Huge respect for everyone who’s still bringing it in week three of January. Keep going, and keep sending your messages in to @ggboxingclub on socials.Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo 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

Another week, another huge guest for the GGBC!Anthony Yarde’s trainer Tunde Ajayi is here to tell George and Dec how to mould a boxer from a raw talent into an elite level fighter.Known for his unique methods and approach, Tunde - AKA The Dentist - talks through his training dossier, the influence of Floyd Mayweather and what he really thinks about sparring.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubLooking for the tree of links? It’s here: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubCheck out our Ringwalk playlist on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476fAnd you can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec are back for the first HBT of 2024 to react to the HUGE news that Anthony Joshua will face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in March. As the dust settles on December’s Day of Reckoning in Riyadh, they debate what this means for AJ and the former UFC star Ngannou.  They also discuss Katie Taylor, Deontay Wilder and look ahead to Callum Smith who takes on Artur Beterbiev this weekend. VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/ 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

Mike Skinner AKA The Streets is the latest big name to join the GGBC. This is Part 2 – make sure you listen to Part 1 first. Don’t mug yourself.The Streets released The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light in October; Skinner’s first new music in over 12 years and an accompanying film of the same name.Here Mike talks to George and Dec about writing a hit, the advantages of being young and arrogant when performing and he makes one of the all-time great Seeing Stars fights with one of the biggest names in music.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubWe’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476fAnd remember - you can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Skinner AKA The Streets is the latest big name to join the GGBC in our first Seeing Stars episode of 2024.The Streets released The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light in October; Skinner’s first new music in over 12 years and an accompanying film of the same name.As well as discussing comebacks, Mike, George and Dec discuss the art of performance and stagecraft, comparing the similarities between boxing and music.We touch on crowd surfing, Amir Khan and puking up in the ring.This is a bumper two parter with both episodes available now. Let’s push things forward.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubAnd 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

We’re starting 2024 with a bang as we welcome two-time world champion Josh Warrington to the GGBC!One of the most requested guests, Josh is here to tell George and Dec all about building a fanbase; from hand delivering tickets around Leeds to fighting at Elland Road – the home of his beloved Leeds United - this is a story of graft, passion and dreaming big.With a difficult 2023 consigned to the history books, Josh plots the future - including a potential rematch with Leigh Wood - and we also see the welcome return of a much loved GGBC quiz format.This is a must listen for any young fighter.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubAnd 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

One last episode for 2023? Fine.George and Dec have put together a selection box of our favourite guests from the year!In this episode, you’ll hear from Viddal Riley, Barry Jones, Johnny Fisher, Big John Fisher, Lewis van “Poochi” Poetsch, and Ricky Hatton. If you haven’t already, check out part one with Chris Billam-Smith, Ellie Scotney, Ebanie Bridges, Jai Opetaia, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, Ben Shalom, Nathan Heaney, John Ryder, and Brandon Scott.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubAnd 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’s this? One final present in the bottom of your stocking from Father Grovesmas?George and Dec have rolled out of their food comas to relive an epic 2023 for the GGBC. From kicking the year off with Shreds to making our on-screen debuts, all whilst taking a small detour in Dexico, we couldn’t have done it without you: the Elite Club Members.So we’ve put together a special Christmas gift. A selection box of our favourite guests from the year!In part one, you’ll hear from Chris Billam-Smith, Ellie Scotney, Ebanie Bridges, Jai Opetaia, Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn, Ben Shalom, Nathan Heaney, John Ryder, and Brandon Scott.In part two, you’ll hear from Viddal Riley, Barry Jones, Johnny Fisher, Big John Fisher, Lewis van “Poochi” Poetsch, and Ricky Hatton. VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-combat-sports-podcast/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubAnd 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

This is the big one. The one they’ve all been waiting for… the second annual GGBC Awards!George and Dec are suited and booted – kind of – to reflect on an incredible year of boxing and announce the winners of some of the most prestigious awards on the planet including Fight of the Year, Breakout Star of the Year, Story of the Year and the jewel in the crown; Elite Club Member of the Year.Who will be taking home an early Christmas present? Will anyone cry during their acceptance speech? And who will have to smile and clap politely as their name is not read out?A massive thank you from everyone at GGBC to all of you who voted for the winners.VOTE FOR THE GGBC TO WIN A SPORTS PODCAST AWARD HERE: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/george-groves-boxing-club/Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo 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

Want merch for Christmas? Treat yourself here: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/Dec’s Christmas tree is flashing as he talks to George about Anthony Joshua v Otto Wallin and Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker, as well as everybody else who’s on the Saudi supercard this Saturday night. The club reviews Sunny Edwards’s unification fight against Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, and Jake Paul’s latest win - this time against a real boxer. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubTo 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