The George Groves Boxing Club

With Christmas fast approaching the GGBC has delivered an early present - a Seeing Stars episode with internet superstar Big John Fisher.Father of heavyweight contender and ECM Johnny Fisher, Big John talks about how he uses his platform to build that fanbase, raise Johnny’s profile and the graft that goes into selling tickets.We look at the origin story of the phenomenon that is “Bosh!”, discuss the pros and cons of being a recognisable face on social media and, of course, go in depth on Chinese takeaway orders and what time we should all be eating Christmas dinner.To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubWe’ve got GGBC merch here: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/Check out our Ringwalk playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476fAnd remember - you can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olympic medallist Frazer Clarke is in the club to talk about some of the lessons learnt on his journey from amateur boxing as he looks to fulfil his goal of reaching the top of the heavyweight division.We look back at his Team GB days, hear what it was like facing a young Anthony Joshua and reflect on Clarke’s experience of being in-ring security for some huge fights.Clarke also gives his side of the story regarding the controversial collapse of his much-anticipated fight with Fabio Wardley.To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclub Stuck for Xmas presents? We’ve got GGBC merch here: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/Check out our Ringwalk playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN2Xt3ikCDq0?si=25851a4366fb476fAnd remember - you can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday. 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/George and Dec have been in Bournemouth to watch elite club member Chris Billam-Smith defend his world title against Mateusz Masternak. The fight was waved off at the start of round eight, and George and Dec have all the analysis you need. Plus Devin Haney beats Regis Prograis in San Francisco and Tony Bellew beats Nigel Farage (but not Sam Thompson) in the jungle.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

This week we welcome Ellie “The Cockney” Scotney BACK into the club to reflect on the biggest night of her career – her world title victory!Scotney defeated Cherneka Johnson in June to win the IBF super-bantamweight title in just her seventh professional fight and here she tells George & Dec all about that incredible fight at Wembley.A year after her first appearance on the GGBC, Scotney’s title win is further proof that dreams do come true for guests that come on the show. It's not called "the dream factory" for nothing.We talk about what the future holds, unification possibilities and - most importantly - did she bring in her belt? Listen and find out.To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: ttps://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/You can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday.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 has turned promoter and is plotting a huge GGBC event for next year. The breaking news is that he’s working hard to get tickets on sale for Groves-Froch 3: This Time It’s Personal. He’s booked Dec, but hasn’t got a venue yet, or any content ideas. What can go wrong?The club analyses Jordan Gill’s impressive win over Michael Conlan as two elite club members go head to head for the first time ever. We chat Ryan Garcia who’s back to winning ways, and all roads lead to Bournemouth this week for Chris Billam-Smith’s world title defence.  Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/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

How do you mentally prepare when nobody gives you a chance? Man of the moment Nathan Heaney joins the club to reflect on his against-the-odds victory to become the new British middleweight champion.Cheered on by thousands of Stokies, Heaney was the 12/1 outsider against Denzel Bentley in Manchester earlier this month and in this episode we explore the underdog mindset. How can you use it to your advantage? What effect does it have on your opponent? And what does it feel like when – finally - your name is announced as the winner.Nathan talks about his dream of a world title shot at Stoke City’s stadium and suggests the least surprising ring walk playlist addition of all time.To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: ttps://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/You can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday.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

How bout that? George and Dec analyse Katie Taylor’s epic victory over Chantelle Cameron which led to the Irishwoman becoming a two-weight undisputed champion. Across the pond, David Benavidez beat Demetrius Andrade to set up a mouthwatering bout against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/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

It’s finally here, the Groves-Frochalong! To mark 10 years to the day since the epic ‘Froch v Groves 1’ contest, we are reliving the fight in real time, round-by-round, in our first ever GGBC watchalong episode.George was the mandatory challenger back in 2013 as he faced Carl Froch for the WBA and IBF super-middleweight titles in Manchester. Booed into the arena and cheered on the way out, this remains one of the most dramatic and controversial fights in British boxing history – you don’t want to miss this one.If you want to listen to the pod while watching the fight on another screen, use this Matchroom Boxing YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33YIVhFlrKwOr you can watch George and Dec AND the full fight on the Boxing News YouTube channel.To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: ttps://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/You can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday.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 has gone digging in the GGBC archives and dusted off this conversation with Carl Froch as we mark 10 years since their first fight in Manchester.And remember, on Thursday 23 November there will be a special GGBC watchalong of that fight - so keep your eyes and ears peeled for more information on that.In this special archive episode, George, Dec and Carl reflect on one of the most dramatic and controversial fights in British boxing history with both fighters giving their opinion on the build-up, the fight, the stoppage and the aftermath.If you haven't already, go back and listen to the whole interview; it was so good it was a two-parter!To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubIf you want GGBC merch, click here: ttps://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/You can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 5pm every Wednesday.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

It’s 10 years since George Groves was robbed in Manchester against Carl ‘The Frog’ Froch. To mark the occasion we’ve got three episodes this week, including our first ever watch-along episode on Thursday morning. You’ll always remember your first ever GGBC watch-along (Froch-along), so make sure you free up an hour on Thursday to be part of it.In this episode we review Adam Azim in Wolverhampton and Nathan Heaney in Manchester, plus Dec has been to more heavyweight press conferences as Saudi Arabia keep pumping the money into dream fights and stacked cards. Does George regret his Fury retirement prediction? And what actually happened when Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren had their first ever meeting? We have theories.If you want GGBC merch, click here: ttps://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/the-george-groves-boxing-club/To get in touch on the socials, search for @ggboxingclubYou can now watch the GGBC on the Boxing News YouTube channel at 6pm every Wednesday.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