The George Groves Boxing Club

Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom joins George and Dec. He reveals what he did or did not know regarding Chris Eubank Jr.'s antics last week. Plus, we find out what really happened between him and Eddie Hearn. The guys also look back on a busy weekend of boxing, which was controversial in both Belfast and New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec head to the London press conference for Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn. They look at the momentum that is building ahead of the fight and speak to Eddie Hearn, Dan Lawrence and comedian Josh James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Lee joins the boys to talk about his life in boxing. From his early days as an amateur, to becoming world champion and then transitioning to become one of the best trainers in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec return to the pick through the bones of the massive card in Riyadh at the weekend. Did it live up to expectations as the greatest card ever? Do we need to see a third fight between the best two light heavyweights on the planet? Plenty of topics to get stuck into, plus find out why the show is being published 24 hours late! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec are back to preview what could be the greatest fight card of all time. They kick off their deep dive into the Riyadh Season lineup with the highly anticipated main event—Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitri Bivol for the undisputed light heavyweight crown. They then run down the rest of the fights and share their predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Derek Chisora fighting for the final time on UK soil, George and Dec look back at his career and relive some of the best (and worst) moments. From the brawl with Haye in Munich to serving the press caviar, they pay tribute to one of British boxing's true characters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are pumped that "Mad Dog" Wayne Elcock is on the pod. They discuss the impact he had during the noughties Sky Sports boxing era, his journey into the sport and how the death of his dad influenced his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec convene to round up the week in boxing. They discuss why Eddie Hearn wants Nouya Inoue removed from the pound-for-pound rankings. They also chat about Ellie Scotney and Dalton Smith who had good wins at the weekend. And they look at the undercard on the Eubank vs. Benn show in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George flies solo and takes the pod to the launch press conference for the massive event in Riyadh on February 22nd. He chats with several fighters featured on the card, including Artur Beterbiev, Joseph Parker, Hamza Sheeraz, and Joshua Buatsi. Plus, with Tyson Fury's retirement news breaking, his manager, Spencer Brown, joins the pod as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still buzzing from his night out at the Ring Magazine Awards, George tells Dec all about his evening. From asking for selfies from the likes of Canelo to who picked up which award and even what was on the menu - George reveals all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec and George catch up for the first time in 2025. They pick out some of the fights they want to see over the next 12 months. Is Fury v Joshua the biggest fight to be made in Britain? They also reflect on Jai Opetaia's stunning knockout victory over David Nyika. Plus, George kicks off his push to reform the weight classes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With George now back from Riyadh, the boys reflect on another huge night that saw Oleksandr Usyk cement his status as one of the all-time greats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec and George are back to look ahead to the huge fight this weekend. They take an analytical look into both Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury and ask who learnt more from their first fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George is flying solo today as he chats with two fighters gearing up for big bouts this weekend. Chev Clarke is heading to Monaco to challenge Leonard Mosquea for European honours, while Lee Cutter takes on Stephen McKenna at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool for the WBC International Silver super welterweight title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are joined by George's fighter, Lucas Roehrig, who is gearing up for his professional debut this weekend. George talks about the qualities he sees in Lucas that remind him of his own journey through the professional ranks. Lucas explains why he's ready for this moment and what fans can expect. And George admits he's feeling the nerves as he takes charge of a corner for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New interim WBC world champion Galal Yafai joins the lads to reflect on his win against Sunny Edwards. They discuss what happened on the night and how he feels much of the post-fight attention has been on Edwards. So what next for the Olympic champion? The guys discuss his options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three-weight world champion Badou Jack joins George and Dec to talk about a wide range of topics, including his memories of fighting George, his journey through the weight classes, and his plans for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec's special guest this week is the inspirational Liam Cameron. The Sheffield boxer tells the guys about his struggles with depression, alcoholism and how he reached rock bottom. He charts his journey from serving a drugs ban, to his battle with drink to how he ended up on a Riyadh Season card and that infamous fight against Ben Whittaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec convene to reflect on a busy weekend of action. They ask what next for Chris Billam-Smith after he lost to Gilberto Ramirez in Riyadh. Dec admits he did not see the Mike Tyson fight against Jake Paul and has no plans to watch it, so leaves it to George to explain what happened. They both question why so many former boxers are calling out YouTubers. And, the guys have high praise for Katie Taylor after she beat Amanda Serrano. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George catches up with his old mate CBS ahead of this weekend's mega-fight against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez in Riyadh. Both fighters are putting their belts on the line with the winner expected to face Jai Opetaia next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec look ahead to two huge nights of boxing this weekend. They begin with the Mike Tyson fight against Jake Paul on Friday, and debate whether it is an actual fight. George is backing a Tyson knockout win. They also preview Katie Taylor's rematch against Amanda Serrano on the undercard in Dallas. And, CBS is fighting Zurdo Ramirez in Riyadh. Can he follow in the footsteps of David Haye and unify the cruiserweight division? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having had a few days to reflect on Saturday night, the guys take a deep dive into what they witnessed from Riyadh. George admits he still feels a bit underwhelmed by the main event. They also review the judge's scorecards and conclude they weren't as controversial as many have claimed. Both agree that Fabio Wardley is a rising star and discuss who they'd like to see him face next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are back to look ahead to one of the most stacked cards of the year headlined by one of the fights of the year. Will George and Dec agree on who will walk away with all the marbles? Can we expect more of the same from Wardley and Clarke. And Does Jack Massey stand a chance against Jai Opetaia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec take the show to the press conference for the Beterbiev v Bivol fight on October 12th. They tell us why this is the best fight in boxing. George also chats with Frazer Clarke, Ben Whittaker and Artur Beterbiev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George sits down with Chris Eubank Jr to discuss his career and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys are the last to leave Wembley as they discuss how Daniel Dubois managed to put AJ on the canvas multiple times on his way to beating the two-time champ. AJ's trainer Ben Davison is on the pod, as is Eddie Hearn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec take the pod to the press conference ahead of AJ v Dubois this weekend. Queensberry boss Frank Warren joins the guys to tell us why his man Daniel Dubois will come out with the win. George takes us back to when he fought Carl Froch at a packed Wembley Stadium. And if that's not enough, Derek Chisora and Michael Buffer are also on the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec sit down for the first Q&A of the year and make their way through as many listener questions as humanly possible. From football to boxing, from hammerheads to the Grease Death Theory and the rumour that George and Dec came to blows at the live show. This one is not to be missed. Thanks for all your questions - be sure to keep in touch via our socials @ggboxingclub! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George and Dec look back at an epic night at the o2 where Dereck Chisora rolled back the years to edge a heavyweight slugfest. The boys are also joined by rising star and ECM Moses Itauma, who stopped Mariusz Wach inside two rounds on the undercard. For more from Moses, check out our in-depth interview with the teen ace here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-george-groves-boxing-club/id1636736514?i=1000622262618 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Groves and James DeGale come together for a candid conversation about their legendary rivalry and the prospect of a comeback fight. For the first time since their unforgettable clash at the O2 Arena, these former British super-middleweight champions sit down to share their experiences and thoughts. Key Highlights: • Memories from their epic 2011 showdown • Personal reflections on their careers and rivalry • Honest discussion about a potential comeback fight • Views on the current super-middleweight division Join us for a fascinating chat where Groves and DeGale reminisce about their past battles and explore what the future might hold. Subscribe now and listen to two boxing legends discuss their journey and the excitement of possibly returning to the ring. 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 and Dec have finally put an end to their summer holidays in order to look back at the weekend when club legends Brad Pauls and Nathan Heaney collided for their British title rematch. After winning by 12th round TKO in Birmingham, Brad joins the boys to discuss the fight, his plans for a trilogy and the future of the global hammerhead shark population. George and Dec then look ahead to the all-British heavyweight clash between Joe Joyce and Dereck Chisora at the o2 Arena on Saturday and run the rule over the stacked undercard too. 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

We're live at the Shepherd's Bush Empire for part two of the first-ever GGBC live show! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're live at the Shepherd's Bush Empire for part one of the first-ever GGBC live show! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Groves and Dec Taylor are joined this week by referee Ian John-Lewis. John-Lewis was downgraded for his scorecard in Josh Taylor's fight with Jack Catterall back in February 2022. The undisputed light-welterweight clash saw Taylor awarded a split-decision victory and, ahead of their rematch, John-Lewis is here to give his side of the story. As the subject matter in this episode is a controversial topic, we have reached out to the British Boxing Board of Control but as yet they have not responded with a statement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our second tactical breakdown, George Groves and Dec Taylor analyse how Oleksandr Usyk can beat Tyson Fury on Saturday night in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years. And no, we won't be doing a third one about how it could be a draw. Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 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

In the first of two tactical breakdowns, George Groves and Dec Taylor analyse how Tyson Fury can beat Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight in 25 years. Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 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

Fight week is here and George and Dec are back with a HBT to get you up to speed ahead of Saturday night. Dec is already in Saudi – with George flying out later in the week – and in this episode they run down everything you need to know as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk enter the final phase of their preparation in Riyadh to crown the first undisputed Heavyweight champion since 1999. Get tickets for the GGBC LIVE SHOW, Froch-Groves III, on May 22nd: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 Fancy some merch? 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 Duncan Ross got George Groves into GQ magazine, back when boxers weren't in GQ magazine. They travelled everywhere together during the glory years, while Duncan did deals with Nike, Beats by Dre, EA Sports and probably the best hair transplant company in the world. This is a fascinating insight into what it's like to work with a professional boxer, and how you manage the opportunities that come with it.  Duncan has since set up @quattrosg and works with some of the biggest athletes and brands in the world. 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 GGBC LIVE SHOW, Froch-Groves III, on May 22nd: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 George and Dec are here to bring some Bank Holiday joy to look back on Saul ‘Canelo' Alvarez's victory over Jaime Mungia in Vegas. Canelo beat his compatriot by a unanimous points decision in Vegas on Cinco de Mayo to retain his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super-middleweight titles. Elsewhere, the fallout from Ryan Garcia's controversial victory over Devin Haney continues after the American fighter denied taking performance-enhancing steroids before his April victory. 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 In this episode, Louis Greene is one of our favourite ever guests, complete with a fake doorman's licence from the Harry Potter film set. He talks to George and Dec about dealing with post fight emotions, his upbringing, working on a metal yard and having his first kid at sixteen. Plus a great story about the time he knocked someone out during his first gym session. You'll love this episode.  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 In this episode, James DeGale fan William Crolla wants to make the Boxing News list of prospects to watch out for, and stepping out of his brother's shadow is his next big move.  William talks about big nights in Manchester, watching as a fan, turning pro, getting ready for TV, and now being trained by his world champion brother Anthony Crolla.  Plus, you guessed it, a great quiz about boxing brothers. The best feature we've ever done? 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 and Dec are back to dissect Ryan Garcia's dramatic points victory over Devin Haney in Brooklyn. Garcia, written off by almost everyone prior to the fight, missed the weight for the contest so didn't walk away with the belt – how much did his erratic behaviour in the build-up work affect Haney? Elsewhere, Sam Noakes won the vacant European lightweight title over Yvan Mendy at York Hall to take his record to 14-0. And with the GGBC Live Show just ONE MONTH AWAY, George and Dec have visited the Shepherd's Bush Empire to start making plans. Get tickets for Froch-Groves III, live on stage: https://www.tegeurope.com/events/frochgroves3 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