RETIREMENT SPECIAL! George Groves looks back on the highs & lows of his boxing career | Documentary
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George Groves takes a look back at his rollercoaster career which culminated in “the Saint” capturing the WBA world title.
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A credit to the sport, a role model to the youth. You did England proud George. Absolute legend
It Was All A Dream twat more like
Nottingham Forest Froch fanboy are we?
@@beardtrick he's from Nottingham he's a forest fan why wouldn't I be.
Nottingham Forest why do you think groves is a twat?
@@lewispewsey6843 what's bothering you Bro?
James Degale: "Let me tell you something...forgot what i was gonna say now" Groves: "sounds about right" had me in stitches
Same. Funny as fuck
Hahaha same here pure classic moment
Great career he's had, Groves, Those fantastic nights at Wembley against our very own Carl Froch, That controversial first fight followed by the infamous 80'000 second fight, which unfortunately for Groves he came up short in, But.. still a stellar resume with wins over Degale, the dangerous eubank, Jamie Cox, Chudinov, That 12 round war with Badou Jack over in America, what a fight that was. He's been brilliant has groves, the consummate professional, win,lose or draw, he always gave it his all, british boxing will miss him, and us here at sky will certainly miss him.
Jesus christ its like adam smith is in the room with us
I always liked groves. Big froch guy. From the USA. Never understood why it seemed more British loved George and hated karl.
Why?
Joe Cook Carl has always had a bit of a snobbish attitude and never showed anyone respect. When Groves fought Froch he gained massive popularity because he actually talked shit to Froch and made him very uncomfortable and people loved it.
I didn't like it. I thought it was unnecessarily disrespectful. Still, respect the fighter and the man, but I hated the tone of those two fights. Felt like the casuals got too excited
This is a guy I was happy to see get the belt.
Shocking how he was treated throughout his career. Never given a chance, never given a break. Bad luck after bad luck. Still managed to achieve lots in the game.
Got wiser with age and turned into a real class act, well done GG. Thanks for all the great fights through the years, Top man!
He retired a while ago BT beat you to it. A very good intelligent fighter. I appreciate him more now he has retired.
Always been a fan of Groves. When he talks about Gutknecht you can tell that plays on his mind and that he has a heart. Well done for not listening to the doubters George and getting that world championship.
The most refreshingly honest self assessment of any boxer I’ve seen a credit to the sport
Seems like yesterday this fella was turning Pro. How time flies. Much respect to George Groves, a quality operator and a proud champion. Getting out at the right time, and thanks for the memories!
Said it on BT's tribute to Grove's and ill say it on this. He had the best jab in the buisness!!!
Agree his jab was a power jab and it was just a beautiful shot
Yeh I remember thinking that watching groves a few yrs ago , totally agree
@Shlomo Bergsteinowitz He's had 3 world title shots Achieved a world title. Fought on the biggest stage infront of one of the biggest crowds at Wemebly. Got to the final of the world Boxing super series as a champion and went out on his shield. Has earned a truck full of money and left the sport in good health. An Amazing intriguing career dispite his losses hence the reason you watched the video had a read through the comment's.
@Shlomo BergsteinowitzI wouldn't say 30 year old with a f#%ked shoulder is Quiting in his prime. Putting Eduard Gutknecht in a coma and disabling him for life changed Grove's. There's nothing wrong in admitting defeat to the better man and knowing when to walk away from boxing as long as he's at peace in doing so. I don't think he will be to arsed about his critic's either way.
Shlomo Bergsteinowitz what have you ever achieved in life ?, I’ll take a shot at nothing. Probably never stepped in the ring either.
A genuine credit to boxing. An incredibly exciting career to have followed! Enjoy retirement champ!
Quality fighter.
The build up to the froch bouts was absolutely incredible.
Touching story, The guy gave it a go and that takes more courage than what most people on the planet could do. Will be remembered as a brave fighter that feared no challenger. No matter what their level.
He doesn't get the credit he deserves. His self belief was brilliant. That first Froch fight was so controversial and it was such a fantastic fight. Groves always stepped up to the occasion and even after he got laid out, he came back and won a world title. How can you fault him for that?
Legend. Quality fighter. Thanks for the memories. Wishing the Saint a happy retirement.
Was a class act Groves..Respect from 🇮🇪
Nobody cares where u r from mate
Love this guy. Absolute gentleman. An English gent. Underrated talent. He was mercuarial in the first Froch fight. He lost a lot of confidence after not Froch confrontations but slowly rebuilt.
Fantastic interview, I dont think anyone will ever forget his first fight with Froch, Just an awesome fight to watch and respect to both of them. Loved George's style, totally different from the norm. A true winner in every way. Enjoy your retirement George, You bloody deserve it
The fighter that got me back into boxing after the departure of Calzaghe and Hatton.
Cannot wait for the Autobiography....hopefully that'll be out for Christmas.
Great boxer and left the sport at the right time clever man the real St George
Best jab I've ever seen imagine this guy's mental health after this froch honestly I went two the badu Jack fight he won such a great fighter
Thanks for this memory’s lad , good fighter, you achieved your dream ...not many can say that god bless 🥊
Superb Athlete, Proud, Tough, Great Example
Proud to say i was there to see this legend win a world title 😃
Groves reminds me of a young fighter I train with who has the potential to go far. If you didn't know him you would think he is obnoxious, arrogant and slightly aggressive but he is just really pragmatic about everything. It's refreshing to hear Groves talk so honestly about his successes and failures. Groves has provided everybody with some boxing memories we'll never forget and helped build a platform for this golden era of British boxing.
A great open and honest insight.. he deserves to enjoy his retirement
Gotta love them. They put everything on the line for our entertainment
@@karloslowry9043 he did ye jobby
Bollox
A complete gent, and warrior. I will miss GG
Go on the Saint! A pure gent and a great champion! Froch is such a bell-end!
That win over degale must have been an amazing feeling.
Underrated fighter. His performance in the first 6 rounds of the first froch fight was one of the best I have ever seen. He would have stopped 99% of Super Middles that night but froch had the best chin in the business.
Agreed mate! If you watch Froch's legs when he gets up from that right-hand in the first round, he's completely gone when he stands up, but his chin meant he could recuperate quickly. Think if that had have been earlier on the round, it could've been a different story altogether.
@@PeteP16472 amazing chin and a brilliant fight.
Some of the best boxing nights! It was so good to support George and be part of Team Saint George Groves! Thank you George for stepping up and doing your best 😀👍 Enjoy your retirement and look back with pride! Well done champ 👊👍
Fantastic fighter. Massive heart. Well done George, and thank you
6:35 Adam Booth giving it to team Degale haha! They’ll never admit it, but I think deep down they were both very disappointed to split
I've been watching boxing for a long time but somehow missed Groves. I didn't expect to watch this whole thing but it really drew me in. Glad he got it in the end!
I started to follow at the end of his career, he was underrated fighter.
Had one of the most beatiful and efective body punch, when we was covering(counter-attacking!)
he was always a gentlema, now i know why.
He should make more fight, he´s on his prime!!
Great champ!!
Hands down one of my favourite boxers! Seen you win the Commonwealth Belt too seeing you win the world title at Sheffield! Groves is a legend
I’m at the age where I’ve seen boxers of today start and finish their careers, George Groves W/C, is right up there as a true warrior. Thankyou. All the best for the future.
Legend. Good luck with your future Groves!
Excellent documentary- top level skills, underrated toughness and a decent bloke to boot.
Good interview. He can be proud of his career and how he conducted himself.
George ty ye ll always be one of my fav boxers and an example to boxin.Ty ty ty very much for giving yer all i enjoyed you
What a terrific guy, and intelligent. It's obvious in his dissection of the list of potentials in any direction, win or loss....against an opponent, and knowing life exists outside the ring....and other things are important. I'd love to see more people like this terrific guy.
Traumatic life being a boxer. Massive respect to Groves.
George your an inspiration and credit to boxing. A big Heart and gave 100% every fight you had in the lions den. You retain your insight, mobility and sharp as a tack brain. Well done George
Well done George. One of my favourite fighters ever.
Wow, I wasn't expecting to tear up when he spoke about Eddie. It's clear as ice that George is hurting because of what happened to Eddie, and it heavy. God bless them both.
Amazing watch. Goosebumps at the end.
Always was a huge fan of Groves, loved the career, enjoy the well earned retirement!
from France congratulations for your career good luck !
A very engaging man. I suspect even Froch has a grudging respect for him!
Enjoy the retirement George, and thanks for the memories!
I’ve watched that Froch first fight many times, it still makes my shit itch!!
Wish he could have continued with Booth(unbeaten together) I think he would have been the champ a lot sooner.
Respect for the mind games too.
Always spoke truths, some people just don’t recognise them.
Class act.
Great piece. Always been a Groves fan. Love his guts and spirit. Made Froch look like an arrogant sod in the first fight and was robbed by Howard Foster IMO but came back and won his title. Retired at the right time. Good luck George.
So so honest. Top bloke.
will be missed, such a class fighter! enjoy retirement GG
One of my favourite British boxers of all time! What a journey.
Such a genuine guy - great career
Well done on a great career champ! Legend in the sport! What a story to tell! Team saint GG
I am a massive boxing fan and I love George, he is an absolute Gentleman. Fantastic boxer and genuine person. I would love to have a beer you with mate!
I've watched quite a bit of boxing, and in my lifetime this guy is probably my favourite
Inspirational! 🙏🏻
Bravo George!
U r one of my favorite boxes
I’d have loved to see Groves v Saunders , everything about it , mind games , boxing the lot !
Genuinely good guy groves, speaks it as it is well done on a great career 💪🏻🙂
Always a gent always held himself with integrity. Great boxer and man.
Big heart. Courageous. The Froch fight should NEVER have been stopped ! Well done Georgie boy !!! x 🙂
You can see clearly when he's talking about eddie how much its affected him choking back and not being able to find words ect shows how human these fighting machines are
George , you've been great.
Beautiful boy I love his swagger. George is a champ love you 💙
This was absolutely fantastic. A great lasting homage to the best jab the UK has ever seen.
A fantastic career! Hopefully he invested his money wisely and enjoys the rest of his life. Thanks for the great fights George!
Top man and great entertainer! Thanks George and up the Chels!
What an inspiration. Could've gave up when knocked out but kept going and achieved his dreams. Fantastic
Being from Nottingham I was a big Froch fan. However, I have a lot of respect for Groves because of his bravery, tenacity, skill and that bizzare tie he was wearing in the interview with Degale!
What a legend groves is,great career
Well done groves you did it you made it to become a real champion 👍🏼
My favourite British boxer had it all well done George really exciting career & deservedly a world champion enjoy your retirement
A credit to the nation, I wish you well in anything you do George.🏴
one of my favourites. best fights watching groves. gutted hes gone, boxing aint as hype without him.
Absolutely love this guy 👍
Enjoyed watching your fights. Very skillful and slick.
An absolute legend. Love Groves
Awsome watch!!!!
Straight up legend
Nothing but respect for him. Great fighter.
Absolute credit to British boxing! We were lucky to have him
Yes George what a nice guy he is
Watched start to end. Got to like George Comes across as a smart guy. Happy for him at the end
Fairplay George, carry yourself with intelligence and without fear... You warmed to the boxing public... A true Professional and Gent.....
Cheers George. Just fucking, cheers man.👊🏻
Credit to the sport, here was a man who had set back after set back but kept on coming. I was over the moon for him when he eventually became a world Champion
One of my best boxers i loved to watch proper straight fellow decent lovely fellow
Top man 👏🏽
Upmost respect to you champ. Happy retirement.
Wow, that first question in the beginning of the video, and George going silent... that was powerful.
I'd love to see gg as a trainer.
He had such a great style what a great fighter.
I met George Groves once when he came to the States to fight Badu Jack at a open workout the man is one of the nicest good folk in boxing 🥊🇲🇽
Well done Groveys enjoy your retirement and put your feet up you deserve it mate , Thanks for all the memories.
Top man George Groves. Done himself, family, friends and supporters proud.