Former world champion George Groves is retired in his mid-thirties, and so he's starting a boxing club with his mate Dec. New episodes every Wednesday.
What does a cuts man really do? | Mick Williamson
Legendary cut man Mick Williamson is in the club to explain all about one of the most iconic and trusted roles in the sport.
In this episode he tells George and Dec what really goes on in the corner between rounds; Who calls the shots in that frantic 60 seconds? What do you say to a boxer who is cut wide open? How do you get booked for a fight? What are the must haves in a cuts man’s tool kit? And the million dollar question - where can you buy adrenaline?
Mick reflects on decades in the game and being on hand to stitch up George as well as the likes of Ricky Hatton, David Haye and many more.
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1/31/2024 • 55 minutes, 4 seconds
HBT: Ryder stopped by Munguia, Buatsi v Azeez, and Conor Benn is back!
George Groves and Dec Taylor bask in the glory of their Kano interview and analyse John Ryder’s tough fight in Phoenix on Saturday night. The elite club member was dropped four times by the unbeaten Jaime Munguia, and was eventually stopped in the ninth round.
The club previews a big weekend for Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez, and Conor Benn’s return to the ring.
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1/29/2024 • 53 minutes, 24 seconds
Kano: My love of boxing, life after Top Boy and making music again
Pioneer of the British rap scene, star of Top Boy and new film The Kitchen, Kano is the latest huge name to join the club.
Kano, George and Dec compare and contrast boxing with the film industry and discuss what it’s like watching old performances back – on the screen or in the ring.
Kano – a long time listener to the pod - talks about his journey from pirate radio to stardom, his friendship with CBS and what it’s like to have someone ring walk to one of your tracks.
We also make another dream fight and George and Dec try to cast themselves in a future boxing film. This is an instant Seeing Stars classic episode.
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1/26/2024 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 20 seconds
Josh Pritchard: Bouncing back as a coach after my shock retirement
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This week George and Dec are joined by Josh Pritchard, assistant trainer to Shane McGuigan, whos promising career was halted after a shock brain scan result forced him into early retirement.
This is an inspirational story about not giving up and Josh explains all about that transition from fighter to coach, dealing with that disappointment of no longer being able to box and how he has made it as a key figure in one of the most respected stables in the game.
He talks about working with Lee Cutler, CBS and Ellie Scotney and has an incredible story about a trip to Vegas with George. You don’t want to miss this one.
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1/24/2024 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 30 seconds
HBT: Matchroom v Queensberry dream fights, Jonas retains and a Ryder insider
George Groves and Dec Taylor go stateside to speak to John Ryder’s S&C coach ahead of his fight with unbeaten Jaime Munguia in Phoenix. The club reviews Natasha Jonas’s epic win over Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool, and picks our dream fights now that Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn have signed up for a ‘five v five’ Saudi card. Suggest yours using @ggboxingclub on socials or by emailing ggboxingclub@crowdnetwork.co.uk
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1/22/2024 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Colin Hart: My life with Muhammad Ali and the Four Kings
It’s another bumper episode as we welcome boxing royalty into the GGBC – one of the most respected names in sports journalism - Colin Hart.
Colin has sat ringside at some of the biggest fights in history and here he tells George and Dec all about his life following some of the greatest to ever do it, in an era of unparalleled access.
If you want stories of Ali, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler – this is the episode for you. So sit back, relax and listen to one of the greats.
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1/17/2024 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
HBT: Beterbiev on fire, Hatton on ice and our dream fights for 2024
Beterbiev on fire, Hatton on ice and our dream fights for 2024
George 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.
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1/15/2024 • 58 minutes, 27 seconds
Tunde Ajayi: Building a boxer from the ground up
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.
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1/10/2024 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 8 seconds
HBT: Joshua v Ngannou CONFIRMED!
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.
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