The George Groves Boxing Club

What happens when YouTube stars step inside the squared circle? George and Dec are joined by co-founder of IFL TV Kugan Cassius to look back on an explosive night when Jake Paul took on pro boxer and reality star Tommy Fury to settle their long-standing feud. The trio also turn their attention to a legendary bout between Badou Jack and Ilunga Makabu for the WBC Cruiserweight title on the same bill...

Where else can heavyweights dress up as superheroes? Journalist and former editor of Boxing News Tris Dixon is in the club to give us the inside scoop on how press conferences work. George tells us about his most notable media experiences and Dec talks about the time promoter David Higgins showed up drunk. This episode is dedicated to the late Ron Lewis, a true boxing journalist. Follow the GGBC o...

After an enthralling world title fight between Leigh Wood and Mauricio Lara, George and Dec sit down to unpick the action. George talks about his knock downs in the ring and the pair give their opinions on the controversial stoppage. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zArDIRbHigN...

In part two we get up close and personal. Frank gives us the inside story on getting shot, the time he got hit by Mike Tyson, what it’s like promoting Derek Chisora and the importance of Tyson Fury’s resurrection both in and outside of the ring. He also talks to George and Dec about the highly anticipated bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingcl...

Promoting a fight, is it really that hard? Legendary promoter Frank Warren is in the club to give us the rundown. He tells George and Dec about the early days of underground boxing, exciting times with the likes of Prince Naseem Hamed and the struggles of top tier promotion. Frank also talks about the advances in health and safety around the sport, with mention of a heart-stopping clash between Ni...

Do nice guys exist inside the ring? Anthony 'Million Dolla' Crolla is in the club to tell us they do. He also talks to George and Dec about the business of boxing, becoming a coach and his best night as world champion. Anthony walks us through a gruelling 4 round fight against Vasiliy Lomachenko too. If you’re on the Shreds challenge, you’ve just got to do some exercise for three minutes and then...

As we near the championship rounds, George and Dec reflect on the Shreds challenge. From mattresses and medicine balls to trainers and toothpaste, we've heard from some of the brightest minds in and around the fight game. George talks more about his experiences during camp, and the pair take a look at how some of our elite club members have done. If you’re on the Shreds challenge, you’ve just got...

In part two, Ebanie talks to George and Dec about making a name for herself, working with coach Mark Tibbs and her involvement with OnlyFans. We also dive into the details around a fiery build up to a world title fight with Shannon O’Connell. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/GGBC to get a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan + bonus gift! It’s completely risk free with Nord’...

Building your brand as boxer is never easy. IBF world champion Ebanie Bridges is in the club to tell us how to become a master at self-promotion. In part one, she speaks about attitudes towards women's boxing, her epic bout with Shannon Courtenay and how she’s helping the next generation of female fighters. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/GGBC to get a huge discount off yo...

When science meets skipping, or punching a slab of meat in an abattoir. This is the best of strength and conditioning coach Dan Lawrence who first visited the club in September. He’ll tell you how to train, recover and adapt.  If you’re on the Shreds challenge, you’ve just got to do some exercise for three minutes and then rest for a minute. And then repeat as many times as you can. It’s called Sh...

Break. There’s a referee in the club! Mik Basi MBE is here to tell us why on earth he became a referee and what it’s really like in the middle of a fight. He’s got stories from the Olympics in London and Rio and he picks a ringwalk track. Just imagine it. Ringwalks for refs. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/GGBC to get a huge discount off your NordVPN Plan + bonus gift! It’...

You can live longer without food than you can without sleep. Whether you’re a lark or an owl, there’s something in this episode to make you think differently about the perfect night’s sleep and what it can do for you. James Wilson, known as The Sleep Geek, works with fighters and footballers and has helped hundreds of thousands of poor sleepers sleep better. If you’re on the Shreds challenge, you’...

What’s the difference between a crisis and a sticky spot? Jordan ‘The Thrill’ Gill is in the club to reveal all. He talks about the comeback of last year against Karim Guerfi, his love of Indian food and the need to rebuild after defeat to Kiko Martinez. George has also made a fish based quiz, because they have gills. Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to nordvpn.com/GGBC to get a huge disc...

Trying to lose weight? This is another chance to hear nutritionist Ruben Tabares who joined the club last year. Even if you’ve heard this before, it’s worth re-listening to as part of our six week Shreds camp. George, Dec and Ruben chat good fats, bad fats, cheat days, intermittent fasting, veganism, table salt and more. If you’re counting calories this January, this episode has the marginal gains...

Making big fights takes time. As a potential showdown with Canelo Alvarez looms on the horizon, John 'The Gorilla' Ryder is in the club to tell us how to be resilient in and out of the ring. John talks about his relationship with Eddie Hearn, the time he fought George, and some of the other biggest challenges he's had to face. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and...

How are you feeling? It's week two and we're talking strength with Daryl Richards. How much should we be lifting? How often? And for how long? There's some top tips in here to keep you motivated and on track for the full six weeks. Get in touch with your Shreds stories. We're @ggboxingclub on social, or email ggboxingclub@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you want more from Daryl, search for dbrtraining on In...

In part two, Ricky talks to George and Dec about those famous Vegas nights, his work with trainer Billy Graham, Noel and Liam Gallagher, and we ask him to pick the undisputed best night of his career. WARNING: this this episode contains references to suicide.  If you’ve been affected by any of the issues we spoke about in this podcast or are worried about someone you love, please call the Samarita...

There’s only one Ricky Hatton and he’s officially in the club. He’s British boxing royalty, so George and Dec are in Manchester for a special two-parter to start 2023. In this part you’ll hear about his recent training camp and how it helped him outside the ring. Has he got the exhibition bug? And who could be next? Would he ever get back in the ring with Floyd Mayweather? Ricky also talks openly...

Shreds is here! This is the start of a six week training camp to start 2023 the right way. If you want to take part, you’ve just got to do some exercise for three minutes and then rest for a minute. And then repeat as many times as you can. It’s called Shreds and if you want to share your journey, use @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram.  Every Monday we'll have different health and fitness adv...

Are you new to to the club? Or just want to relive some of your favourite features? This episode includes Carl Froch, Johnny Nelson, Shane McGuigan, the Sauerlands, Frank Smith, Dan Azeez, Barry McGuigan and more.  Our new six week training camp starts on New Year’s Day. It’s called Shreds, and you should get involved. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. We’ve got a playlist on Spot...

George and Dec are suited and booted for the first ever GGBC awards. In this episode they’ll crown your fighter, promoter, trainer, breakout star and trash talker of the year.  If you disagree then you should have voted. But if you’d like to make the case for someone else, get in touch via @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. We also look ahead to 2023 and chat Fury, Usyk, Wilder, Joshua, Jake...

Let’s get technical. How do you fight in the pocket? The Gentleman, Chris Billam-Smith, is in the club to tell us how you win a fight on the inside. He also chats fatherhood, Kano and the dream of a stadium world title fight in his hometown of Bournemouth. Enjoy. Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. And we’ve got a playlist on Spotify: https://open.spo...

The gloves are off as former cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson is in the club. He’ll tell you the inside stories from some of the best boxing TV moments of all time. George, Dec and Johnny talk Joshua, Fury, Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora and there’s a statue themed quiz. Who’s the donkey now? Follow the GGBC on the socials. Search for @ggboxingclub on Twitter and Instagram. And we’ve got a playl...

European champion Ellie Scotney puts down her turtles, steps out of the highland, and into the barbeque to see George and Dec. And if any of that makes sense, you’ll absolutely love this week’s feature - Scotney Rhyming Slang. She chats the rise of women’s boxing, two minute rounds, Christmas training, working at B&Q and how she started boxing when she was nine years old.  Follow the GGBC on the s...

As Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora prepare to fight again, George and Dec are back in the club with Boxing News editor Matt Christie. Get behind the scenes insight into the world famous institution that is Boxing News, plus belts, drugs and YouTubers are all on the agenda as we tackle the biggest issues in the sport right now. And George word smashes Steve Collins with Lindsay Lohan. It’s a real high...