George Groves Quotes

George Groves

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 26, 1988

I don't want there to be a time where I'm 'too old' to box on, or where an injury retires me in or out of the ring.

George Groves

Boxing has been good to me and I believe I have been good for boxing.

George Groves

I will beat Carl Froch every night of the week and it doesn't matter if it is the best Carl Froch or the worst Carl Froch.

George Groves

Wembley Arena has been a successful stomping ground in the past.

George Groves

Rebrasse was a good opponent, a tough guy, he took an awful lot of punches. I knew it was going to be tough. I didn't want to run out of steam, I felt in great condition but you always have to be cautious against a guy who has never been stopped.

George Groves

I want to knock people out.

George Groves

Badou Jack is a great fighter, but there is a lot that he does that I do better. I have enough power to take him out.

George Groves

There's a lot I can offer boxing.

George Groves

I want to be considered one of the greatest fighters ever.

George Groves

You decide whether you want to box on, or not. And for me of course, I wasn't going to be leaving the business until becoming a world champion, and defending it numerous times.

George Groves

I'm an established fighter, not a fighter who needs steady progression.

George Groves

If you're driving home and your kids are playing up in the back seat, I'm pretty sure that's taxing. You're trying to hold your composure, you're trying not to shout at them.

George Groves

I've been pretty good at negotiating.

George Groves

Why do I manage myself? I don't trust anyone else to do it, to be honest.

George Groves

I know enough about the business to look after myself now. I don't trust anyone else to take care of business.

George Groves

In boxing you can be the most talented fighter out there but you need people to watch and I'm fortunate that I'm in that situation.

George Groves

I never get nervous and I'm always very confident to the point where some people think I'm cocky.

George Groves

I like to keep my normal life under wraps but in front of 80,000 people, I'm going to perform.

George Groves

Ultimately, it's down to the individual. Some people are born to perform. Some people need to work hard to control themselves.

George Groves

Once I've got that world title I'll never want to lose it. I'll fight tooth and nail to keep it.

George Groves