George Groves Quotes

George Groves

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 26, 1988

My missus has had to put up with me boxing for so long.

George Groves

There's always talk about going out on top, unfortunately for me that means going out on a loss but it's going out at the highest level. I'm happily satisfied and it makes a lot of sense to me.

George Groves

I got to world champion, No 1-rated fighter in the division and managed to earn from the defences.

George Groves

I get paid to get hit in the head.

George Groves

I know what I'm worth, and I know boxing.

George Groves

I'm taking charge of my own business because I don't trust anyone else to do it.

George Groves

Since I was 12 and didn't want to go training I have always worked hard not to waste my talent.

George Groves

When friends started smoking at 16 or drinking at 18, I made myself not follow. No lads' holidays, all that stuff.

George Groves

I don't want to have lunch with a sultan. I would rather watch Netflix.

George Groves

I've been in a few fights where I keep drilling guys - Carl Froch, those sort of people - and they just keep coming.

George Groves

What happened with Gutknecht does frequently cross my mind, but I can't do anything about my situation. I need to carry on boxing so that's what I've been doing.

George Groves

I have always wanted to be European champion, because it is a fantastic title and so many great boxers have held the belt over the years.

George Groves

I have always boxed better with a bit of nerves.

George Groves

I think it is good when your blood is pumping, you are feeling lively, nice and warm, you are loose, you are awake, and your brain is switched on.

George Groves

If you are very nervous, it is going to affect you and you start feeling tired or anxiety sets in.

George Groves

I know how to read a spreadsheet, I know what I'm worth so I can go into meetings and say, 'I get paid that much, thank you.'

George Groves

I can play poker when I have to and I think it has made me a better fighter.

George Groves

It is an individual sport and you don't get many opportunities to overturn dodgy decisions.

George Groves

I'm a realist and I'm not going to shy away from being knocked out.

George Groves

That's the reality of boxing - it can be over in a flash.

George Groves