George Groves Quotes

George Groves

Profession : Athlete

Birth : March 26, 1988

Boxing's a funny business and sometimes different fights come along at different times.

George Groves

Sometimes when you're not getting what you want in this game you have to shout a bit and throw a bit of a tantrum.

George Groves

You can't judge a fighter by their worst performance.

George Groves

I didn't fool myself into thinking I was world class just because I'd beaten James DeGale.

George Groves

My career before I was main event I was always trying to steal the show and I feel I have a style that can be endearing to the boxing public. It's a style that allows me to box how I want to box.

George Groves

I don't care what people think anymore. I don't think I've got anything to prove.

George Groves

I want to make my wife proud, I want to make my dad proud.

George Groves

If people want to say nasty things that's a good thing in a way because it means people will underestimate me come fight night.

George Groves

Brits love a road trip supporting a British fighter.

George Groves

I've been over to Germany, it is nice to box.

George Groves

In any other sport an easier route to the final is your best route - but in this sport it isn't.

George Groves

Once I'm world Champion we can think about what fights are fun rather than fights that need to take place.

George Groves

There are plenty of massive fights out there for me, I know that, but the goals always going to become world champion.

George Groves

It's hard to win people's minds over. The only way to change their minds is to perform.

George Groves

I've been on the other end of sticky decisions, have been the 'B' side, but I never go in there thinking, 'Is this going to go against me?'

George Groves

I know I am more than capable of beating Carl Froch.

George Groves

I'm sure I'm going to have a long and successful career.

George Groves

Carl Froch never really does too well away from home and he is very settled and comfortable in Nottingham.

George Groves

I've good memories of fighting at the Echo Arena. It's been a happy hunting ground for me in the past.

George Groves

You have to ride your luck a bit, you have to take opportunities when they come.

George Groves