George Groves

[SAPFO]

The 'young up and coming lion' that is Callum Smith, is 28, 2 years younger than GG!!

It goes to show you what ring milage actual stands for. GG has really done some milage in his career.

[Steveh583]

Good lad. Leaving at the right time with his health in tact.

Great career he can be proud of.

[KiwiRider]

It's not a surprise. It's sensible.
4 very memorable fights. A long road to a belt. Goals achieved. Fans entertained. Money in the bank.
Well done George, pure class.

[Ruthless-RKO]

"I do remember thinking he started off well and went for it, but then started to fade. But he bit down on his gum-shield and picked the pace up. He took it to Chudinov with a heavy assault of hooks and combinations and got the stoppage. I was happy to stand up and applaud him, he'd won a world title at the fourth attempt. Seeing anyone fulfill their dream is nice, even if they are not your best mate”, Froch said.

"But I won't miss him and I am not sure that British boxing will miss him, these days at least. There was nothing left out there for him."

[jtourettes]

"I do remember thinking he started off well and went for it, but then started to fade. But he bit down on his gum-shield and picked the pace up. He took it to Chudinov with a heavy assault of hooks and combinations and got the stoppage. I was happy to stand up and applaud him, he'd won a world title at the fourth attempt. Seeing anyone fulfill their dream is nice, even if they are not your best mate”, Froch said.

"But I won't miss him and I am not sure that British boxing will miss him, these days at least. There was nothing left out there for him."

He really is a bitter bellend.

[samwbr]

His spikiness is funny.

[handsofstone]

He could carry on at a decent level, I mean Eubank Jr headlines a PPV next month and he was schooled from Groves 2 fights ago but if Groves isn't feeling it then he's made the right choice, i wish him the best ive always been a fan , I remember him turning pro in the setanta days, he always been headstrong and I see him staying away like the likes of Lewis, Calzaghe and Froch

[handsofstone]

Always remember Groves making a great point after the first Froch fight about how Froch's reputation of being a warrior and Groves reputation of being chinny were factors in the stoppage, I think that's defo true in a lot of fights and subconscious decisions from refs in fights at crucial times

Groves always came across as smart cookie

[TheLeprechaun]

There was no coming back from shaking his head and quitting on the canvas. That was sad to see. His heart isnt there like it was for the other big fights in his career. Retirement is a smart choice.

[littlepug]

I also think that the German (?) fella that was injured in their fight may have given George pause for thought, especially with him having a family of his own now, he’ll have few regrets having experienced pretty much all you can as a pro boxer and leaves with his health intact and a good bank balance, wise decision but I will miss him

[littlepug]

There was no coming back from shaking his head and quitting on the canvas. That was sad to see. His heart isnt there like it was for the other big fights in his career. Retirement is a smart choice.

He didn’t quit, that’s not in him, the bodyshot took it all out of him and couldn’t rise, he was shaking his head at his inability to get up

[bigjack]

"I do remember thinking he started off well and went for it, but then started to fade. But he bit down on his gum-shield and picked the pace up. He took it to Chudinov with a heavy assault of hooks and combinations and got the stoppage. I was happy to stand up and applaud him, he'd won a world title at the fourth attempt. Seeing anyone fulfill their dream is nice, even if they are not your best mate”, Froch said.

"But I won't miss him and I am not sure that British boxing will miss him, these days at least. There was nothing left out there for him."

He really is a bitter bellend.

That's just confirmed why i really dislike the cock.

[black panther]

"I do remember thinking he started off well and went for it, but then started to fade. But he bit down on his gum-shield and picked the pace up. He took it to Chudinov with a heavy assault of hooks and combinations and got the stoppage. I was happy to stand up and applaud him, he'd won a world title at the fourth attempt. Seeing anyone fulfill their dream is nice, even if they are not your best mate”, Froch said.

"But I won't miss him and I am not sure that British boxing will miss him, these days at least. There was nothing left out there for him."

He really is a bitter bellend.

That's just confirmed why i really dislike the cock.

Yup you can’t buy class.

[the patriot]

I just read his 5 page retirement letter on his Instagram.. thanked everyone, and I mean everyone..

Apart from Adam Booth???

I know they split before the 1st Froch fight but was there a bad falling out between the pair??

[Ruthless-RKO]

[Ruthless-RKO]

[TheLeprechaun]

There was no coming back from shaking his head and quitting on the canvas. That was sad to see. His heart isnt there like it was for the other big fights in his career. Retirement is a smart choice.

He didn’t quit, that’s not in him, the bodyshot took it all out of him and couldn’t rise, he was shaking his head at his inability to get up

He quit plain as day. Was on his feet as soon as the fight was over. Shaking his head at the corner. If you're creased you don't shake your head to the corner, you cant move/breathe. He wanted out of the fight and didn't have the same heart as he had before. He 100% was a complete warrior in his prime.

[Bigdogsnose]

he's been great value for money his whole career. hope he goes out with no regrets but I've a feeling the Froch fights will always hang over him somewhat.

Be interesting to see what he does next.

[Noxy]

I just read his 5 page retirement letter on his Instagram.. thanked everyone, and I mean everyone..

Apart from Adam Booth???

I know they split before the 1st Froch fight but was there a bad falling out between the pair??

Yeah, I noticed that and all. Who knows what happened.

[Noxy]

he's been great value for money his whole career. hope he goes out with no regrets but I've a feeling the Froch fights will always hang over him somewhat.

Be interesting to see what he does next.

I think history certainly won’t be kind to George as far as those fights go, especially the first one when he gave Carl a proper hiding and still lost. Even the second one was close apart from the end.

[dookus]

I just read his 5 page retirement letter on his Instagram.. thanked everyone, and I mean everyone..

Apart from Adam Booth???

I know they split before the 1st Froch fight but was there a bad falling out between the pair??

Yeah, I noticed that and all. Who knows what happened.

Haye and Fitzpatrick were also notable by their absence (the former moreso)

[TheGman]

"I do remember thinking he started off well and went for it, but then started to fade. But he bit down on his gum-shield and picked the pace up. He took it to Chudinov with a heavy assault of hooks and combinations and got the stoppage. I was happy to stand up and applaud him, he'd won a world title at the fourth attempt. Seeing anyone fulfill their dream is nice, even if they are not your best mate”, Froch said.

"But I won't miss him and I am not sure that British boxing will miss him, these days at least. There was nothing left out there for him."

What a bitter wanker he is. Proves that GG is levels above froch when it comes to being a real gentleman. Froch never wanted a rematch with ward,i remember ward ironing out froch in atlanta,he gave froch a new nose but some knobs you just cant humble.

[Oiky]

I like froch as a fighter and he is a funny man at times but he talks like a fool half the time, doing down groves when he was frit of the ward rematch

[danconnollyeire]

Yep... I agree with Andre. I used to really liked Froch and cheered him massively vs Ward, Kessler, Bute. Nowadays I really really hope he doesn't see a lamppost coming... everyday. If he could smash his head in to a lamppost every day, that'd be just great. Yours, former fanatic fan

[banjo]

Apparently all you have to do is mention Ward to Froch on Twitter and he'll block you.