Date of Birth: March 26, 1988
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
George Groves is a retired British professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2018. Born in Hammersmith, London, Groves had a successful career in the super-middleweight division. Known for his powerful punches and tactical acumen, he held the WBA (Super) super-middleweight title from 2017 to 2018. Groves first gained national attention with his victories over James DeGale and Glen Johnson. His bouts with Carl Froch, although resulting in losses, are considered some of the most memorable in recent British boxing history. After retiring from the sport, Groves has worked as a boxing analyst and commentator.
5 Interesting Facts about George Groves
1. George Groves was nicknamed “Saint George” during his boxing career.
2. He turned professional in 2008 after a successful amateur career, which included winning the ABA middleweight title twice.
3. Groves knocked out Fedor Chudinov in the sixth round to win the WBA (Super) super-middleweight title in 2017.
4. He fought Carl Froch twice, with the first bout ending controversially and the second ending in a knockout loss at Wembley Stadium.
5. George Groves announced his retirement from boxing on January 28, 2019, at the age of 30.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Groves
1. “I always knew I would be world champion one day, and I achieved it.”
2. “Boxing is a sport where you have to be 100% committed, or you’ll get found out.”
3. “I fought the best and gave it my all; I have no regrets.”
4. “Winning the world title was a dream come true, but the journey was just as important.”
5. “Retirement is just the beginning of a new chapter for me.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth George Groves achieved is estimated to be around $15 million.
Children
George Groves has two children with his wife, Sophie Groves. Their names are not publicly disclosed to maintain their privacy.
Relevant Links
1. [George Groves Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Groves_(boxer
2. [Boxrec Profile](https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/473841
3. [BBC Sport: Retirement Announcement](https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/47029046
5. [George Groves vs Carl Froch 2 Highlights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mJr-LJyyXQ
