EPISODE · Jan 9, 2024 · 1H 47M
From Knockdowns to World Champion: The George Groves Story
from Getting Back Up · host Anthony Ogogo
In this episode, Anthony interviews George Groves, a former boxing champion. Groves shares his journey of overcoming adversity and never giving up, ultimately winning a world title. They discuss the importance of getting back up after being knocked down and the determination required to succeed in boxing. Groves provides insight into his career and his mindset throughout his journey. Listeners will be inspired by Groves' story of resilience and triumph in the face of challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS George Groves had unwavering self-belief throughout his career, always believing in his abilities and fighting for himself. He faced adversity and tough times, including a broken jaw and a fallout with his trainer, but he never gave up and continued to push forward. Groves visualized his fights and had a clear plan and strategy in mind, even in the midst of the action. He had a strong work ethic and dedicated himself to his training, always striving to be the best and achieve his goals. Groves reflected on the controversial stoppage in his world title fight against Carl Froch, acknowledging that it could have changed the trajectory of his career, but he is content with how things turned out. BEST MOMENTS "I always knew I was going to be good. Fearless, I was always fearless. Unwavering self-belief." "Hard work and ambition, really. You aspire to be the greatest of all time. That was my dream, to be the greatest fighter of all time." "I had a broken jaw, but I've got the win. And I was just like, this is it. This is me. I'd much rather be me right now with a broken jaw." "It's not about the equipment. It's about how much you want it and what you're prepared to do to become the best." "I'm fully content and happy to win this fight on points." HOST BIO Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness. Instagram - @anthonyogogo
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In this episode, Anthony interviews George Groves, a former boxing champion. Groves shares his journey of overcoming adversity and never giving up, ultimately winning a world title. They discuss the importance of getting back up after being knocked down and the determination required to succeed in boxing. Groves provides insight into his career and his mindset throughout his journey. Listeners will be inspired by Groves' story of resilience and triumph in the face of challenges. KEY TAKEAWAYS George Groves had unwavering self-belief throughout his career, always believing in his abilities and fighting for himself. He faced adversity and tough times, including a broken jaw and a fallout with his trainer, but he never gave up and continued to push forward. Groves visualized his fights and had a clear plan and strategy in mind, even in the midst of the action. He had a strong work ethic and dedicated himself to his training, always striving to be the best and achieve his goals. Groves reflected on the controversial stoppage in his world title fight against Carl Froch, acknowledging that it could have changed the trajectory of his career, but he is content with how things turned out. BEST MOMENTS "I always knew I was going to be good. Fearless, I was always fearless. Unwavering self-belief." "Hard work and ambition, really. You aspire to be the greatest of all time. That was my dream, to be the greatest fighter of all time." "I had a broken jaw, but I've got the win. And I was just like, this is it. This is me. I'd much rather be me right now with a broken jaw." "It's not about the equipment. It's about how much you want it and what you're prepared to do to become the best." "I'm fully content and happy to win this fight on points." HOST BIO Olympic medal-winning boxer, Anthony Ogogo, teetered on the brink of a world title before a career-ending eye injury left him mostly blind in one eye. Battling years of depression, he reinvented himself as a professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling in America. Anthony holds an impressive record of 10 British boxing titles, in addition to being the junior world and junior Olympic champion. Beyond sports, he's a renowned international motivational speaker, gracing prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street. Anthony's entrepreneurial spirit led him to create Ogogo Fitness, a fitness app. Now, as a podcast host, he shares his incredible journey and the wisdom he's gleaned from life's trials. Join him in exploring the resilience that has defined his life, and the inspirational stories of others who have risen above challenges to find success and happiness. Instagram - @anthonyogogo
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