The High Performance Podcast George Groves: Down but not out, how I became a world champion at the fourth attempt
Jun 23, 2023
George Groves, a former professional boxer and WBA Super-Middleweight champion, shares his compelling journey to championship glory after four tough attempts. He emphasizes resilience, self-belief, and the importance of support networks in high-performance settings. Groves opens up about the hardships of his career, detailing how pivotal defeats shaped him. He discusses the blend of individuality and teamwork in boxing, and the seven essential traits necessary for achieving success, including perseverance and accountability. His story is a powerful reminder to never give up.
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Broken Jaw, Unbroken Spirit
- During his fourth world title attempt, George Groves broke his jaw in the third round.
- Despite this, he persevered, winning by TKO in the sixth round.
Gutknecht Incident
- In a previous fight, Groves' opponent, Eddie Gutknecht, collapsed post-fight due to a brain injury.
- This incident significantly impacted Groves, softening his 'killer instinct' and making him question the sport.
Loss of Killer Instinct
- Groves reflects that inflicting serious injury on an opponent can rob a fighter of their killer instinct.
- This loss of ruthlessness can be a difficult hurdle to overcome.
