George Groves (20-2, 15 KO’s) will defend the WBC silver super middleweight title on the under card of the rematch between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew November 22nd in Liverpool. He’ll be facing Denis Douglin (17-3, 10 KO’s) of New Jersey, USA. A win would pave the way for a world title bout against Anthony Dirrell; Groves became the number one challenger for Dirrell’s WBC … [Read more...]
The State of Boxing (Euro version)
by Ted Sares Frank Maloney crosses over to the other side. Wlad dominates, but Pulev lurks and Briggs stalks Wlad considers restraining order on Briggs. Joshua rises and send a chill through the division. GGG is—well—GGG Martin Murray will be in Monaco and then maybe in mix to get beaten by GGG Fury wears a mask while Chisora behaves Solis eats, while Thompson seeks … [Read more...]
James DeGale not “Big Enough” says Carl Froch
Reigning IBF and WBA super middleweight champion Carl Froch (33-2, 24 KO's) has ruled out a contest against WBC Silver title holder James DeGale (19-1, 13 KO's) stating simply, that DeGale just isn't a "big enough name". Froch has been looking to set up a Las Vegas bout against Julio Cesar Jr., and even talked of retirement if that fight can't be made, but word is that the … [Read more...]
George Groves vs Christopher Rebrasse… Return Of The Saint
This Saturday (September 20) George ’The Saint’ Groves (19-2-0, 15 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since his knockout defeat at the hands of IBF and WBA world super middleweight champion Carl Froch, last May, at London’s Wembley Stadium. The loss to Froch was the second defeat in a row for Groves, following a controversial stoppage defeat to ’The Cobra’ in their … [Read more...]
Carl Froch vs George Groves Part 2: The Cobra Bites Back
Carl Froch (33-2, 24koes) retained his WBA and IBF World super-middleweight titles against challenger George Groves (19-2, 15koes) for the second time last night, May 31. Victory came with a spectacular and conclusive finish that left no room for doubt, or debate, unlike the controversial finish to their first match last year. Fighting in front of a post WW2 record-breaking … [Read more...]