Carl Froch says he’d come back to fight WBSS winner, Groves or Smith

03/26/201803/25/2018 James Slater

He’s been retired for four years yet former super-middleweight king Carl Froch still harbors ideas of fighting … continue

George Groves says he will have “minor shoulder op” today, will ask for WBSS final to be delayed until July

02/26/2018 James Slater

WBA super-middleweight ruler George Groves has provided an update on the status of his injured left shoulder. … continue

George Groves adamant he WILL fight in the WBSS final: If the date has to be moved, so be it

02/19/201802/19/2018 James Slater

As fans are aware, WBA super-middleweight king George Groves suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the 12th and final round of his otherwise dominant decision win over Chris Eubank Junior, the injury being one Groves has said is “probably one of the most painful I’ve ever had.” Now, with the final of the WBSS Groves fast approaching (June 2), there is concern over whether or not Groves will be fit and ready to be able to face either Callum Smith or Jurgen Brahmer (who meet in the last semifinal this Saturday night).

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What next for George Groves, Chris Eubank Jr?

02/18/201802/18/2018 James Slater

So, was Chris Eubank Junior mostly hype all along? To paraphrase Eubank Jr. himself, maybe. This is the answer Eubank Jr. gave last night when asked if he’d underestimated his conqueror George Groves. Groves, as he had predicted months ahead of time, was too big, too strong, too experienced and too good for his vocal challenger.

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George Groves defeats Chris Eubank Jr. – Results

02/18/201802/18/2018 World Boxing Super Series

George Groves retained his WBA World title and earned a unanimous points verdict to move into the final of the inaugural super middleweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series.

The judges scored it 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 all in favor ‘The Saint’.

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Results: Groves schools Eubank Jr.

02/17/201802/17/2018 Jeff Sorby

In a one-sided fight, WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) totally out-boxed a very limited challenger Chris Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 KOs) in beating him by a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series on Saturday night at the Manchester, England.

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Groves Vs. Eubank Jnr: Who wins?

02/17/2018 James Slater

Everyone has an opinion on what will go down in Manchester tonight as seemingly bitter British super-middleweight rivals George Groves and Chris Eubank Junior collide. The fight, one that will contest the WBA crown (currently held by Groves) as well as a place in the final of the superb World Boxing Super Series, has captured the thoughts of the entire British nation – and this match-up has also served to intrigue fight fans the world over.

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Chris Eubank Jnr says he’s “willing to die in the ring to win,” says George Groves “is not”

02/17/2018 James Slater

There really does seem to be some genuine bad blood in the air as we approach tonight’s big (very big in the UK; tonight’s fight having genuine crossover appeal, with people in the street talking about Groves and Eubank) super-middleweight showdown between George Groves and Chris Eubank Junior.

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Groves and Eubank Jr. Top Marquee in Manchester

02/17/201802/17/2018 Chris Carlson

This Saturday night, live from the Manchester Arena George Groves meets Chris Eubank Jr. in a highly-anticipated bout. Will athleticism and work rate do the trick for Eubank Jr.? Or will experience and skill secure a victory for Groves?

The World Boxing Super Series has provided a much needed boost to the early months of the boxing year. Usually it takes a while for the sport to build steam into the spring and summer months. Not the case thanks to back to back WBSS weekends featuring entertaining and competitive fights in Usyk/Briedis and Gassiev/Dorticos.

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Could George Groves have beaten Chris Eubank Senior?

02/16/2018 James Slater

It’s far from certain that George Groves will defeat Chris Eubank Junior in tomorrow night’s fascinating, 50/50 showdown that will see the winner both emerge as the WBA 168 pound champion (Groves currently the holder of the belt) and as a finalist in the WBSS tournament. Fans, here in the UK especially, are about as split down the middles as could be imagined; with any good case for a Groves win being matched by an equally good and convincing argument that Eubank Jr. will get the win.

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