GEORGE GROVES RUMORS

Proving to be a bright bloke, George Groves admits Andre Ward would knock him onto Queer Street

Commonwealth titleholder George Groves believes the only prizefighter he couldn’t currently overcome is The Ring, WBA, WBC and super middleweight champ Andre Ward. The 25-year-old Groves (18-0, 14 KOs), who has fought a collection of tomato cans, most recently defeated Syrian Baker Barakat by a second round TKO on March 23. “The only person he says he can’t beat yet is Andre...
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April 04, 2013  |  Discuss

George Groves in action Saturday on Abraham-Stieglitz undercard

George Groves will fight on Team Sauerland's big show in Magdeburg, Germany on Saturday. The unbeaten 24-year-old (17-0, 13 KOs) will take on Baker Barakat (37-13-4, 25 KOs) in an eight-rounder. “We are delighted to have added another highly-talented super-middleweight to the card,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said. “He will impress the crowd with his exciting style, which...
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March 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Harlem Shake boxing edition led by David Haye, George Groves & Anthony Joshua

Final we have some Harlem Shake action in the world of the Sweet Science. Here, the British boxing scene led by David Haye performs their own version of the Harlem Shake, with George Groves, Anthony Joshua, trainer Adam Booth and others in the gym along for the ride. Take a look below. David Haye AKA The Hayemaker took time out so spend some time with his team and as always on...
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March 02, 2013  |  Discuss

What’s next for George Groves?

Potential Opponents for George Groves to Fight Next Like many upcoming British fighters, George Groves has in some ways become a victim of his own success. After clinching a domestic grudge match victory over James Degale, most of the post-fight hype has fizzled out.  The problem is that he has not been put in front of world class opponents, which would keep the momentum from...
Via Pro Boxing Fans Verified_ybn
September 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Undercard Results from Guerrero-Aydin

In making his American debut, highly touted super middleweight contender George Groves showed an ability to give an entertaining fight, as he Francisco Sierra via. Both fighters landed their share of solid power punches in the 1st, with Groves showing a bit more in terms of boxing ability. Groves began to work in some good combinations in the 2nd, landing a variety of uppercuts...
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July 28, 2012  |  Discuss

Groves out of title fight due to injury

British challenger George Groves has pulled out of a super middleweight title bout against WBO champion Robert Stieglitz of Germany next month because of an undisclosed injury. Groves said Monday in a statement that he was hurt while training in northern Cyprus ahead of the May 5 bout in Erfurt, Germany. He says he ''soon realized I wouldn't be able to perform the training...
Via AP on Fox
April 16, 2012  |  Discuss

Groves gets WBO title shot vs. Stieglitz

Young gun Englishman George Groves gets an early and surprise chance at a world title when he challenges Robert Stieglitz for the German's WBO super middleweight title on May 5. The 24-year-old Groves pulled out of a March rematch with Scotsman Kenny Anderson citing back problems, but the rumor mill has been rumbling ever since, suggesting the Stieglitz match was in the works...
Via Fox Sports
April 04, 2012  |  Discuss

British champ had life threatened?

British boxing champion George Groves was living in fear after gangsters threatened to kill him in a live TV fight. Police warned Groves, 23, and his fiancee, Sophie, following a tip-off he would be gunned down in the ring. The British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champ canceled Friday's televised clash with Scottish fighter Kenny Anderson at London's Wembley Arena...
Via Fox Sports
March 15, 2012  |  Discuss

George Groves Video Interview: Talks Rematch Against Kenny Anderson

On March 16th, undefeated George Groves is back in action, as he'll have a rematch against Kenny Anderson and attempt to defend his British super middleweight title. The fight will be held at Wembley Arena. Right here, you can watch a special video interview with George Groves, as he discusses his upcoming fight, what happened in the first match and more. When they met at the...
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January 27, 2012  |  Discuss

Groves to defend Brit belt vs. Anderson

Young gun George Groves puts his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles on the line when he accepts the challenge of Kenny Anderson at the Wembley Arena in London on March 16. The fight will attract a fair amount of attention in the UK as a reprise of their first fight in 2010 when Groves out-muscled the Scot after six thrilling rounds, but not before Anderson had dropped...
Via Fox Sports
January 13, 2012  |  Discuss
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