George Groves vs Callum Smith this friday

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Who will it be?

Poll closed Sep 28, 2018.
  1. Groves

    21 vote(s)
    80.8%
  2. Smith

    5 vote(s)
    19.2%
  1. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Final of the WBSS, with the winner leaving with the WBA Super, WBC Diamond, Ring Magazine and Muhammad Ali Trophy.

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    Who will win?
     
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  2. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    i am backing Smiffy since 2G gets battered by hard northerners usually, but this northerner isnt all that, so i think the G takes it.

    Still not gonna call him Saint George though, stupid name. Like King Khan and Prince Naz.
     
  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Groves jabs him silly and stops him in 10.
     
  4. Big Ukrainian

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    CW tournament was 1000 times better and more entertaining, more quality, more skills. SMW is weak division.
     
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  5. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    I've always said Groves would win this match up, but I don't say it with the greatest of conviction. The shoulder injury is at the back of my mind.
     
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  6. yeyo monster

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    I hope Groves wins!
     
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  7. Holler

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    Yes for me too. Groves should win. He's been the better guy in the past. Two provisos, the shoulder injury, how complete is his recovery? Also, there's just a hint of weariness about George. He's been in several wars and I think he's seeing the end of the road now. Maybe if Smith can take him into the later rounds the miles on the clock may catch up with him.
     
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    I honestly forgot about WBSS super middle.
     
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    Groves, it starts at noon Central time in the US on DAZN, I'm ready.
     
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    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    That's a very valid point and could be a factor. Boxers always say after shoulder injury: 'it's as strong as ever'.

    It rarely is...
     
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    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    The odd thing about Groves considering he's a highly trained athlete is, for the past few years at least, he always looks unhealthy. He's easily good enough to win this but he peaked in the 1st Froch fight and has slowly declined ever since...
     
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    If the injury is behind him, then Groves boxed smith to a comfortable UD.
     
  13. Birmingham

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    What a fine fighter GG turned out to be. I think or feel with the right mentality the torch would've been passed when him and Froch fought..Still think he should've won that, or had the skills too
     
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    True. Maybe he doesnt get the balance right in camp, because he's an excellent boxer.

    Yes. Although Smith isn't like Eubank JR with obvious flaws to be exploited. He should give Groves a proper test.
     
  15. Birmingham

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    Agreed, but become wiser too imo, like the sly old fox !
     
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