The George Groves appreciation thread.

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Scissors, Sep 29, 2018.

  1. CathyBarry

    CathyBarry Active Member Full Member

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    Looking back at the Badou jack fight he done really well coming back from the knockdown and having a close fight, especially with what jack has done since. Also wouldn't surprise if Badou is on the juice.

    Humbled eubanks and froch after froch was always talking about how eubank jr could fight like **** etc. You knew Froch really thought Groves would lose.
     
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  2. superstarstu

    superstarstu Member banned Full Member

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    Don't think George had the chin heart or the ability to stay switched on for 12 rounds , he should have beaten Froch on both occasions comfortably he was by far the better boxer on both occurred
     
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  3. rayrobinson

    rayrobinson Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hi style is made for speed and he has really slowed since 2013.

    Hang em up.

    Good career. Good money.
     
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  4. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    I agree that Groves wins. However, I think DeGale would rather face Groves than young English Eubank.
     
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  5. Scissors

    Scissors Posts are sponsored by Matchroom Full Member

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    I think the Degale v Eubank fight is already done to be honest! I think Jr destroys the Degale that fought Truax. Lazy, lethargic, no power. He would be tailor made for the CrossFit champ.
     
  6. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    DeGale must know deep within himself that young English is gonna slice n' dice him. I think he'd rather lose to Groves despite their history than young Christopher. The Eubank's just know how to aggravate people.
     
  7. Double J

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    Think Degale Eubank is done. Just a case of what channel and who's willing to pay them.
     
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  8. hitandhope

    hitandhope Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Well if he isn’t he definitely has magic stamina.

    Didn’t the US journalists at ringside have Groves winning that fight?
     
  9. Scissors

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    Enjoy your retirement pal. It’s been a pleasure.

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  10. Deels

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    V classy statement. I wish him all the best in retirement
     
  11. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good decision. I think it’s probably partly due to him being badly affected by the sad injuries to Gutknecht
    as well. I wish the saint a happy retirement after a great career.
     
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  12. pow

    pow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    George was lucky enough to have made enough money in order to retire comfortably without boxing on. He is probably spot on with this call. Great fighter and have enjoyed watching him mature through his career he even won me over as a fan post Froch 2.
     
  13. Snowy1989

    Snowy1989 Active Member Full Member

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    Hope he enjoys his retirement- he's provided some brilliant nights and a true fighting man.
     
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  14. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Got his world title, became Ring Magazine champ, huge stadium fight that engrossed the nation, retires with a win over the man who "haunted" him, for want of a better word, during his amateur days, humbled Eubank and finished the hype, WBSS finalist, showed his great character to keep coming from world title setbacks...great career, hope he enjoys the fruits of his labour
     
  15. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    Wish him the best. Won me over as a fan over the years
     
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