Eubank Jr may be set to replace Groves in the WBSS final

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  1. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    Looks certain that Groves is set to be replaced because the WBSS board is refusing to budge on the date.

    For the record I am strongly opposed to it but if it happens I’m backing my guy Young Christopher to make mincemeat out of Smith.
     
  2. Dirsspaardis

    Dirsspaardis Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Whoa, what a slap would that be for Grooves.
     
  3. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    It wouldn't be right for anybody else to step in really , but the final no longer means anything now if Groves is out.
     
  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    If that happens that would certainly make the SMW final a joke.
    Big dropoff in quality at least, but the guy that was schooled in his last fight having a chance to win the whole thing really devaluates the tourney.
     
  5. Son Peyote

    Son Peyote ★★★★★★★★ Full Member

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    An absolute mockery of the entire tournament.

    WTF's the point of the bracket if winners don't proceed lmao
     
  6. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm boycotting it if this happens
     
  7. Sugar-Ray-Robinson

    Sugar-Ray-Robinson New Member Full Member

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    That's plain wrong, i won't watch it for the respect of George if he's not in the final.
     
  8. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If this is true, then it would absolutely ruin the entire WBSS 2018.

    Eubank Jr was absolutely BTFO by Groves. Only his youth and lack of miles on the clock stopped him from getting stopped.

    So this is a call out the Kalle the Coke Meister. Make it happen. We need to see Groves in the final.

    If Groves is being pulled out due to an injury, which can be the only reason I would accept, then it needs to be a world class replacement. Eubank Jr has been exposed twice by BJS and Groves as not being world class and very basic.
     
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  9. Daddy

    Daddy Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah, Jr should not be "automatically" in the final. Make a Loser's bracket. Have them all tourney it out, then face Smith. Would be less of a mockery at least.
     
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  10. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Might not be a bad thing for Groves. WBSS would be rendered worthless while he could set up a decent money unification with Degale who he'd almost certainly beat.

    I agree Jnr would have a good chance against Smith. Neither fighter has any variety and Jnr has the engine to wear out Smith.
     
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  11. uppercut_to_the_body

    uppercut_to_the_body Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Would that mean there wouldn't even be a belt on the line in the final :lol:
     
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  12. Kapparino

    Kapparino EDDIE HEARN PROTECTION UNIT Full Member

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    Jr by Brutal KO
     
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  13. james5000

    james5000 2010's poster of the decade Full Member

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    Callum Smith is just too big, not surprised Groves is bitching out because Smith was a certainty to chin him!

    I actually feel sorry for Smith, when the heck is he going to get his shot?

    Jr is just too small for Smith, ffs Smith is bigger than Tony Bellew !!!
     
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  14. rorschach51

    rorschach51 A Legend & A Gentleman Full Member

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    Complete bull****, the alternates should only be for first and second rounds. Groves earned the big payday that winning the whole thing is suppose to offer, complete bs if the guy he just beat convincingly gets the shot at that money. IMO they would be stupid to replace the finals participants, as it would likely detour other big names from entering this competition. Injuries happen, but if you make the championship round the dates should be pushed back until all fighters can go. They can't be replacing the finalists.
     
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  15. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Bring in Uzcategui and let him destroy the can Smith who is overrated af
     
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