Froch v Groves

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  1. Mufc30

    Mufc30 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It wont let me link to it but on the BBC website there is an interview with Froch in which he states its most likely next year. I thought people were aware of this but obviously not. This means Grove might have 1 or 2 fights prior but they wont be against top contenders so he doent risk his mandatory position.

    Shame really as they are the fights he needs prior to Froch
     
    Mufc30, Jul 10, 2013
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  2. mrbassie

    mrbassie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why does everybody suddenly think Groves is the reincarnation of Joe Louis, because he stopped Smith?
    He can punch but I doubt he'd be the hardest puncher Froch has faced. At this stage of Groves' career/development he's essentially a poor man's Bute.
     
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  3. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Groves and Bute have very little in common stylistically IMO
     
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  4. JonStevo10

    JonStevo10 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree this isn't a PPV fight however I thought Kessler was worthy of it. It also didn't disappoint either for £15.
     
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Next to nothing.
     
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  6. REEVO

    REEVO Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol: This made me laugh.
     
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  7. mrbassie

    mrbassie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They're both fast punchers with **** chins.
     
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  8. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Very in-depth analysis there.

    Bute & Groves are very different
     
    Furey, Jul 10, 2013
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  9. TERRYTIBBS

    TERRYTIBBS Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I wouldnt say Groves has a chin like Amir Khan or David Price but history suggests he can go down if he gets caught clean. I would also agree that George rarely commited to any punches in the Degale fight and boxed beautifully on the backfoot to win a hard close one.
    If i was handing Groves i personally would chase a fight with someone like Bika or Steiglitz then maybe defend againts Bute before meeting Froch although a fight with Bute risks a defeat and the possible pounds to be made from the Froch fight.
     
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