Full Kenny Anderson v George Groves Press Confrence!

He tried to trade with Anderson and showed that wasn't a smart idea. If he fights like he did against Degale he wins UD.

 

So, now Anderson has become The Terminator? Jesus...

He didn't get stopped because he hadn't trained, he got stopped because Groves smashed his midsection in. That's all there is to it. What's Kenny going to do better when Groves doesn't give him those opportunities again?

 

He could well do a part in it i must say he looks like a guy who'd do well as a bad guy in a movie.

 

I just rewatched the fight and there seems to be some selective editing of the fight going on.

In the first two rounds, Anderson is stalking but not landing very much. Groves is generally moving out of range and doing the flashier work. 2-0 to Groves

In the third, Groves makes a very silly mistake and lies on the ropes which swinging wild punches. Anderson, who punches in very tight bunches, catches him and Groves tries to trade. That's why he gets put down. even on the cards.

In the fourth though, Anderson seems to be the one who's gotten over-excited because he throws five and six punch bursts that just don't land. In between, Groves is getting clubbing shots around the guard and starting to take the older man's body. Even round.

In the fifth though, Groves is basically making Kenny wear himself out. He's throwing and missing, getting hit in return and Groves isn't sitting on the ropes so much. Now the younger man is hurting the Scot and getting him to back off.

In the sixth, Groves does sit on the ropes and gets clipped, but he spots that Anderson moves his elbows out of position when he fires in combination, so dig the hooks in. Anderson immediately backs off and Groves starts to break him down. Within a minute it's Anderson on the ropes, getting clipped again and again and clearly unsteady on his feet. Dubious stoppage, but he was getting stopped in the next couple of rounds anyway, IMO.

SO, really Anderson didn't do as well as many make out, they've just been blinded by his one big round.

If anything, that fights shows me that Groves can take this match more comprehensively.

 

No he gassed as he wasnt fully fit. He took the fight at very short notice and had long spells of activity in his career to that point.
Yes the body shots would have had effect, but I still think while both were fresh Anderson was in control.
I fully expect Anderson to be 110% ready this time, and if its not enough hat off to Groves.

What do you mean, when Groves doesnt give his those opportunities? I think Anderson is better than Groves and JDG, but even if not, Groves isnt significantly better, and certainly not good enough to shut Kenny down.
Kenny is stronger than Groves, and can really box. U dont win Commonwealth gold otherwise.
Theres a reason this fight was mandated by the BBBoC before it was made, and team Groves know how risky this is.

 

This is a very good post, Kennys bringing pressure thats 100% certain. Grives didnt look to have a clue what to do when Kenny brought it 1st fight, and DeGale had most success when he pressured Grives rather than try to be RJJ esque. Ur bang on with the fact about the right hand, Kennys best punch, Kenny can punch much harder than Smith or DeGale, is much physically stronger, and I see deep water for Groves again, he swam, just, last time. I think he's sinking this time.
And regarding Kennys press conference antics, I think he knew he had to intimidate Groves, as he needed the job done early as he didnt have 12 rounds in the tank.

 

:rofl:rofl Grives, sorry dunno why but that's cracked me up.

 

Facts are facts - as soon as Groves started landing to the body, Kenny was less effective.

Your second point is bull****. Groves was beating two more proven guys in DeGale and Smith. You may believe Anderson is better than those two, but there's no evidence of it.

Groves could have easily vacated since he already beat him.

 

:deal

 

all the people saying ugly kid is gona win are going to get a BIG shock, kenny will show him up for what he is, a chinny overated little poof, AND THE NEW!!!

 

I hope you are right Box-now,(about the result) however, Groves is the real deal. I think Kenny Anderson could be the new Scotty, but Groves is a tough tough fight. This one has classic written all over it:deal

I wouldnt dare pick a winner to be honest.

 

This.

Something really irritating about Groves, very smug.

 

He was fortunare to get the decision against Degale who started very slow but ended up hurting him.

Anderson would beat Smith.

 

Point 1 - it was a close fight that most felt could have gone either way. DeGale only hurt Groves when he put the head in.

Point 2 - so what?

 

Reply 1 - That simply isn't true

Reply 2 - Groves win over Smith isn't a big deal