Is a Groves vs Degale clash inevitable?

Is a Groves vs Degale clash inevitable at British title level?

I know a lot of people think this clash would only eventually take place if both reach world title level, the anticipation making the fight even more meaningful, but how does Warren keep both fighters apart that long?

I mention Warren in particular as he clearly has more to lose if his fighter were to be defeated, considering the large amounts of money he is rumoured to be paying Degale.

Groves already has the Commonwealth title and is surely closer to a shot at the British title than Degale. Should Groves add the Lonsdale to his Commonwealth title, I don't see him relinquishing either title in the manner in which a couple of recent Commonwealth champs have done so to enable a stable mate to win a vacant title.

So what title will Degale fight for in the next 1-2 years?
Will Warren have him fight for a series of intercontinental/international titles?

Would Degale be happy fighting for these lesser second tier titles that have no real meaning? They may inflate his world ranking, but I don't see them satiating his ego.

In a recent interview Degale claimed: 'I'm obviously looking forward to it (fighting for the WBA Inter-Continental title) but I believe it is just a stepping stone because my real aim is to be British champion by the end of the year.'

So he clearly wants to fight for legitimate, genuine titles. But for some reason I just can't see this fight happening in the immediate future. Probably because so many of these touted domestic clashes have failed to materialise recently.

And on a side note where does Tony Jeffries fit in to the British smw picture?

Maloney has a really hard job on his hands bringing Jeffries on. He's obviously a moneymaker and I think Maloney will try to bring him on much slower than the other two to see how the division unfolds. Maybe have him fight for area and then English titles before making a move. Not even a move up to light heavy would really make things any easier for him, because as we all know Bellew awaits, and is next in line for a British title shot.

 

If Groves is the British/Commonwealth champ how does Warren achieve this without Degale losing face?
When the Khan Thaxton/Murray never materialised Khan was the Commonwealth champ. He had a 'legitimate title'. If Degale fights exclusively for intercontinental/international titles he won't be able to headline shows (unless Sky make a special exception which I suppose is possible).

 

I'm aware that they aren't stable mates; I referred to Cleverly relinquishing his commonwealth title because it was one way in which Warren managed to prevent a domestic showdown between two of his up and coming fighters. Since Groves is not his fighter there is no chance of this happening. I couldn't see Groves excepting step aside money even if he was a Warren fighter.
As regards getting Degale a 'cheap world title', Degale is a long, long way of that level. Even WBO level. I don't see what Warren will do for him in the short term other than have him unify those crummy intercontinental titles.

 

As I said before though: what titles is Degale going to fight for if not the British or Commonwealth?
Edit: I forgot to mention that Cook & Arthur both won British/Commonwealth/European titles. Mitchell won British & Commonwealth titles aswell as a host of shitty intercontinental titles. They all won legit titles.