Is Groves done ?

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  1. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Is groves finished should he retire? I think he's still at the top level. Didn't he knock callum Smith down twice or something
     
    Dance84, Sep 29, 2018
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  2. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Didn't you see it?
     
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  3. Iain

    Iain Member Full Member

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    No, they were slips
    No, he's not done. He reached the final of the competition and got beat by the better man on the night. Doesn't mean he should retire
     
    Iain, Sep 29, 2018
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  4. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Like Big Shaq says.."ya done now"
     
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  5. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    He's not done, but he should retire.

    Diminishing returns from here on out. Chance of permanent injury etc. Been a great career, lots of memorable moments, been the champ. Why be greedy?
     
    Holler, Sep 30, 2018
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  6. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    I like Groves, but I'll be honest, I didnt like his form or body language in the end of the fight. Time will tell how much it means but it wont surprise me if he doesn't return to form against a top level opponent. Hope Im wrong.

    Imo he should retire. Smart guy, made his money, became world champion, leave the sport with your mind in tact and head held high.
     
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  7. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    Still to watch the fight but that body language has been apparent in the lead up to Eubank fight too. Mentally he's already on the road to retirement.
     
    Holler, Sep 30, 2018
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  8. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How much can he make vs Degale. Seems the logical step.

    No way Degale goes near Smith
     
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  9. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Have some easy wins....retire on a high.
     
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  10. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Damn I wish the internet was around after Lennox Lewis got KTFO by McCall and Rahman, or Wlad got KTFO by Puritty, Brewster and Sanders, they'd have both given up all hope and packed it in, and we wouldn't have to hear all of this, where do Lennox and Wlad rank on ATG lists crap.:lol:
     
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  11. MrTombourineMan

    MrTombourineMan Торрейра хорошо. Full Member

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    No, I had him 5-1 up. His jab is still one of the best in the sport if you ask me and he's still got plenty to give.

    People forget that he's always had a defensive error or two in him, this KO was more indicitave of the flaws in his game than any possible decline.
     
    MrTombourineMan, Sep 30, 2018
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  12. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    fights still to be made.


    Not for me to criticise amn elite level boxer but he seems to use up too much energy in the ring, waving his arms around like a 19th century pugilist on fast forward. Maybe he could start by dumping that rinkydinky SRL trademark hook imitation, it looks more like a Mammia Mia background extra dancer on him.
     
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  13. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    He's not done but if he can't make 168 anymore then it's really bad news for him.
     
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  14. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    I think he should he did a no mas to his corner and stayed down.

    His heart isn’t in it any more.
     
    Mr Icaman, Sep 30, 2018
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  15. Kaan

    Kaan Member Full Member

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    I don't see why he should retire to be honest.

    Can't see the signs where he displays no heart. If this were the case I'd advocate him retiring. But can't see it just yet.
     
    Kaan, Sep 30, 2018
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