Is it me or did Groves look drained?

I was a little surprised he was only 166.

 

no big deal. Hes probably enjoying a nice meal now, washing it back with some isotonic drink.

People make too much of an issue of being "drained", he looked fine and looked healthy.

Look at old pics of Ricky Hatton on the scales at 140...the guy looked skeletal but next night looked fine.

These guys all have pro nutritionists, and in worse case scenrio, hook themselves up to IV drips off stage, and rehydrate right back up.

 

I was surprised how Light he was but personally I think he's a great build

IMO perfect height and build for SMW...Stalky, compact, bulky and powerful

He's a tank

 

Froch has been on weight for ages, that's why some people think he has over trained.
Groves has been at 172 lbs for the last 2 weeks, so it's not as if he had to drop a lot of weight this morning.

 

Froch is always on the weight, his out of seasons weight ain't much over 168, as soon as he starts training he automatically comes down to around 168...

it ain't no problem

 

I can never tell if a guy "looks drained" but I have noticed that most of the time when people make these kinds of observations on boxing forums etc, it turns out to be bullsh#t and the guy shows no signs of being drained in the ring.

I think half the time when people say someone "looks drained" it's wishful thinking or getting the excuses ready.

 

He is basically the same weight he was in their first fight. I don't see what the big deal is.

 

Because you're ******ed?

 

I think if he was drained he would have barely made weight and just snuck under. His weight actually indicates, to me, that he's in top form. He looks ripped and significantly bigger than froch.

 

Groves coming in at 166 lets me know he's better conditioned and will be faster this fight, Froch was the one drinking lots of Water.

 

I think he's been working on endurance more than power. He plans to box and move this time around

 

they both look prime. It will be interesting to see Groves tactic - rush Froch early and try and get him out of there or box him down and stop him late. Froch only has one way of fighting but I think Groves is more flexible in that regard, which is why this match is intriguing and huge.

 

He was 165 for first fight I do believe???