Will Jamie Cox be out of his depth when he faces George Groves

Yeah, its when hes talking or interviewed. He just seems to take a little too long to reply and he kind of stares..Like hes on meds or zoned out. I know he's not, but it resembles someone slightly sedated !

 

He’s just mellowed out. I remember a few months ago he was a guest on the toe to toe podcast. He was talking about how he used to take himself too seriously. Becoming a dad would have also changed him a bit too. I would say in terms of faculties he is all there, he just doesn’t act up anymore.

 

Cox is overrated, bla bla bla. 'he is special', bla bla bla. Groves KOs him, simple as.

 

Don't know if it's because groves has trimmed his beard but he looks much slimmer in the face and not as round as he has done before

 

I think Cox is going to try and rough him up in the early rounds, attempt to get in on inside, land body shots and probably try & stick his head in too. He’s not fought at Groves’ level before though, and I think Groves is going to keep landing those punishing jabs and backhands. Groves wants to really sell that Eubank fight, it could be massive. The way to do that is make a big statement against Cox.

 

Cox looks tiny compared to Groves who will be a lot heavier tomorrow.

 

Cox is a big Middleweight, Groves is a big Super Middleweight.

I honestly believe Groves gives him a real beating.

Cox might have a punchers chance, a lot of people involved in boxing rate him highly, personally I don't see the fuss but some people I know who are really good judges have told me they wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if Cox wins.

 

I'm expecting the unexpected.

Smith was meant to run through Skogland and won a coin toss decision.
Yildirim was supposed to be a killer who'd give Eubank all he could handle - got absolutely wrecked.
Dorticos clowned Kudryashov...

...that's half of the fights in the tourney that've played out unexpectedly so far. Not shockingly so, but they haven't followed the script.

Groves has shown frailty throughout his career. It's just part and parcel of what you get with him. If he was as solid as a truck he'd be a monster.

Before the tourney kicked off I probably would've expected that if a dramatic upset were to happen, this fight would be a prime candidate. Going by how things are playing out that probably means Groves will spark him, hitch free.

 

Agree mate - Cox is getting knocked out tonight

 

Is Cox really a big puncher? I've seen nothing that makes me think he'll pose any threat to Groves whatsoever. I wouldn't be surprised to see him sparked out within 3.

 

At weigh in thought groves looked bit drained but by tonight he prob be about a stone heavier cox he looks bigger guy and opposition he has faced compared cox all in his favour. All about levels groves in 8

 

cox is a very cocky man, and hes getting bashed up, hes also small!

 

Apparently he's knocked out a bunch of current world champions in training, including Badou Jack. The people who have witnessed and sparred him call him a puncher, but everyone's scratching their heads a little as to why they haven't seen that in front of the camera.

Tonight is the acid test. If Cox is as durable and can punch like they say then this isn't going to be the walk in the park most people think.

 

It is a weird one, isn't it? He's looked mediocre throughout his career and certainly not a 'big' puncher, yet all of these stories are coming out. Perhaps the extra weight in the sparring gloves assists him massively. I honestly think Groves will batter him.