By Tim Royner: There are rumors that George Groves will be replaced by Chris Eubank Jr. for the finals of the World Boxing Super Series super middleweight tournament against Callum Smith. This rumor hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s possible that Wednesday’s announcement for the WBSS could include the replacement of WBA Super World 168 lb. champion Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) with Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 KOs) for the WBSS finals match against the unbeaten Callum Smith (24-0, 17 KOs).
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Interview – Germaine Brown
By Oliver McManus: When you’re an explosive 23 year old super middleweight, sparring with world champions before you’ve even made your debut, there will ALWAYS be hype surrounding you.
It’s no different for Germaine Brown, the former Boxing Alliance England finalist, who has adjusted to life in the pro ranks with the same level of confidence that saw him on his way to such a successful amateur career despite not getting started in the sport until the tender age of 16.
Groves having shoulder surgery, wants Smith fight delayed until July
By Marcus Richardson: George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) will be having shoulder surgery on Monday to repair his injured left shoulder, and he says he’ll be asking the World Boxing Super Series organizers to delay his finals fight against Callum Smith 1 month until July.
Callum Smith: I’m looking forward to George Groves fight
By Jim Dower: Callum Smith had to go the 12 round distance to beat substitute opponent Nieky Holzken tonight in winning a 12 round unanimous decision to make it to the finals of the World Boxing Super Series against No.1 seed George Groves.
Saunders: Eubank Jr. will never improve as a fighter
By Tim Royner: WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has some harsh things to say about Chris Eubank Jr. following his one-sided loss to WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves last Saturday night in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament in Manchester, England.
George Groves wants WBSS tournament finals delayed until he heals
By Tim Royner: George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) is hoping the World Boxing Supper Series (WBSS) tournament organizers will agree to delay the tournament finals on June 2 until his injured left shoulder is fully healed for him to participate.
Warren wants George Groves vs. Billy Joe Saunders fight
By Tim Royner: Billy Joe Saunders and his promoter Frank Warren are interested in putting together a fight against WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves if he’s unable to fight in the finals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament on June 2.
Groves: Eubank Jr. is never going further
By Scott Gilfoid: George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) feels like he’s finished Chris Eubank Jr. as a major player in the sport after exposing his lack of boxing skills last Saturday night in defeating him by an easy 12 round decision in the World Super Series semifinals in Manchester.
Sauerland says Groves could be replaced in WBSS tournament if out for months
By Tim Royner: Sauerland says Groves could be replaced in WBSS tournament if out for months
Promoter Kalle Sauerland says George Groves could potentially be replaced in the World Boxing Super Series tournament finals on June 2 if his left shoulder injury requires for him to be out for months.