By Tony McKenna: It was the night Chris Eubank Jr came of age. In Wembley Arena, on 15th July 2017, Eubank Jr put on a masterclass of boxing. He exhibited the full superfluity of his movements; that ceaseless, undulating flow of hooks and uppercuts, opening up his opponent’s defence like waves cascading across a crumbling sea wall. Easy, nimble on his feet – quick darting feints of the head left him tantalizingly just out of reach, but on those few occasions when his rugged, tank-like opponent was able to land cleanly with a whistling left over the top, Eubank Jr seemed unphased, his smooth chiselled features lighting up momentarily in an amused smile.
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Eubank Jr. says winning WBSS tournament separates him from his father
By Scott Gilfoid: Chris Eubank Jr. is hoping he can beat George Groves this Saturday, and then defeat the winner of the Callum Smith vs. Juergen Braehmer fight to capture the World Boxing Super Series trophy. Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) says that if he wins the WBSS tournament, it’ll separate from his famous father former 2 division world champion Chris Eubank (45-5-2, 23 Kos).
Groves says he’s not shopworn, he’s ready to beat Eubank Jr.
By Marcus Richardson: George Groves (27-3, 2Os) doesn’t agree with Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) and his team’s talk of him having a lot of ring wear on him from some of his hard battles in his 10-year pro career.
Eubank Jr. says he’s ready to “unleash the beast” on Groves
By Marcus Richardson: IBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) is ready to beat WBA Super World 168 lb. champion Saint George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) next Saturday night on February 17 in the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals tournament at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
George Groves versus Chris Eubank Junior – Analysis and Prediction
By Harry Rowland: ‘Saint’ George Groves is up against it when he defends his WBA (Super) Super Middleweight Title, against the dangerous young force that is Chris ‘The Next Generation’ Eubank Jr, at Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, on 17th February.
This bout is the semi-final stage of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) Super Middleweight tournament, which will crown the winner with the Muhammad Ali trophy, from an initial eight world class contestants. A knockout series in which Groves was initially installed the odds on favorite to win. However, after both fighters’ most recent performances the tide has turned and now Eubank is 4-6 favorite to beat Groves.
Groves says Eubank Jr. has “no chance,” he can’t compete
By Marcus Richardson: George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) views Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) as having no chance at all of winning in their fight in 11 days from now in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) super middleweight tournament on February 17 at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez beats Ahmed, wants winner of WBSS tourney
By Dan Ambrose: WBO World super middleweight champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (37-0, 25 KOs) took care of business last Saturday night in stopping challenger Habib Ahmed (25-1-1, 17 KOs) in the 6th round to successfully defend his title.
George Groves: I will knock Eubank Jr. out cold on Feb.17
By Tim Royner: WBA Super World super middleweight champion George ‘Saint George’ Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) is predicting a vicious thrashing of IBO belt holder Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) in their fight next month on February 17 in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series [WBSS] at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
Golovkin could face WBSS winner in UK
By Sean Jones: Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin could go after the winner of the World Boxing Super Series super middleweight tournament, says his promoter Tom Loeffler. Michael Benson is reporting that Loeffler is saying Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) could go after the eventual winner of the WBSS. However, that won’t be until later this year, as the WBSS tournament still needs to be played out before that’ll happen.
Groves vs. Eubank Jr. winner targeted by Gilberto Ramirez
By Dan Ambrose: WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (36-0, 24 KOs) says he’s ready to face the winner of the February 17th fight between WBA 168 lb. champion George Groves and IBO champion Chris Eubank Jr.