By Jim Dower: George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) could be replaced by Chris Eubank Jr. for his finals match against Callum Smith in the World Boxing Super Series super middleweight tournament. Groves suffered a dislocated shoulder in his 12 round unanimous win over Eubank Jr. last February in the semifinals of the WBSS tournament.
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).
By Marcus Richardson: British promoter Frank Warren says he’d like to setup a comeback fight for former IBO super middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr. and Tommy Langford and Mark Heffron. Warren figures that both of those guys would beat the 28-year-old Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 KOs), who is coming off of a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision loss to WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) last Saturday night in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
By Scott Gilfoid: Chris Eubank Jr. had a chance to fight IBF/IBO/WBA/WBC middleweight champion Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin (37-0-1, 33 KOs) in 2016, but he failed to sign for the fight in enough time to make the contest happen.
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.
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.
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.
By Scott Gilfoid: Having failed to win the WBA Super World super middleweight title against George Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) last Saturday Chris Eubank Jr. (26-2, 20 KOs) wants a title shot next against IBF World 168 lb. champion Caleb Truax (29-3-2, 18 KOs).
By Marcus Richardson: The injured George Groves is hoping his shoulder problem won’t keep him from taking part in the June 2nd finals of the World Boxing Super Series following his 12 round unanimous decision win over Chris Eubank Jr. last Saturday night. Groves (28-3, 20 KOs) dislocated his left shoulder in the 12th round against Eubank Jr., and he then bravely endured the pain for the final 2 minutes of action.
By Scott Gilfoid: Chris Eubank Jr. is targeting former IBF super middleweight champion James ‘Chunky’ DeGale for a possible opponent for his next fight following his embarrassingly substandard performance in losing a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision to WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves last Saturday night in the World Boxing Super Series semifinals at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.