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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).