By Scott Gilfoid: George Groves will reportedly be defending his WBA 168 pound title against Chris Eubank Jr. on February 17 at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. This is a semifinal match for the two fighters in the World Boxing Super Series.
WBA super champion George Groves defeated fellow countryman Jamie Cox in the Ali Trophy quarter-final with a fourth-round knockout and paved the way for a British superfight semi-final with Chris Eubank Jr.
“We have an opportunity to put on a mega fight. I can’t wait, it’s going to be epic!” said Eubank Jr. after facing off with Groves.
Groves ended Cox’s unbeaten record Saturday night as he delivered a stunning right hook body shot to floor Cox.
By Scott Gilfoid: As expected, WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) made easy work of challenger Jamie Cox (24-1, 13 KOs) in blasting him out in 4 rounds on Saturday night. The big win for Groves puts him in the semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series tourney against IBO 168lb champion belt holder Chris Eubank Jr. for early next year.
By Jeff Aranow: In a surprisingly competitive fight, George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) destroyed #9 WBA Jamie Cox (24-1, 13 KOs) in the 4th round with vicious right hand body shot to retain his WBA Super World super middleweight title in the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament at The SSE Wembley Arena in London, UK.
By Scott Gilfoid: WBA Super World super middleweight champion George Groves (26-3, 19 KOs) fights undefeated Jamie Cox (24-0, 13 KOs) tonight in the World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament quarterfinals fight at the SSE Wembley Arena in London, England.
By Scott Gilfoid: George Groves and Jamie Cox both weighed in successfully on Friday for their fight this Saturday night in the World Boing Super Series tournament at the SSE Arena in London, England.
WBA Super World Super Middleweight champion George Groves (75,8 kg) (26-3, 19 KOs) and Jamie Cox (76,1 kg) (24-0,13 KOs) are ready for Saturday’s Ali Trophy quarter-final clash at The SSE Arena, Wembley in London.
By Gavin Howie: Chris Eubank Jr. has been making some bold claims regarding sparring between himself, and George Groves a few years back. Eubank Jr. says he “dominated 90 percent of the rounds we boxed”, and also states he has actual footage of the sparring sessions. This may be the truth in what he says, but as I have not seen this footage, I can’t comment.
By Jim Dower: Jamie Cox (24-0, 13 KOs) might be little more than a handpicked fringe contender at super middleweight, but he feels he has what it takes to beat WBA 168 lb. champion George Groves (26-3, 19 KOs) this Saturday night on October 14 in their World Boxing Super Series tournament clash at the Wembley Arena in London, England.
By Jeff Aranow: George Groves (26-3, 19 KOs) wants to leave no doubt on Saturday night in his fight against unbeaten Jamie Cox (24-0, 13 KOs) in the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Super Series tournament [WBSS] at Wembley Arena in London, UK. Groves, 29, has to win and win impressively to prove to the world that he deserves to be viewed as the No.1 fighter in the WBSS.