Glen Johnson

By Scott Gilfoid: After watching Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves’ 12 round decision win over 43-year-old Glen Johnson (51-18-2, 35 KO’s) last night in London, I’m now doubting whether Groves can ever a world title. Groves is simply too wild for his own good and that just won’t do at the world class level. I don’t see him as a top fighter after this fight.

Groves seemed to have the same habit as Amir Khan of just throwing punches blindly in flurries that did little other than hit gloves and leave Groves wide open for counter shots. Groves doesn’t have a lot of power and it looked like he was hoping that the referee would just step in and halt the fight with Johnson still standing on his feet.

By Scott Gilfoid: Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (16-0, 12 KO’s) should forget about trying to fight for a world title in 2013, because the way he looked tonight in defeating 43-year-old Glen Johnson (51-18-2, 35 KO’s) by a 12 round decision showed me that Groves isn’t ready for the likes of champions Arthur Abraham, Mikkel Kessler, Andre Ward and Carl Froch.

By Mark Havey: Tonight the young commonwealth super middleweight champion, George Groves, proved just how talented he is. His speed and power were just too much. His chin was impressive after he practically invited Johnson to hit it on a few occasions.

By Scott Gilfoid: Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (15-0, 12 KO’s) thinks he can do what Carl Froch, Andre Ward, Lucian Bute and Tavoris Cloud couldn’t do and that’s knockout Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KO’s) when the cocky 24-year-old Groves faces the 43-year-old Johnson tonight at the ExCel Arena, Dockland, London, United Kingdom.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Groves said “Clearly Glencoffe knows how to survive, even if he doesn’t come to survive. Stopping him would make a huge statement. I do expect to stop him don’t expect him to just fall over.”

By Scott Gilfoid: Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (15-0, 12 KO’s) made weight today for his fight on Saturday night against the much more experienced Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KO’s) at the ExCel Arena, Dockland, in London, United Kingdom. Groves, 24, weighed in at 166.9 pounds. Johnson, 43, weighed 167.5 lbs and looked in sensational shape.

By Scott Gilfoid: 43-year-old former IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KO’s) will be coming out of retirement this Saturday night to fight unbeaten and highly hyped [by the British public] Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (15-0, 12 KO’s) at the ExCel arena in London, England. Johnson said he hadn’t heard a lot about Groves before being selected for the fight, but after watching a few of his fights he’s not all that impressed with what he’s seen of him.

Johnson said “From what I’ve seen [of Groves] I’m not impressed as such…It’ll be up to the judges to do their job correctly.”

Johnson is considered an underdog for this fight because he’s lost 5 out of his last 7 fights, but one of the losses was a questionable one in his last fight against Andrzej Fonfara and the other defeats came against Carl Froch, Andre Ward, Lucian Bute and Tavoris Cloud, fighters that most boxing fans would consider much superior to Groves.

By Scott Gilfoid: Adam Booth, the trainer for Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (15-0, 12 KO’s) isn’t writing off Groves’ opponent for this Saturday night 43-year-old Glen Johnson (51-17-2, 35 KO’s) despite the fact that Johnson has lost four out of his last five fights. Booth sees him as a real threat because of his experience, talent and his past accomplishments during his career. Groves and Johnson will be fighting on Saturday night at the ExCel Arena, Dockland, in London, United Kingdom.

By Mark Havey: George Groves (15-0, KO’s 12) is one of Britain’s bright young prospects. His aggressive, all or nothing style thrills his many fans. His vulnerability but obvious talent puts you on the edge of your seat, leaving the impression that anything can happen.

Groves short career has been very good. An early knock down against Kenny Anderson forced Groves to show what he was made of. He remained calm and won by a 6th round stoppage. A bitter domestic rivalry led to George Groves facing off against the talented James DeGale. Many doubted Groves could win, but after a hard 12 round fight, his hand was raised to the delight of the crowd. With audacious combinations, Groves demonstrated his power by stopping the tough Paul Smith in two brutal rounds. Francisco Sierra was the last man Groves faced.