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In reply to Post #15
Think there are a few options for groves now, but all from below him in the rankings.. Plenty of up and coming fighters looking for a name on their record. He's not looked the same fighter since froch ko'd him the second time imo. Move up to light heavy to rematch degale (can't see a bigger money fight for him anywhere else), and then hang the gloves up would be about the best he can do now I reckon
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Have to agree with both of you, he got chinned last night.
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In reply to Post #14
Just watched the highlights. Great boxing display and very well disciplined from Smith, used the jab very well and picked the punches 
Groves, not so sure myself, the question I would ask his where does he go next or who can he fight next?
Maybe a rematch with Smith. Smith dominated with the Jab but Groves caught him early in the 7th, could have gone either way at that point for me, although Smith did box well. One up for the Smith family
Good news is we have a new British champion, fights like that and he may hold the belts a long time which would be nice to see 
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In reply to Post #12
He says he definitely not retiring. Off th back of that performance I can't see him getting back to world level again, a step up to light heavy may be in order
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In reply to Post #10
 More the fool me lol
Watched the press conference and never thought anything else about it, expected it to be Saturday 
Will have to watch the replay, respect to Smith then
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| | | Fozzy | | Posts: 17232 | | | aka Elephant Man | |
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In reply to Post #4
Shame for groves last night, doubt he'll be back after that.
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In reply to Post #9
Oddly the fight was Friday night
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In reply to Post #9
Fight was last night
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In reply to Post #7
We will find out tonight 
I guess it all depends on Smith, we know what Groves can do pending his shoulder and stamina over the 12 
Looking at Smith, long and gangly you would think he would be working on the end of a long jab, typical with the rest of the family he likes a tear up which could cost him if he does, gangly fighter with an in close style. Unless he changes it for tonight, but can't see it myself
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In reply to Post #7
Didn't see that one coming at all, definitely the performance of his career so far. Groves looked like an old man in there tonight
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In reply to Post #6
Smith wins
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In reply to Post #5
Agree, could be interesting
TBH I wasn't too convinced against the fight with skoglund, thought he struggled myself.
Why isn't it in the UK, one of the biggest fights for a while ffs
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In reply to Post #4
Should be a good one. First proper test of smiths career. I'm backing groves for a stoppage in the later rounds. Smith is too upright, and too easy to hit.
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Groves and Smith this weekend
I'm expecting another great fight 
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In reply to Post #2
Dont look like anyone is interested in your silly little thread cauliflower arse 
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