Murray Could Have To Face George Groves, Feigenbutz

By Edward Chaykovsky

British contender Martin Murray could have an army of options if he defeats WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham on November 21 in Germany.

According to Murray (32-2-1, 15KOs), there is a rematch clause in place where Abraham (43-4, 29KOs) will get an immediate second go-around.

Abraham is promoted by European powerhouse Sauerland Event, who put together an ironclad agreement for the fight.

In the agreement, Murray says there are three other Sauerland promoted fighters who are named as standby opponents - if Abraham took a pass on the option of exercising the immediate rematch clause.

Two of those names are George Groves and Vincent Feigenbutz. Murray does not recall the name of the third fighter. So if Abraham is beaten, and passes on a rematch, Murray would have the possibility a lucrative domestic dust-up with Groves.

One has to wonder where the WBO will fit in. They have already ordered the winner of Abraham-Murray to make a mandatory defense against Gilberto Ramirez, who returns to the ring in a stay-busy fight next Friday night in Las Vegas. Ramirez would obviously want a step-aside fee if either fighter was looking for another option.

If he wins, Murray has no problem with making his first defense against Groves, Feigenbutz, Abraham or anyone else.

"I've got obligations with rematches. It's common sense. There's a rematch clause in there but along with Abraham, it's with another three Sauerland fighters, including George Groves and Vincent Feigenbutz. I'm not sure of the other," Murray explained to Sky Sports News.

"To be honest, I'm not bothered who they are. They could put Mike Tyson in there for all I care. I'm not bothered. I'm just focusing on this fight and on getting a win. The priority is getting the win here, I'm not fussed. Then I'll fight whoever."