Degale Groves

Groves: I Have DeGale's Number, He'll Never Beat Me!

•Oct 7, 2015

George Groves has told James DeGale he will always have his number. Groves has admitted he thought about retiring from boxing following his third world-title failure last month and is also on the look-out for a new trainer after splitting with Paddy Fitzpatrick. But while he admits IBF super-middleweight world champion DeGale has the "upper hand" in their long-term and local rivalry, the 27-year-old remains convinced he would beat him again.

Video: Eddie Hearn Talks DeGale-Groves II, Selby

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 16, 2015

Declan Taylor catches up with Matchroom Sports promoter Eddie Hearn to discuss the career of Lee Selby, Selby going to Al Haymon, the loss by George Groves and where that leaves his rematch with James DeGale, and more.

DeGale Still Open To Groves Rematch With 90-10 Split

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 14, 2015

George Groves came up short in his third attempt to win a world title after a split-decision loss to Badou Jack, who retained his WBC super-middleweight crown in Las Vegas. Groves overcame a first-round knockdown at the MGM Grand and fought valiantly in the first half of the bout but his Swedish-born opponent was the superior fighter in the championship rounds. While the Briton earned the nod on one of the judge's scorecards 114-113, Jack took the other two by scores of 115-112 and 116-111 to hand Groves the third loss of his professional career - following a pair of world-title defeats to compatriot Carl Froch.

Hearn Stunned at Groves' Position on Fighting DeGale

Edward Chaykovsky

•Feb 12, 2015

Promoter Eddie Hearn is stunned with the position George Groves is taking when it comes to a rematch with domestic rival James DeGale. At one point, Hearn was the promoter of record for both boxers, but now Groves is being represented by Sauerland Event. When they fought several years ago, Frank Warren was the promoter of both. DeGale, who wants to avenge his decision loss to Groves, is in line to fight for the vacant IBF super middleweight title with Andre Dirrell. Groves is the mandatory challenger to WBC champion Anthony Dirrell.

Hearn Wants Groves-DeGale Rematch For Next Spring

Edward Chaykovsky

•Dec 5, 2014

Promoter Eddie Hearn is looking to stage a rematch between super middleweight rivals James DeGale (20-1, 14KOs) and George Groves (21-2, 16KOs) in 2015. They faced off at the O2 Arena in May of 2011, with Groves winning a close twelve round majority decision. DeGale, an Olympic gold medal winner, was favored to win that fight.

Groves Smiles: I'd Beat DeGale Every Day of The Week

BoxingScene Staff

•May 8, 2014

George Groves will not "lose any sleep" over a rematch with James DeGale if he dethrones WBA and IBF super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch at Wembley Stadium. DeGale will fight on the Froch-Groves undercard on May 31 after joining Groves' Matchroom Boxing stable. Challenger Groves pledged to respect the mandatory fight calls should he claim Froch's titles at the end of the month.