Former two division world champion David Haye believes undefeated contender George Groves is capable of beating IBF/WBA super middleweight champion Carl Froch. The IBF ordered Froch to face Groves before the end of the year. Froch is not willing to vacate his belt. Some have questioned whether the time is right for this match, with Froch having a huge edge in experience.
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom promotes both boxers. Haye has co-promoted Groves and works his corner with their mutual trainer Adam Booth.
"If George Groves isn't ready now when will he be ready?" Haye told skysports.com. "Who does he have to beat before people say he is ready. He is ranked number one behind him, so who else should he fight? There aren't many people out there either, so if he's not ready now, he'll never be ready. They have both got the capabilities of beating each other. It's down to the one who sticks to his guns and does it right on the night."
"George is definitely improving all the time. He's maturing as a man as well and I think this will be a great fight for him. He doesn't need to tell me why he can win. I know his style and I know Carl's style and I know how both of them could win it."