Kenny Anderson vs George Groves on November 13?

By Terence Dooley

Kevin Maree, trainer of Kenny Anderson, has revealed that his man is in line for a shock crack at Commonwealth super-middleweight champion George Groves at the MEN Arena, Manchester on November 13th.  Maree confirmed the rumours on his Facebook page and stated that his man is 'coming to win'.  The contest, if officially confirmed by Hayemaker Promotions, would be the crown jewel of the Haye-Harrison undercard.

Groves was due to fight James Obede Toney on Saturday night but the bout, and York Hall bill, was pulled when the Ghanaian failed his pre-fight medical.  Groves promised fans a big replacement contest; the meeting with Anderson, 27, will present both men with an opportunity to steal a march on domestic rival James DeGale, who has called for both boxers in the past and takes on British boss Paul Smith at the ECHO Arena on December 11th.

Anderson turned over in 2006 with a stoppage win over Nick Okoth; the Scottish fighter has compiled a 12-0 (8 early) slate and should give Groves, 10-0 (8), his toughest test to date.  Indeed, Anderson has some Commonwealth pedigree, albeit in the amateur code, where he won light-heavyweight Gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Kenny was expected to fight a British title eliminator against Tony Quigley on November 26th but now has an early chance to kick-start his professional title haul.

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