By Jake Donovan

‘Saint’ George Groves had two shots at becoming a major titlist, each time suffering stoppage losses to Carl Froch. His ring return on September 20 is geared towards positioning for a third title shot, but his opponent believes it’s time for someone else to get their turn.

Christopher Rebrasse realizes he is a considerable underdog marching into the lion’s den for his upcoming showdown with the top-rated super middleweight contender. The bout takes place at Wembley Arena in London, England, with the winner in line to next face newly crowned titlist Anthony Dirrell.

Groves (19-2, 15KOs) is by far the more celebrated of the two, as evidenced by the show’s Return of the Saint billing. Rebrasse gets that, but would like to see his hard work—coupled with a forthcoming win, of course—pay off.

“I took the traditional route,” said Rebrasse (22-2-3, 6KOs), who is unbeaten in his last eight contests. “First I became French champion, then EU (European Union) champion and now that I’m European champion the next step for me is to win a world title.

“That is my dream, that is my only objective and I will do everything I can to achieve it. I won’t let anything or anyone stand in my way, including George Groves.”

Rebrasse enters the fight on the heels of a 4 th round stoppage of Mouhamed Ali Ndiaye in March. Their bout was a rematch to a split decision draw last June, with both fights fought on the road in Italy.

His challenge versus Groves will mark a fourth road trip in the span of five fights after having previously never fought outside of his native France. There will be few familiar or friendly faces on fight night beyond his own corner, but all Rebrasse is worried about is not the thousands in attendance but the one man he needs to beat in order to challenge for a major title.

“A ring is a ring wherever you are and the rules remain the same,’’ said Rebrasse. “I’m not worried about fighting in London in front of George’s fans. I will not be rattled.

“I have fought away from home before and I have won away from home, it will be no different on September 20.”

Jake Donovan is the Managing Editor of BoxingScene.com, as well as a member of Transnational Boxing Ratings Board and the Boxing Writers Association of America. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox