OFFICIAL: George Groves vs James DeGale prediction poll;

[J.R]

I am telling you degale is already levels above groves, this was just a handy fight for him to take because it is a perceived step up in level, big pay day, good fight to boost his profile, and a fight closer to getting his Lonsdale belt which he says he really wants, once he has won it he'l go into a world title shot...Mark my words

Ok, 'John L Sullivan', I'll mark your words.

[DURAN_IS_GOD]

Personally I think people are looking into both mans last fight too much. The anderson night wasn't great for Groves but he is an under-rated fighter and if you believe Groves he was trying new things out defensively - the most important thing is groves was able to show the grit, determination and heart to come through a tough battle. On the other hand I feel people are seriously over-estimating Degale's win against a blown up Smith. Whilst Degale looked good throughout the night, Smith was so slow it was painful.

I think this fight will be a lot closer than people expect - remember vernon forrest and sugar shane? Now i'm not saying these two are in the same class but sometimes fighters have eachother's numbers...

Anyways to conclude my heart says Groves by 6th round stoppage but my head says unanimous points for Degale

[Dirk Diggler UK]

What have you seen of DeGale to prove that?

Its more what Ive seen of Groves. The boy cant fight on the inside.

[J.R]

Its more what Ive seen of Groves. The boy cant fight on the inside.

But DeGale likes to stay on the outside and evade punches, I can't see him brawling and getting messy on the inside so I don't see Groves getting '******ed' as you put it.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

But DeGale likes to stay on the outside and evade punches, I can't see him brawling and getting messy on the inside so I don't see Groves getting '******ed' as you put it.

DeGale is an excellent inside fighter. Its not about "brawling" or "getting messy". Some of most skilled boxing takes place on the inside. Watch Mayweather or James Toney.

[J.R]

DeGale is an excellent inside fighter. Its not about "brawling" or "getting messy". Some of most skilled boxing takes place on the inside. Watch Mayweather or James Toney.

So you're comparing James DeGale to Floyd Mayweather & James Toney's inside abilities?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

So you're comparing James DeGale to Floyd Mayweather & James Toney's inside abilities?

No, not yet obviously. His style is clearly influenced by them though. Groves on the other hand cant fight on the inside. He'll be the one trying to keep this at range.

[J.R]

No, not yet obviously. His style is clearly influenced by them though. Groves on the other hand cant fight on the inside. He'll be the one trying to keep this at range.

I agree, and I think his looping shots will connect, I reckon DeGale will be the one made to miss. We'll see.

[hayekoklitschko]

I read fine. I just find it difficult to understand where you get the impression someone who's dedicated their life to fighting....."doesnt like to fight"? How exactly do you know this?

boxing isn't just about fighting theres all different styles like froch, hatton etc have a fighter's style whereas mayweather, wlad etc like to box.. pretty obvious really.

Floyd can fight as well though when he wants to even though a lot of people think he can't.

[DeGold]

My premonition is Ugly Kid George gets mullered!