George Groves looking to set the record straight

**MBE** · 05-28-2014, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by Saint G Groves

Saturday night, George Groves is coming off a loss, however he's got an immediate rematch with the man who beat him, and a chance to set the record straight.

In the first fight, Groves' speed and skills bamboozled Froch, and his power and accuracy allowed him to dominate the fight, unfortunately George got greedy and threw too many punches instead of boxing to his advantages. Froch drew Groves into a brawl and came out on top.

However...in the rematch, I see the Groves putting educated pressure on Froch, luring him into making mistakes and countering him. As the fight wears on, Groves is going to box and counter off the backfoot. I see this being the key difference, and my pick is Groves to win a tough decision.

What do the fine people of NSB think?

Try looking in the sticky thread.

**PainfromUkraine** · 05-28-2014, 04:42 PM

George - is that you!?

In all seriousness, doubt this one goes the distance...if Froch is motivated and less reckless, and doesn't get hit so much, he will repeat his win but with a legit stoppage, especially if Groves gasses out.

If Groves boxes cleverly, and keeps his stamina in check and doesn't get overconfident and hit too much, he can get a comfortable decision (it will be close on the cards even if he dominates, take fight 1) or perhaps stop Froch, but I doubt that.

Edit - Yes, and also you'd be better off looking for the sticky thread, where I wouldn't be surprised if this gets moved to.

**Saint G Groves** · 05-28-2014, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the opinions fellas

If this thread is an issue, feel free to move it to a sticky thread I've got no problem with that

**jas** · 05-28-2014, 04:55 PM

good luck george

**Saint G Groves** · 05-31-2014, 05:58 AM

The big night is dawning upon us, may the best man win!

**hugh grant** · 05-31-2014, 06:13 AM

Froch has had some tough fights and has been around a while now, but one thing that must not be underestimated, is that Froch hasn't had that many fights. And he never stepped up in class quite late. So Froch has a few fights left in him.

I think it will take someone a bit better than Groves to end Frochs run as British best. Groves will look nice early in the fight when his youth and speed will tell. But as haye said, when he gets tired later on he will get caught more and Froch will take over.

Late stoppage again, or Froch on points.

**Saint G Groves** · 05-31-2014, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by hugh grant

Froch has had some tough fights and has been around a while now, but one thing that must not be underestimated, is that Froch hasn't had that many fights. And he never stepped up in class quite late. So Froch has a few fights left in him.

I think it will take someone a bit better than Groves to end Frochs run as British best. Groves will look nice early in the fight when his youth and speed will tell. But as haye said, when he gets tired later on he will get caught more and Froch will take over.

Late stoppage again, or Froch on points.

That's a reasonable prediction, I agree that Froch is not by any means 'shot' or 'worn out' yet. I think Froch will be at his absolute best tonight, so will Groves. I just think Groves has the advantages in speed, footwork and timing, I can't see how Froch outboxes him. If George keeps his head screwed on, conserves energy and sees out Froch's late comeback by boxing, moving and tieing up, I can see Groves winning a decision.

However, if George gets drawn into a brawl like last time, I worry that he'll get worn down and lose again by a late stoppage

**Guest** · 05-31-2014, 06:21 AM

I believe Groves can win but he has to fight a lot smarter than he did last time.

Froch feasts on mistakes. Froch also feasts on the tired so hopefully Groves preparations in this fight have him in top notch shape.

Groves has the skill, Froch has the will.

**Saint G Groves** · 05-31-2014, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by jreckoning

I believe Groves can win but he has to fight a lot smarter than he did last time.

Froch feasts on mistakes. Froch also feasts on the tired so hopefully Groves preparations in this fight have him in top notch shape.

Groves has the skill, Froch has the will.

Yeah George needs to make sure he has something in the tank going into rounds 9,10,11,12 - last time he was spent and would have gotten stopped anyways. One thing though, George for the first time has been working with a proper strength and conditioning coach throughout the whole camp, that could really help his fitness. He's come in light, meaning he's probably trained for speed and fitness, as opposed to strength and power which is the right idea imo, he's not gonna beat Froch with strength and power, it's gotta be speed and movement

George Groves looking to set the record straight