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Is it not on American TV at all?
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I think it's super close, but I'm edging towards Groves by KO. Not as quick, but stronger and maybe a slightly better boxer. If it goes the distance I think Eubank, although there's not much between them in age GG has been in a few wars and he's sometimes sounded as if he's had enough.Comment
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Adam Booth on Eubank and Groves sparring :
Question: When Chris Eubank Jr first entered the Hayemaker gym in Vauxhall as a young amateur ready to spar George Groves, what did you make of him?
Adam Booth: “I didn’t like him necessarily but I admired him. I admired the fact he was prepared to do what he had to do and never spoke or complained.
“There were never too many rounds for him. On one occasion he did six rounds with George and then six rounds with Nathan Cleverly. He controlled pretty much every round. And that was a long, long time ago. He probably only had a few pro fights to his name.
“He has always impressed me with his ability, his energy and his single-minded nastiness. And, let’s face it, that’s what you sometimes need in order to be a good fighter. You need to be self-absorbed, narcissistic and arrogant.”
Q: How good were the spars between Groves and Eubank Jr?
AB: “Very good. In fact, I don’t think either of them ever had better spars in terms of the work they got in. They knew that if they made a mistake they would pay for it.
“There’s only one occasion I can recall when one of them was slightly hurt. That was, ironically, when George caught Junior with a left hook and Junior appeared to be stunned. There was definitely something that happened in that spar because of that left hook. That was probably one of the last spars they had.”
Q: How many times did they spar over the years?
AB: “They did an average of six rounds each time and I’d guesstimate they did that on 30 different occasions. But it might be closer to 50.”
Q: In all the years you watched the two of them spar, did you ever one day think they’d fight each other?
AB: “No. No one could foresee the World Boxing Super Series and I think the World Boxing Super Series is the only reason why they are fighting on Saturday. Without that, where would Eubank Jr be? He’d have an IBO title and no promotional agreement because his dad has p***ed everyone off. He’d have either gone to the States or just been in limbo.”Comment
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Originally posted by NorvernRob View PostOriginally posted by alexguiness View PostLOL agree.Originally posted by WiganScott View Post
I'm riding with Eubank Jr on this one, but the odds seem off & its a competitive, closer fight.
I'm surprised the Groves money hasn't & maybe won't come in. I was planning on doubling down on this fight closer to fight night, but so far that Groves money hasn't come in to bump the line closer to have it make sense for me to throw any more on the fight.
Weird odds on this one for sure.Comment
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^ yea i wanna bet on Jnr but 8/15 is insane.
it should be 10/11 for both or at the very most 4/5 for Jnr and Evens for Groves. very weird.Comment
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7\10 is longest i see jr on oddschecker. i think there will be some money on gg next few days which should see jr lengthenOriginally posted by mlac View PostComment
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It's a totally different sport, so not a direct comparison but this sort of reminds me of Stipe Miocic Vs Francis Ngannou in UFC last month. A fresher fighter who looks fast, powerful & scary is on the rise, get his shot at the title and everyone goes mental, despite not fighting at this level before, never coming through adversity or overcoming a real challenge. He looks great when the fight is fought how he wants.
The hype train is outta control and the odds reflect it.
I do think both guys are capable of winning, but the odds are off on this.
For the record, i'm going Groves on points.Comment
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The WBSS Twitter account just said that the fight will be streamed on their Facebook and YouTube in the USA.Originally posted by FrankieClutch View PostComment
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