Chris Eubank Jr to replace George Groves??
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Fair point. If that’s the case, then I suppose Eubank Jr makes sense. He’s essentially the “runner up,” and it would sell. It would just be unfortunate.Comment
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Pretty sure you also thought Eubank would win the tourney outright!
If Eubank couldn't get inside and be effective against Groves he has zero chance doing it against Smith. Eubank's lack of technical ability and discipline were seriously exposed v Groves and even Saunders beforehand.Smith is by far the better pure boxer of the 3.Smith v Groves is a cracking 50/50 fight but i'd lean slightly towards Smith at this point because of Groves' injury. If the final consists of any combination other than Smith and Groves then it's a failure in my eyes.Comment
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Sounds like Kalle is adamant that the final won't be put back, and that Eubank is in the running.
It would be a shame for Groves. He's got to the final and deserves his shot. It's a shame for Smith too as he doesn't get a title shot. I'd be a bit gutted if it doesn't happen as I was looking forward to it.
That said, looking at Eubank/Smith as a stand alone fight, I don't hate it too much. I think Eubank's style may be able to cause a problem or two for Smith that it couldn't against a much better fighter in Groves.Comment
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Maybe Groves isn't that fussed nor as Kalle and see the Degale fight in the horizon.
That'll be a stadium fight this time.
Smith fight would be close. Groves heavier jab against Smith's relentless metronomic jab. Would be boring. Would be close.Comment

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