Comments Thread For: George Groves Rules Out Retirement Despite Knockout Loss

[Dramacyde]

I'm still in shock that Eubank lost to this clown.

[Ray*]

Liam was Champion too.I’m sure Canelo fought him for his belt

Yep you are absolutely right.

[sayf]

Why would he retire? He's only 30 years old. Callum Smith is obviously a very good fighter, no shame in losing to him. Seems like everybody likes to **** on a fighter after they take an L.

Everyone feels in this day and age that if you lose your 0, you have to go.

Other than a select few you can count in one hand, the greatest fighters ever all had loses. Its a contact sport, nobody is invulnerable to a perfect shot. I think we expect too much from fighters nowadays, not everyone can retire with a flawless record.

Before someone points out, I'm aware Groves didn't have a prefect record going into this fight, I'm just making a general point about expectations.

[Marvlus Marv]

It's positive for boxing: A half decent fight, a KO finish and the loser makes no excuses. The undercard was a bit naff but we've been getting used to that lately. I thought Smith handled the occasion and approached the fight really well. That's going to stand him in good stead for future high profile nights. Well done, Mundo. Definitely my favourite Smith bro.

[P4Pdunny]

Disappointed with this

[apollocreed]

I'm still in shock that Eubank lost to this clown.

You clearly still haven't grasped the fact that Eubank Jr is not world class then. I can't believe people still actually think he has the capability to fight at the top level. He's just not that good.

Groves would still beat him again now. Smith is on a completely different level of skill and power to Eubank Jr.

[scarybodyshot]

I thought Groves had this in the bag, well done Callum Smith. Glad there was a decisive winner and no excuses.

Groves doesn't need to retire just because he's lost. I think he should go and beat Degale again as a nice tune up fight (He beats Degale easily at this stage) then have another run and try to become a 2x Super Middleweight Champion.

Maybe fight Degale, Abraham then go for a title.

[chicken-]

Callum might be one of the best body punchers ever. He has more knockdowns from body shots than I've ever seen from any one fighter.

[BoxingIsGreat]

One last dégale vs groves then retirement for them both

Yep.. The war of the worn outs!

[BoZz]

don't know why people call it knockout, he got knocked down but still awake and somewhat aware, what jmm did to pacquiao or what pacquiao did to hatton...those are knockouts.