Boxing thread 2014.

[PGW]

I don't think I've ever got a fight prediction right.

i'm with you there Dave...i fancied St George!
After 3 rounds of Mitchell fight i thought there's an 'ammering' on the way for Mitchell....so wrong.

[DrGonzo]

The first fight I've watched with Mrs Gonz, she's not much of a one for organised violence, and she loved it.  Excellent, cagey to begin, opened out, the slight air of desperation when Froch thought he might be undone in the 7th and a belter of a right cross that was beautifully set up by a left feint.  The first real attempt Froch had made to unwind a big right hand.  The seasoned pro putting a young pup squarely in his place.  Thought Groves showed a distinct lack of class in the build and the post match interviews and am thoroughly glad the belts remained in place.

  Props to Degale also who showed a different dimension to his boxing this evening.  The first sign that he may not be a plodding journeyman after all.

[dave.woodhall]

I don't think I've ever got a fight prediction right.

i'm with you there Dave...i fancied St George!
After 3 rounds of Mitchell fight i thought there's an 'ammering' on the way for Mitchell....so wrong.

I look forward to watching the entire card later. I agree with you about McCracken - his career was marred by the wankers who followed him (although I don't think Gavin's are as bad)  but he's a quality trainer.

[Dave Cooper please]

Groves has all the skills but lacks a really big punch and it looks like he can't take one either! Mind you, that would have finished most boxers.

Groves might well win a world title in one of the acronyms but he won't be half the champion Froch has been.

[paul_e]

Groves has all the skills but lacks a really big punch and it looks like he can't take one either! Mind you, that would have finished most boxers.

Groves might well win a world title in one of the acronyms but he won't be half the champion Froch has been.

Not fair to say he can't take a punch, Froch suckered him and then landed one that'd have downed a bear, that was as good a knock out punch as I've seen.  I do agree that Groves hasn't got the power to compete at the very top, he's got very quick hands though so he'll always give people a tough time.

He was outdone by a boxer who is rightly regarded one of the best for a generation, I don't think Froch saw Groves as a threat for the first fight, this time he took him more seriously, started much better and was in control for most of the fight for me.  Groves did land a few clean blows but it never looked like being anything but a Froch win for me.

[Dave Cooper please]

De Gale's win was impressive as well, but I reckon he should steer clear of Froch just now, he's not ready for that.

[PaulWinch again]

Impressive stuff.

[aj2k77]

I'm glad the belts stayed with Froch and he ended it conclusively, if it had gone to points there were enough rounds close enough to have Groves claiming he'd won. Groves was not very popular where I was watching the fight.

[Lizz]

I don't think I've ever got a fight prediction right.

On the very rare occasions I bet on something where there can only be one winner, after I've decided who I think will win, I bet on their opponent. With stakes of less than £5, there's been no noticeable change to my finances.

[ADVILLAFAN]

I'm glad the belts stayed with Froch and he ended it conclusively, if it had gone to points there were enough rounds close enough to have Groves claiming he'd won. Groves was not very popular where I was watching the fight.

He's a Chelsea fan and comes across as a cocky c*nt.

Is that Yafdi a Villa fan? They said he's from Brum.

[Ron Manager]

I think Eddie Hearn was hoping for a Groves win so they would meet again for a third time... which they possibly might, if the money on the table dictates.

[peter w]

No, no point for Froch unless he loses his next couple of fights. But at his age he'd just retire. groves is out of the picture now.

[paul_e]

No, no point for Froch unless he loses his next couple of fights. But at his age he'd just retire. groves is out of the picture now.

Groves vs Degale in about a year will be billed as a fight to replace Froch at the top, I think Groves will win it and have a decent career but I don't think he'll ever have the power to rule the division like Froch has.

[bertlambshank]

No, no point for Froch unless he loses his next couple of fights. But at his age he'd just retire. groves is out of the picture now.

Groves vs Degale in about a year will be billed as a fight to replace Froch at the top, I think Groves will win it and have a decent career but I don't think he'll ever have the power to rule the division like Froch has.

Andre Ward might want to have a word.

[paul_e]

No, no point for Froch unless he loses his next couple of fights. But at his age he'd just retire. groves is out of the picture now.

Groves vs Degale in about a year will be billed as a fight to replace Froch at the top, I think Groves will win it and have a decent career but I don't think he'll ever have the power to rule the division like Froch has.

Andre Ward might want to have a word.

Sorry, I meant in the UK, I wasn't clear about that but I think they'll have a fight to be announced as our next big thing.