Best fights of George Groves
Over 10 years as a professional, George Groves has compiled a 28-4 (20) record, including 18 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. George Groves defeats Chris Eubank Jr.
On February 17, 2018 George Groves, the WBA (Super) super middleweight champion, met Chris Eubank Jr., the IBO super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Groves was 29 years old with a record of 27-3, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 26-1. Groves was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 8-fight winning streak. Groves won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super middleweight champion.
2. George Groves defeats Martin Murray
On June 25, 2016 George Groves defended his WBA International super middleweight title against Martin Murray. Groves was 28 years old with a record of 23-3, and Murray was 33 with a record of 33-3-1. Groves was on a 2-fight winning streak and Murray was coming off a win. Groves won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. George Groves KOs Fedor Chudinov
On May 27, 2017 George Groves fought Fedor Chudinov for the vacant WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Groves was 29 years old with a record of 25-3, and Chudinov was 29 with a record of 14-1. Groves was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Chudinov was coming off a loss. Groves stopped Fedor Chudinov via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
4. George Groves loses to Carl Froch via KO
On November 23, 2013 George Groves fought Carl Froch for the WBA (Unified) and IBF super middleweight titles. Groves was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Froch was 36 with a record of 31-2. Groves was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Froch was on a 3-fight winning streak. Froch stopped Groves via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
5. George Groves loses to Carl Froch in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 31, 2014 George Groves fought Carl Froch for the WBA (Unified) and IBF super middleweight titles. It was their second meeting. Groves was 26 years old with a record of 19-1, and Froch was 36 with a record of 32-2. Groves was coming off a loss, while Froch was on a 4-fight winning streak. Froch stopped Groves via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. George Groves KOs Paul Smith
On November 5, 2011 George Groves defended his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles against Paul Smith. Groves was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Smith was 29 with a record of 31-2. Groves was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Groves stopped Paul Smith via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
7. George Groves KOs Jamie Cox
On October 14, 2017 George Groves defended his WBA (Super) super middleweight title against Jamie Cox. Groves was 29 years old with a record of 26-3, and Cox was 0 with a record of 0-0. Groves was on a 5-fight winning streak. Groves stopped Jamie Cox via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
8. George Groves defeats James DeGale
On May 21, 2011 George Groves, the Commonwealth super middleweight champion, met James DeGale, the British super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Groves was 23 years old with a record of 12-0, and DeGale was 25 with a record of 10-0. Groves was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and DeGale was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Groves won via majority decision. Became the unified super middleweight champion.
9. George Groves KOs David Brophy
On April 9, 2016 George Groves fought David Brophy for the vacant WBA International super middleweight title. Groves was 28 years old with a record of 22-3, and Brophy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Groves was coming off a win. Groves stopped David Brophy via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
10. George Groves KOs Noé González Alcoba
On May 25, 2013 George Groves fought Noé González Alcoba for the vacant WBA InterContinental super middleweight title. Groves was 25 years old with a record of 18-0, and Alcoba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Groves was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Groves stopped Noé González Alcoba via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.