Thread: George Groves-vs-Grandpa Johnson Dec 15th. Fact.

Good fight.

If Groves isn't going to world level the old boy will expose him. Fight should prove a lot. Even though the pensioner never beats anyone, he makes it tough for most. A stoppage victory for Groves would be very impressive, albeit against a fossil.

Proceed...

I've no problems with this one at all.

Yep totally agree. Age of Johnson not in question, it will prove what Groves has to offer in the long run.

At best I think Groves can force a late retirement. At worst he will get old manned like Thompson did to Haye. Looking forward to it.

My early prediction is that Johnnson will fail to answer the bell for the 11th

Perfect fight at this stage of Groves' career. To continue the comparison with James DeGale, it's a tougher fight than DeGale has experienced yet. I thought Johnson retired after his last loss against the Pole in Chicago, Fonfara.

Because the dinosaurs retirement came just a couple of months back I don't think it's a big deal.

It's a massive step-up in class for Groves. When did Johnson ever turn up just for a "payday?" He'll make it tough for Groves, which makes it a good fight

Perfect fight at the right time.

The only way I imagine Groves losing is going for the KO and running out of steam then being taken apart. Do not see it happening in the slightest though.

Will get Groves more decent exposure overseas too. Hopefully this fight will test Groves but allow him to come through with a win and injury free. 12 months from now he might be in a position to tackle Kessler if he can stay busy.

Another fighter that is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone.

Apparently it's not set in stone.

Needs to get signed quick or it's going to be a short training camp for Johnson. Hope it's not a ticket selling ploy

World Boxing News: Glen Johnson interested, but says nothing official on George Groves yet

Wouldn’t surprise me if Johnson beat him

Originally Posted by Violent Demise

Wouldn’t surprise me if Johnson beat him

It wouldn't surprise me either, but I favor Groves. Groves put a beating on Andre Dirrell in sparring and he beat James DeGale.

People said the same things prior to Hopkins/Pavlik. People in the Groves camp ought to remind him of that.

Originally Posted by IamInuit

People said the same things prior to Hopkins/Pavlik. People in the Groves camp ought to remind him of that.

Damn straight

Johnson will give Groves, a hard learning fight which he needs weather it's 10 or 12 rounds, he could
slip up but I expect Groves to win, he may be cut and rocked, as he does mark up a bit.
Not a bad match, and well worth watching.

I thought Glenny retired? Groves by schoolage, maybe even a late TKO. Believe...

Originally Posted by THE PHILOSOPHER

I thought Glenny retired? Groves by schoolage, maybe even a late TKO. Believe...

That's a good prediction going off Johnsons last fight and his 'retirement'. He knows the end is nigh. If he takes the fight it's purely for the money. He doesn't even know who Groves is apparently.

If Johnson has no ambition what so ever he may crumble earlier than most predict once those bombs start bouncing off his head. Hard to imagine as Johnson has always fought with great pride but I think this could be the fight where he realises enough is enough and says "fuck this, I'd rather be laying on a sandy beach sipping cocktails"

I thought this was embarrassing when I first heard, Johnson retired on ESPN and looked old. Maybe Groves needs a name fighter but surely someone who had not retired. I Like Groves and wish he was more active.

Originally Posted by Fenster

Good fight.

If Groves isn't going to world level the old boy will expose him. Fight should prove a lot. Even though the pensioner never beats anyone, he makes it tough for most. A stoppage victory for Groves would be very impressive, albeit against a fossil.

Proceed...

Never beats anyone ? he beat Roy Jones, Antonio Tarver, Eric Harding, and was named Fighter Of The Year in 2004.

As for the fight the last time i watched Glen Johnson was vs Lucian Bute, he looked old but still durable and tough enough. But checking his record he lost to someother guy i've never heard of. So that obviously isn't good news and it should be a comfortable points win for George Groves.