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

[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...

[Mark TKO]

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

[Rantcatrat]

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.

[Fenster]

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

[armyash]

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.

[armyash]

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

[ICB]

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.

[J_C]

Its more or less the same Glen as always, he just fades in fights now and his output drops. It'll be tough going for Groves in the first half of the fight.

[Dropanuke]

This will be just like bellew vs Miranda

[Hulk]

Never seen this Groves, but this really sucks to hear Glen went back on his retirement and is continuing on.

He's had a great career, a cinderella story and its over.

[p4pking]

Never seen this Groves, but this really sucks to hear Glen went back on his retirement and is continuing on.

He's had a great career, a cinderella story and its over.

Agreed, but he isn't exactly getting destroyed and probably has more worthwhile endeavours to put his cash towards than the likes of a Holyfield. I haven't seen Groves either honestly, I just suspect that Johnson isn't the type to put himself in a bad situation, if he can still compete and provide for his family etc this isn't anything tragic. He certainly makes for a stern gatekeeper so this fight probably makes a lot of sense.

[Hulk]

Never seen this Groves, but this really sucks to hear Glen went back on his retirement and is continuing on.

He's had a great career, a cinderella story and its over.

Agreed, but he isn't exactly getting destroyed and probably has more worthwhile endeavours to put his cash towards than the likes of a Holyfield. I haven't seen Groves either honestly, I just suspect that Johnson isn't the type to put himself in a bad situation, if he can still compete and provide for his family etc this isn't anything tragic. He certainly makes for a stern gatekeeper so this fight probably makes a lot of sense.

Yes I know its not that bad really. Just a bit disapointing is all. You are right, far from tragic like Holyfield or Antwun Echols who has lost like 19 straight fights.

[nuggetdotcom]

Not sure Glen Johnson will come here again, he was robbed twice here against Clinton Woods, then a fight was set up with calslappy who pulled out with 'a bad back' at the last minute. At the time I read that the cancellation cost him £100k in expenses as he and his entourage were all in the country. The subsequent rumour that there was nothing wrong with Calslappys back, it was that he had been carted off by the police a week before the fight after a row with his then wife (now replaced by a model).
So don't be surprised if Glen's enthusiasm for coming over here is not as high as our promoters think.

[Vendettos]

I disagree that this fight is worth it for Groves as far as testing himself goes.

We (supposed boxing fans) just saw Johnson lose to a terrible opponent in Fonfara on FNF's. Albeit Fonfara has stopped Phil Williams and Byron Mitchell recently.

George Groves' career has been so disappointing since the DeGale fight. He was supposed to be fighting for the world title before his injury, now he's fighting a 43 year old journeyman with wins 2 wins in his last 7, and lets face it, now, Glen is just a journeyman, used to be a W on young fighters records!