Callum Smith says Groves should earn next world title shot after securing eliminator

...“George Groves is a good fight, I’m not denying that. But I think he contradicts himself. The fight was talked about a year ago when I was number three with the WBC and he was number one and they said it didn’t make sense for him because he was number one and he had his route planned out to Badou Jack. It’s the same now. I’ve got a final eliminator, if I win that, I’m mandatory. So he’s not really in my plans but he feels like I should fight him. It’s the exact same situation but flipped around. He feels like I should fight him when a year ago he didn’t feel he had to fight me. He is a big name. He is a good fighter so it isn’t a fight that I’d turn down. I do think it will happen but my next fight’s planned and if I win that then I’m next in line for Badou Jack....


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I like both fighters, so I'm not on anyone's side as such. But everything he said was completely fair comment, and it's nice to see Callum Smith being interviewed a bit and for us to see what type of character he is. Very impressive.
IMO , if it happens , this match up could well be the 2 best guys in the division. CONTROVERSIAL! ;D;D

Smith is right, tables have switched.

If Smith wins I can see him fight Groves.

they'd probably make a bit of money if they fought each other wouldn't they

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Originally Posted by erics44

they'd probably make a bit of money if they fought each other wouldn't they

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Especially for the world title on channel 5.

Can't see Jack being in a hurry to fight Smith, he's fighting Chavez jr next.

Groves-Smith is a cracking fight regardless of titles.

PPV baby!!!

Still if Jack fights Chavez, at least he's guaranteed to keep his title win or lose, because Chavez won't be making SMW.

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Originally Posted by Greenbeanz

...“George Groves is a good fight, I’m not denying that. But I think he contradicts himself. The fight was talked about a year ago when I was number three with the WBC and he was number one and they said it didn’t make sense for him because he was number one and he had his route planned out to Badou Jack. It’s the same now. I’ve got a final eliminator, if I win that, I’m mandatory. So he’s not really in my plans but he feels like I should fight him. It’s the exact same situation but flipped around. He feels like I should fight him when a year ago he didn’t feel he had to fight me. He is a big name. He is a good fighter so it isn’t a fight that I’d turn down. I do think it will happen but my next fight’s planned and if I win that then I’m next in line for Badou Jack....


Callum Smith: ‘George Groves should earn another shot’ - | Boxing News - boxing news, results, rankings, schedules since 1909

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Agree with Callum completely and people need to get real. The entire rankings system is a charade. People leapfrog as a matter of course and champions fight underserving challengers all the time. Rankings are purchased. The only thing consistent about them is their inconsistency. The only rule that; there isn’t any. I like how Groves try’s to apply the double standard. Maybe he bought to big a house. Callum worked his way to #1 and capping it with that silver thingy. Groves is lucky to be #2. Callum’s #1 spot is no guarantee that he even gets Jack. Let’s remember, he’s a Mayweather fighter and in this market….

Oh and it’s the WBC. Smith needs to do what’s best for him and steady the course and get ready for a trip across the pond.

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Can't see Jack being in a hurry to fight Smith, he's fighting Chavez jr next.

Groves-Smith is a cracking fight regardless of titles.

PPV baby!!!

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Anything is ppv to you. Have some standards.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

Can't see Jack being in a hurry to fight Smith, he's fighting Chavez jr next.

Groves-Smith is a cracking fight regardless of titles.

PPV baby!!!

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Slag

Is Chavez Jr seriously getting a title shot at 168? That's hilarious, has he ever even made that weight in his career?

Bring on the PPV's.

They invented the radio for you tight as arseholes cunts. Fact.

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Bring on the PPV's.

They invented the radio for you tight as arseholes cunts. Fact.

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They invented closed circuit and ppv boxing for you gullible idiots.

Us gullible idiots are called boxing fans.

Whilst you tight miserable cunts are moaning about letting the flies out your wallet i'm actually enjoying it.

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Originally Posted by Fenster

Us gullible idiots are called boxing fans.

Whilst you tight miserable cunts are moaning about letting the flies out your wallet i'm actually enjoying it.

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When you get Cleverly v Bellew 2 as ppv then you know they have taken it too far.