Robert Stieglitz v George Groves for WBO Super-Middleweight titile

[Dia bando]

I'm not convinced its that much of a mismatch, as Stieglitz isn't that good a champion.

However, in terms of if Groves does win the title, I reckon DeGale will shove his arrogant face in demanding a rematch before Anderson gets one as really should happen.

I feel he will beat Stieglitz, but it's what comes after he still needs to be battle harden I don't think
he's at that point in his career yet.
Booth must be brain dead to me it's madness, Groves could end up with a very short career.

[Master]

I'm not convinced its that much of a mismatch, as Stieglitz isn't that good a champion.

However, in terms of if Groves does win the title, I reckon DeGale will shove his arrogant face in demanding a rematch before Anderson gets one as really should happen.

I feel he will beat Stieglitz, but it's what comes after he still needs to be battle harden I don't think
he's at that point in his career yet.
Booth must be brain dead to me it's madness, Groves could end up with a very short career.

Booth said Groves has a lot to learn. So I guess this must be a real opportunity that can't be missed and they just have to take it. If he wins the title, he can fight chumps for a bit and learn the trade. Risky strategy.

[armyash]

See it the same as others, Groves can win the title then what? He can make easy (on paper) defences but holding a world title puts you amongst the big boys, he won't be able to step back down to British level and take 'learning' fights which is what he still needs. Khan should have left it another 12-18 months before going for the title also. Ok he is doing alright at his level but not ready for the elite.

Groves has all the time in the world, and having Booth and Haye on board can only be a good thing. I really wish he had stuck with the fight against Anderson at stayed at euro level for a year or 2.

Time will tell. He won't be another Vargas. Vargas mixed with the elite and held his own until the very last second in his losses. He was rushed too fast. I see Groves winning the WBO then fighting unknown Europeans for 2ish years and we won't see him in exciting fights until he fights a unification.

[Dia bando]

See it the same as others, Groves can win the title then what? He can make easy (on paper) defences but holding a world title puts you amongst the big boys, he won't be able to step back down to British level and take 'learning' fights which is what he still needs. Khan should have left it another 12-18 months before going for the title also. Ok he is doing alright at his level but not ready for the elite.

Groves has all the time in the world, and having Booth and Haye on board can only be a good thing. I really wish he had stuck with the fight against Anderson at stayed at euro level for a year or 2.

Time will tell. He won't be another Vargas. Vargas mixed with the elite and held his own until the very last second in his losses. He was rushed too fast. I see Groves winning the WBO then fighting unknown Europeans for 2ish years and we won't see him in exciting fights until he fights a unification.

Why is ever one in a rush, ever fight you have is a learning experience Groves may have Booth and Haye but he's the guy doing the fighting. I feel it's a bad move I wish him well he's a nice guy.
It gets up my nose you have a talented fighter, and his career could be fucked up by management
time is on his side.

[fightscorecollector]

As much as i want Groves to win...i just cant see him getting the W vs Stieglitz. The Champion has an immense workrate that will cause Groves big problems. One thing in Groves favor is his power. Stieglitz hasnt the best defence and leaves himself wide open so if Groves can land that big right hand then we might have the game changer.

Being in Germany also makes me think that Groves defo needs the knockout to win.

Groves team i think have taken this fight too early as i think maybe this time next year would have been fine. If he loses though hes young enough to learn from the experience and be stronger from it.

Big Big gamble....it will be a good fight though.

[Master]

Will it be on Box Nation/