Groves v Smith to be held in Saudi Arabia

[Master]

Wow! I never saw that coming. Groves will retire now surely. He didn’t want to get up , shaking his head at 7. He’s only 30, but it feels like he’s at the end.
There was talk of retirement after whichever way it went, and I never like that. It has to affect the mindset.
Bit gutted now.

I did not realise Groves was talking of retirement but his chin is suspect at times and he was wobbled in this fight a number of times.

Smith fought a good intelligent fight.

[smashup]

Hold my hands up... didn't think Smith had that in him but he used his 6 inch reach advantage to perfection... Groves just like against Froch had stamina probs for me. Great finish great stoppage kudos Smith. 😎

[Primo Carnera]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

[Primo Carnera]

I said on here many years ago that Callum Smith would be a 2 weight World Champion. As time went on, he stagnated a touch and I began to have my doubts.
But I have to say, LHW at World level is a stacked division at the moment, and if he can keep making weight, stay at SMW for now .

[Dia bando]

Looked at the first round only one winner Smith and I was correct money were my mouth was £10 to win by KO £60 return.😊

[p4pking]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

I tried frantically to find a stream for this one and just couldn’t. What did Groves deserve in the first Froch fight, though? It’s not like he was stopped in the dying seconds of it, he was done and there was plenty of time left. Froch was a terrific finisher as much as anything else, that fight being seen as controversial is about as ridiculous as anything in boxing in recent years, especially with hindsight.

[Primo Carnera]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

I tried frantically to find a stream for this one and just couldn’t. What did Groves deserve in the first Froch fight, though? It’s not like he was stopped in the dying seconds of it, he was done and there was plenty of time left. Froch was a terrific finisher as much as anything else, that fight being seen as controversial is about as ridiculous as anything in boxing in recent years, especially with hindsight.

This could go on and on, but.....
1. Groves was fighting back at the time of the stoppage.
2.Froch was just as fucked as Groves.
3. Considering Froch had only won one fucking round, Groves deserved to be given a bit more time.
4. Why wasn’t the fight stopped in the 6th, when Groves fucking battered him?
Fucking hell, amazing that after a certain amount of time , people can twist what actually happened.

[Alpha]

That was a really impressive performance from Smith. That body shot was brutal.

[palmerq]

Maybe smith Wil gain vengeance on Mexico for two of his brothers getting beaten up... not sure though gilberto Ramirez seems to be good bit always on the outside of big big fightsm

[p4pking]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

I tried frantically to find a stream for this one and just couldn’t. What did Groves deserve in the first Froch fight, though? It’s not like he was stopped in the dying seconds of it, he was done and there was plenty of time left. Froch was a terrific finisher as much as anything else, that fight being seen as controversial is about as ridiculous as anything in boxing in recent years, especially with hindsight.

This could go on and on, but.....
1. Groves was fighting back at the time of the stoppage.
2.Froch was just as fucked as Groves.
3. Considering Froch had only won one fucking round, Groves deserved to be given a bit more time.
4. Why wasn’t the fight stopped in the 6th, when Groves fucking battered him?
Fucking hell, amazing that after a certain amount of time , people can twist what actually happened.

I really do understand most of what you’re saying. If the fight had been waved off in favor of Groves it wouldn’t have been controversial on several occasions prior. When it was called off though, was entirely appropriate. What if it was allowed to continue another 30 seconds and Groves was never the same guy? Ffs maybe he wasn’t anyways, based on everything we’ve seen prior, including last night.

[Dark Lord Al]

I just watched it on youtube , nice performance from Smith Groves struggled all night with Smiths size .

[Primo Carnera]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

I tried frantically to find a stream for this one and just couldn’t. What did Groves deserve in the first Froch fight, though? It’s not like he was stopped in the dying seconds of it, he was done and there was plenty of time left. Froch was a terrific finisher as much as anything else, that fight being seen as controversial is about as ridiculous as anything in boxing in recent years, especially with hindsight.

This could go on and on, but.....
1. Groves was fighting back at the time of the stoppage.
2.Froch was just as fucked as Groves.
3. Considering Froch had only won one fucking round, Groves deserved to be given a bit more time.
4. Why wasn’t the fight stopped in the 6th, when Groves fucking battered him?
Fucking hell, amazing that after a certain amount of time , people can twist what actually happened.

I really do understand most of what you’re saying. If the fight had been waved off in favor of Groves it wouldn’t have been controversial on several occasions prior. When it was called off though, was entirely appropriate. What if it was allowed to continue another 30 seconds and Groves was never the same guy? Ffs maybe he wasn’t anyways, based on everything we’ve seen prior, including last night.

If it continued another 30 seconds , he may have plugged Froch , who I repeat was just as fucked. I agree that Froch took something out of Groves, but I think that is mainly down to the KO in the 2nd fight.
Mentally that took a lot away from Groves , and we know how much stock Groves put into the psychological side of things.
I also think that The Gutneckht tragedy ate away at Groves as well, Infact he’s almost said as much. It’s a massive burden to carry and should Groves retire like I think he might, I reckon he may even feel a sense of relief as well.
Groves is a hero in my book and while I’m gutted it didn’t go a bit better at the end, he has been an absolute fucking gent and I just wish he could’ve took that extra step.
He owes nobody a thing , he’s given us some amazing memories.

[Master]

I think Groves still has a big fight or two left in him and certainly would like to see him take on DeGale after he has rested and recuperated.

[p4pking]

Callum Smith looked very reassured in their. It’ll be interesting to see who he fights now. Probably a defence followed by getting someone from the other side of the pond to Anfield bext summer.
As for Groves, whatever he decides, I hope he stays happy. He’s given me a lot of pleasure over the years and has been a very skilful fighter. The only regret is that he didn’t get what he deserved in the 1st Froch fight.

I tried frantically to find a stream for this one and just couldn’t. What did Groves deserve in the first Froch fight, though? It’s not like he was stopped in the dying seconds of it, he was done and there was plenty of time left. Froch was a terrific finisher as much as anything else, that fight being seen as controversial is about as ridiculous as anything in boxing in recent years, especially with hindsight.

This could go on and on, but.....
1. Groves was fighting back at the time of the stoppage.
2.Froch was just as fucked as Groves.
3. Considering Froch had only won one fucking round, Groves deserved to be given a bit more time.
4. Why wasn’t the fight stopped in the 6th, when Groves fucking battered him?
Fucking hell, amazing that after a certain amount of time , people can twist what actually happened.

I really do understand most of what you’re saying. If the fight had been waved off in favor of Groves it wouldn’t have been controversial on several occasions prior. When it was called off though, was entirely appropriate. What if it was allowed to continue another 30 seconds and Groves was never the same guy? Ffs maybe he wasn’t anyways, based on everything we’ve seen prior, including last night.

If it continued another 30 seconds , he may have plugged Froch , who I repeat was just as fucked. I agree that Froch took something out of Groves, but I think that is mainly down to the KO in the 2nd fight.
Mentally that took a lot away from Groves , and we know how much stock Groves put into the psychological side of things.
I also think that The Gutneckht tragedy ate away at Groves as well, Infact he’s almost said as much. It’s a massive burden to carry and should Groves retire like I think he might, I reckon he may even feel a sense of relief as well.
Groves is a hero in my book and while I’m gutted it didn’t go a bit better at the end, he has been an absolute fucking gent and I just wish he could’ve took that extra step.
He owes nobody a thing , he’s given us some amazing memories.

I in no way agree Froch was “just as fucked” at the time, he certainly had been close to it but caught another wind. Otherwise fair enough. To be my usual miserable self though, there are no hero’s in my book, and Groves hasn’t given me any memories at all