Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
DeGale will go further. He lost the fight because his tactics were shit and he was over confident. He was never ever in trouble. Whereas I think Groves fought his best fight.

One fight after being humiliated in 60 seconds, Warren had Khan smashing Barrera around a packed out MEN. A couple of decent wins and everyone will be convinced DeGale was robbed against GRoves and will kill him in the rematch.
No way, they werent complacentworld weary long standing pros, they were both at the same stage in their careers and everyone thought De Gale was great because hed just beaten a blown up middle. Groves had the far tougher opponent, in the unbeaten Anderson and came through a rough patch and stopped him. Groves has proved he can turn it up to win and also that he can over come being an underdog.

De Gale on the other hand showed he was lazy and doesnt have very good skill. Hes like Chad Dawson, hes as good as hes getting because he doesnt have that work ethic.

Groves will go as far as his chin will let him, as long as he doesnt piss around with the low guard he can become a world champ.

When Calzaghe was due to fight Eubank, I watched maybe 6 of his previous fights and thought that he doesnt punch properly and all he has done so far is overwhelm so old journeymen. Look how far he went!

Was that Groves 12th fight? Hes only 23. I wouldnt put him in with any more walk overs from now on though other wise his progression will stagnate and plateau. If Froch beats Johnson, id go for a match with him (johnson). Groves needs to progressively up his comp to keep the skills and work rate progressing.