I WILL BEAT EU BLACK AND BLUE
Groves eyes Stamford Bridge for showdown with Eubank Jnr
GEORGE GROVES wants his beloved Stamford Bridge to host his World Boxing Super Series showdown with Chris Eubank Jnr.
Making the first defence of his WBA super-middleweight title at Wembley Arena, Groves clinically stopped Jamie Cox in the fourth round with a powerful right to the body. And he claims Eubank will be dealt with just as decisively when they meet in the semi-final, probably in January or February. Chelsea fan Groves said: “We’re looking at the Stamford Bridge fixture list, and the last week of January, when Chelsea are away. Kalle Sauerland, my promoter, promised me we’re going to fight there.” And when it comes to his opponent, already Groves is less than impressed. He said: “Eubank is a performer first, a fighter second – he is always aware of how he’s being perceived. He will relish the big occasion, he was desperate to fight me as he knows it’s a big fight. “I’ve been looking forward to the Eubank Jnr fight for a while. He has improved, but he hasn’t boxed anyone on my level and if I box like I did against Cox he doesn’t stand a chance.” Cox was asked who he expected to win, and said: “Groves. He’s got a very good brain and is capable with his power.”