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Groves v Smith

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    #122
    Sprinter Sacre
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    Groves looked bothered whenever he was clipped clean but he always came across a little chinny anyway and kind of over reacts to punches landed on him. Saying that I had him up by at least two rounds on my card simply because he was more active and Smith was picking a shot or two at a time whereas Groves was using the jab, putting in more volume and setting the pace. Weird fight tbh, it'll be interesting if Groves comes out in the coming weeks when things die down and say the injury happened again or it was just age or whatever. I really don't think a 100% Groves suffers any harm at the likes of Smith. Smith is decent but take away his monstrous size advantage and he's fairly average. Hopefully he fights the likes of Ramirez, Benavidez and Uzetacgui (spelling is definitely wrong).


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    #123
    nacho libre
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    I always fancied Smith to win this. Smith is a decent boxer and has a strong punch. He did not allow Groves to dictate the flow. He used his reach and physical superiority well, too. Groves did seem hurt by the body shot, but he did seem in greater trouble against Froch, and yet he pleaded with his corner to allow the fight to continue. Maybe it was due to him not having the desire anymore, or just a simple recognition that Smith had his number. As for the future, if he is to go on, i can see him and De Gale having a retirement fund match.


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    #124
    squinn2912
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    When I saw them standing beside one another at the weigh in I said Smith is going to eat Groves. It’s a shame but Groves isn’t anything like the fighter he was before froch. Very lucky to have ever held a belt despite coming close (ish) twice.
    Haven’t got through the whole thread but what are the opinions on Shane McGuigan? I often wondered if frampton made him look better than he is.


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