George Groves (boxer)
| George Groves | |
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Groves in 2011
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Saint George |
| Rated at | Super-middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 1⁄2 in (182 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
26 March 1988 Hammersmith, West London, England |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 3 |
George Groves (born 26 March 1988) is a British professional boxer. He has held multiple regional super-middleweight championships, including the Commonwealth title from 2010 to 2013; the British title from 2011 to 2012; and the European title in 2014, as well as having challenged three times for a world title between 2013 and 2015. As an amateur, Groves won the ABA middleweight title twice, in 2007 and 2008.
Groves generally fought in the 75 kilograms (165 lb) division as an amateur and won the Senior ABA championship for his weight in 2006 and 2007. He also fought in championships around the world and won medals in places such as Russia, Estonia, Bosnia, Morocco and the United States. In 2006, he defeated future Olympic and world champion James DeGale and compiled a total amateur record of 66 wins out of 76 fights with 40 stoppage victories.
Groves turned professional on 15 November 2008 and joined the Hayemaker Promotions stable. His first fight as a professional took place in November 2008 at The O2 Arena, on the undercard of David Haye's win over Monte Barrett with a six-round win over Kirill Pshonko. His next outing in February 2009, saw him score a third round stoppage over Romaric Hignard in a fight at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. He followed the victory up in March defeating Paul Samuels at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, and in April travelled to Belfast to dispose of Sandor Polgar.
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