May

From The Telegraph: Groves wants warrior spirit in Froch rematch

George Groves says he is looking to call on the warrior spirit of Nigel Benn for his grudge super middleweight title rematch against Carl Froch on May 31. The hatred between the British rivals reminds many of the Benn-Eubank clashes of the ’90s.

May

Dougie’s Friday mailbag

by Doug Fischer

Fans share their thoughts on Adonis Stevenson, Froch-Groves II, today’s top trainers and their popularity, Juan Manuel Marquez’s punching power, the public’s interest in Floyd Mayweather Jr., and much more in this week’s Friday mailbag. Enjoy!

May

From The Telegraph: New York referee considered for Froch-Groves II

by Doug Fischer

American referee Charlie Fitch has been put forward for the May 31 Carl Froch-George Groves rematch, with both teams to agree this weekend over his presence as the third man in the ring at Wembley Stadium in London. Groves insisted that no officials be from the UK.

May

George Groves vows to stop Carl Froch ‘in three rounds’

by Doug Fischer

George Groves has vowed to stop Carl Froch early in their May 31 rematch at Wembley Stadium in London. Groves says he will dictate the fight in the return bout with the IBF super middleweight titleholder, who stopped him controversially in their first bout.

May

From The Telegraph: George Groves’ trainer concerned about fouls

by Doug Fischer

George Groves’ trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick says he is “extremely concerned about the fouling of Carl Froch” in their highly anticipated rematch at Wembley Stadium in London, fouling that he says “could kill a man.”

May

George Groves signs long-term deal with Team Sauerland

by Doug Fischer

Super middleweight contender George Groves has taken a surprise turn ahead of his return clash with bitter rival Carl Froch at the end of the month by signing for German promoter Team Sauerland.

May

Lem’s latest: Anthony Joshua-Matt Legg on Carl Froch-George Groves II

by Lem Satterfield

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook brings us news on heavyweight prospect Anthony Joshua, the undercard of the Carl Froch-George Groves rematch and much more.

May

Gennady Golovkin to return on July 26 at Madison Square Garden

by Doug Fischer

Gennady Golovkin will return to the ring on July 26 at Madison Sqaure Garden in New York City against an opponent to be named. Former beltholder Daniel Geale is the front-runner to face the undefeated WBA middleweight titleholder in the HBO-televised fight.

May

Returning Mikkel Kessler eyes Andre Ward, Carl Froch, Gennady Golovkin

by Lem Satterfield

Former four-time super middleweight titleholder Mikkel Kessler announced that he will continue to fight at a Wednesday press conference in his native Copenhagen, Denmark. The 35-year-old veteran had contemplated retirement.