George Groves Record

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George Groves Record

Opponent: Callum Smith
Date: 28 September 2018
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: KO 7
Fight Summary: In the highly anticipated World Boxing Super Series final in Saudi Arabia, Groves defended his WBA title against the undefeated Callum Smith. After six tightly contested, tactical rounds, Smith exploited his height advantage and timed Groves’ rushing attacks. In the seventh, Smith connected with a staggering left hook that severely hurt Groves, following up with a heavy body shot that dropped him, ending Groves’ world championship reign and his professional career.

Opponent: Chris Eubank Jr.
Date: 17 February 2018
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Groves put on a masterclass of ring craft and tactical discipline to outbox the highly touted Chris Eubank Jr. in their WBSS semi-final clash. Groves controlled the distance with a stiff, stinging jab while neutralizing Eubank Jr.’s wild, explosive inside flurries. Despite suffering a severely dislocated shoulder in the final round, Groves fought through the immense pain to secure a comfortable unanimous decision victory.

Opponent: Jamie Cox
Date: 14 October 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 4
Fight Summary: Entering the World Boxing Super Series tournament as the top seed, Groves defended his WBA crown against fellow countryman Jamie Cox. Cox came out aggressively, trying to rough up the champion on the inside. Groves remained composed, weathered the early storm, and ended the contest clinically in the fourth round with a devastating, perfectly timed right hook to the body that left Cox unable to beat the count.

Opponent: Fedor Chudinov
Date: 27 May 2017
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: In his fourth attempt at a world title, Groves finally achieved his dream in front of a raucous Sheffield crowd. The rugged Russian Chudinov pressured Groves heavily early on, causing a nasty cut above Groves’ eye from a head clash. However, Groves rallied brilliantly in the fifth and sixth rounds, unleashing a relentless barrage of accurate, heavy combinations that dazed Chudinov against the ropes and forced the referee to step in.

Opponent: Eduard Gutknecht
Date: 18 November 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Groves turned in a thoroughly dominant performance against the durable veteran Eduard Gutknecht. Boxing intelligently from behind his trademark jab, Groves systematically broke down Gutknecht over 12 rounds, landing heavy right hands at will to capture a shutout unanimous decision. Sadly, the bout was overshadowed by Gutknecht collapsing in the dressing room afterward, requiring emergency surgery.

Opponent: Martin Murray
Date: 25 June 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: In a high-stakes, all-British domestic showdown, Groves faced the resilient Martin Murray in a world title eliminator. Groves established his superior hand speed and power early, rocking Murray significantly on multiple occasions. Though Murray showed immense heart to survive the onslaught, Groves comfortably won a wide unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards.

Opponent: David Brophy
Date: 09 April 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: KO 4
Fight Summary: Groves captured the vacant WBA International super-middleweight title with a precise performance against the undefeated David Brophy. Groves controlled the pace from the opening bell, systematically weakening his opponent before dropping Brophy with a vicious right hand to the body in the fourth round, prompting the referee to halt the bout.

Opponent: Andrea Di Luisa
Date: 30 January 2016
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: Teaming up with new trainer Shane McGuigan, Groves looked to bounce back from his world title heartbreak. Facing Italy’s Andrea Di Luisa, Groves looked sharp and aggressive, dropping his opponent twice in the fourth round with heavy combinations. In the fifth, another barrage from Groves prompted Di Luisa’s corner to throw in the towel.

Opponent: Badou Jack
Date: 12 September 2015
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: SD 12
Fight Summary: In his third shot at a world title, Groves traveled to Las Vegas to challenge WBC champion Badou Jack. Groves suffered a disastrous start, getting dropped in the opening round by a sharp right hand. While Groves showed grit to claw his way back into the fight and find success in the middle rounds, Jack’s steady body work earned him a narrow split-decision victory.

Opponent: Denis Douglin
Date: 22 November 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 7
Fight Summary: Making his debut on American soil in Liverpool, Groves faced the awkward, southpaw style of Denis Douglin. Douglin proved stubborn in the early going, trying to turn the fight into a rough inside battle. Groves remained patient, gradually timing his opponent before flooring Douglin with a massive right hand in the seventh, forcing an immediate stoppage.

Opponent: Christopher Rebrassé
Date: 20 September 2014
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Returning to the ring after consecutive defeats, Groves challenged European champion Christopher Rebrassé. Groves put on a boxing clinic, showcasing his elite speed and lateral movement to completely outclass the durable Frenchman over 12 rounds, capturing the European and WBC Silver titles via a wide unanimous decision.

Opponent: Carl Froch
Date: 31 May 2014
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: KO 8
Fight Summary: In one of the biggest domestic boxing events in British history, Groves rematched Carl Froch in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. The rematch was a cagey, tactical affair compared to their first bout, with both men trading momentum. In the eighth round, Froch connected with a spectacular, perfectly timed right cross that knocked Groves out cold, brutally ending the bitter rivalry.

Opponent: Carl Froch
Date: 23 November 2013
Result: Loss
Nature of the Result: TKO 9
Fight Summary: Challenging unified champion Carl Froch, Groves shocked the world by dropping the champion heavily in the opening round with a booming right hand. Groves outboxed Froch for the majority of the fight, landing devastating power shots. However, Froch rallied in the ninth, hurting Groves along the ropes, leading to a highly controversial, premature stoppage by referee Howard Foster.

Opponent: Noé González Alcoba
Date: 25 May 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: On the undercard of the Froch-Kessler rematch, Groves made a massive statement against the experienced Noé González Alcoba. Groves looked spectacular, dominating the action with terrifying speed and thudding power shots before dropping Alcoba in the fifth round with a booming right hand to force the stoppage.

Opponent: Baker Barakat
Date: 23 March 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: In a stay-busy fight in London, Groves made short work of Germany’s Baker Barakat. Groves immediately asserted his physical dominance, landing heavy punches at will before the referee halted the heavily one-sided contest early in the second round to save Barakat from taking further punishment.

Opponent: Dario German Balmaceda
Date: 09 March 2013
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Groves traveled to Wembley Arena to take on Argentina’s Dario German Balmaceda. Groves quickly dismantled Balmaceda, showcasing superior hand speed and accuracy to score multiple knockdowns before the referee stopped the mismatch in the third round.

Opponent: Glen Johnson
Date: 15 December 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 12
Fight Summary: Groves faced the ultimate litmus test against legendary former world champion Glen Johnson. Groves utilized a brilliant hit-and-move strategy, outspeeding the aging veteran and refusing to get dragged into a slugfest. Groves cruised to a shutout unanimous decision, proving he belonged at the world-class level.

Opponent: Francisco Sierra
Date: 28 July 2012
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Making his debut in the United States, Groves fought Francisco Sierra in San Jose. Groves overcame an early cut caused by a head clash, turning up the pressure to break down the rugged Mexican before forcing a technical knockout in the sixth round.

Opponent: Paul Smith
Date: 05 November 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 2
Fight Summary: Making the first defense of his British and Commonwealth titles, Groves faced a dangerous challenger in Paul Smith. Groves made stunningly quick work of the Liverpool native, landing a booming right hand that dropped Smith heavily in the second round, finishing the fight moments later.

Opponent: James DeGale
Date: 21 May 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: MD 12
Fight Summary: In a highly bitter grudge match between former amateur gym mates, Groves challenged undefeated rival James DeGale. Groves used superior footwork, counterpunching, and psychological warfare to outfox DeGale in a razor-thin, tactical battle, capturing the British title via a dramatic majority decision.

Opponent: Daniel Adotey Allotey
Date: 05 March 2011
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Groves defended his Commonwealth title in spectacular fashion against Ghana’s Daniel Adotey Allotey. Groves dominated from the opening bell, showcasing crisp combinations that completely overwhelmed Allotey until the referee stopped the fight in the fourth.

Opponent: Kenny Anderson
Date: 13 November 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Fighting for the vacant Commonwealth title, Groves faced the toughest test of his young career against Scotland’s Kenny Anderson. Groves was dropped for the first time in his career in the third round and looked in deep trouble. Showing immense championship heart, Groves weathered the storm, fought his way back, and stopped a tired Anderson in the sixth.

Opponent: Alfredo Contreras
Date: 31 July 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: Groves traveled to Las Vegas on the undercard of Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Juan Diaz II. Facing Mexico’s Alfredo Contreras, Groves put on an impressive display for the American crowd, picking Contreras apart before the referee waved the contest off in the sixth.

Opponent: Charles Adamu
Date: 03 April 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 6
Fight Summary: In just his ninth professional fight, Groves challenged the experienced Charles Adamu for the Commonwealth super-middleweight title. Groves put on a mature performance beyond his years, breaking down the veteran champion before stopping him in the sixth to win his first major championship.

Opponent: Grigor Sarohanian
Date: 22 January 2010
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Groves continued his rapid rise with a dominant performance against Grigor Sarohanian. Groves systematically broke down his opponent with heavy power shots from the opening bell, forcing a referee stoppage in the third round.

Opponent: Konstantin Makhankov
Date: 07 November 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: UD 8
Fight Summary: Stepping up to an eight-round contest for the first time, Groves faced the durable Konstantin Makhankov. Groves boxed intelligently, getting valuable rounds under his belt while winning every single round comfortably on the referee’s scorecard.

Opponent: Tadas Jonkus
Date: 16 October 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 4
Fight Summary: Fighting just twelve days after his previous bout, Groves dismantled Lithuania’s Tadas Jonkus. Groves completely dominated the action, stopping Jonkus in the fourth round of a scheduled six-rounder.

Opponent: Martins Kukulis
Date: 04 October 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 5
Fight Summary: Groves showcased his formidable power against Latvia’s Martins Kukulis. Systematically picking his opponent apart with heavy combinations, Groves forced the referee to step in and stop the fight in the fifth round.

Opponent: Sandor Polgar
Date: 25 April 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: Groves put on a blistering display of raw power against Hungary’s Sandor Polgar. Wasting absolutely no time, Groves blasted Polgar out of the contest in the very first round.

Opponent: Paul Samuels
Date: 28 March 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 1
Fight Summary: In his third professional fight, Groves destroyed the experienced Paul Samuels. Groves came out firing, trapping Samuels and unleashing a barrage that forced the referee to wave the fight off in the opening round.

Opponent: Romaric Hignard
Date: 01 February 2009
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: TKO 3
Fight Summary: Groves traveled to choice venue York Hall for his second professional outing. Facing France’s Romaric Hignard, Groves showcased superior speed and technique, breaking his opponent down for a third-round stoppage.

Opponent: Kirilas Psonko
Date: 15 November 2008
Result: Win
Nature of the Result: PTS 6
Fight Summary: Making his highly anticipated professional debut on the undercard of Haye vs. Barrett, Groves faced the durable Kirilas Psonko. The young prospect showcased his extensive amateur pedigree, comfortably outboxing Psonko over six rounds to earn a clear points victory.

George Groves Boxing Record

George Groves Boxing Record