‘I still don’t know what hit me’: a brief history of one-punch knockouts
Every fighter with a modicum of power has a chance of victory, even when they’re struggling in the ring. Here are a few highlights from boxing history
June 2020
My favourite game
My favourite game: shock and awe at George Groves v Carl Froch
The pair’s first world title fight ended in controversy and began with an electric and memorable punch
January 2019
George Groves announces his retirement from boxing aged 30
The former world super-middleweight champion George Groves has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 30
July 2018
George Groves and Callum Smith to fight for titles in Saudi Arabia
The World Boxing Super Series super-middleweight final between George Groves and Callum Smith will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 28 September
April 2018
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James DeGale eyes one last crack at George Groves and a chunky pay day
After becoming a world champion for the second time in Las Vegas on Saturday, James DeGale wants to take on his end-of-career banker if George Groves is not forced to retire
February 2018
George Groves sets his sights while Chris Eubank Jr runs out of options
George Groves is to undergo an MRI scan on the left shoulder he damaged late in the unanimous points victory over Chris Eubank Jr
George Groves beats Chris Eubank Jr on points despite shoulder injury drama
George Groves defeated Chris Eubank Jr on a unanimous points decision in a brutal World Boxing Super Series semi-final at the Manchester Arena
George Groves beats Chris Eubank Jr: World Boxing Super Series - as it happened
George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr trade verbal blows before showdown
George Groves: ‘I don’t want to be damaged, but I haven’t earned enough yet’
November 2017
George Groves questions Chris Eubank Jr’s pedigree after ‘old man’ taunts
George Groves responded to ‘old man’ taunts from Chris Eubank Jr by questioning his pedigree as the buildup to their world title fight in February got fractious in good time
October 2017
My sights are set on Chris Eubank Jr, not retirement, insists George Groves
George Groves beats Jamie Cox in four and prepares for Eubank fight
January 2017
James DeGale: ‘The fear is very real … I’m scared of failing, I’m scared to lose’
James DeGale, the IBF world super-middleweight champion, tells Donald McRae how he will need the fear of failure to inspire him in a year that could net him £10m
November 2016
Eduard Gutknecht undergoes surgery after George Groves fight
George Groves’ opponent Eduard Gutknecht has undergone surgery after falling ill after their fight on Friday night
George Groves defeats Eduard Gutknecht to close in on world bout
Super-middleweight George Groves defeated Eduard Gutknecht on a unanimous points decision and the path could open up for him to fight James DeGale next year
George Groves sets sights on world title and grudge match with James DeGale
George Groves says he is in prime shape to rekindle his career, starting with what might be a tricky engagement at Wembley Arena against the 34-year-old Eduard Gutknecht
January 2016
Dominant George Groves sees off Andrea Di Luisa within five rounds
George Groves: ‘My biological clock is ticking – I need to win a world title’
November 2015
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Gennady Golovkin won’t lose sleep over threat from Canelo Alvárez
Kevin Mitchell
Gennady Golovkin remains the man to beat at middleweight after one-dimensional victory by Mexico’s Saúl ‘Canelo’ Alvárez over Miguel Cotto at the weekend
