I was at this show, great undercard and a great night. I had groves win it by a round. What I remember most though was Tyson Fury sat 3 rows in front of me taking his top off and swearing at Chisora. Fury then was escorted out by security. Chisora was acting pretty chilled
jaber Haha i had a few drinks also, I was standing there, my mouth open gawping, I pointed it out to my friend and he was asking "who's Tyson Fury" I felt like giving my mate a slap for that comment.
jaber my friend? Well he would come along to the fights to be sociable, and hang out with us, obviously he's heard of Tyson Fury now, but this is the sort of character he is, he went to watch a boxing show with us at Whitchurch leisure centre in Bristol, joe calzaghe was introduced to the crowd this was after joe had just beaten Eubank, and hardly anyone approached him! My friend saw a heavyweight boxer called Pele Reid box on the undercard and he left the show raving about him, "next heavyweight champ of the world!" Was what he said, I still wind him up today nearly 20 years later! Where's pele Reid now? 😂
One of the closest fights I've seen in ages. Love watching this fight. Two very talented fighters. Let's hope sometime in the future they meet again. I had DeGale winning though, 115-113. The kind of fight an aspiring boxer can learn from. Skill, will and heart will take you to the top.
totally agree with you winning a Olympic gold medal is something not every boxer can boast about having.. did well even tho he's been out of action for a while and this was a nice comeback for him.
Cant wait to see Degale fight for a world title! So much class! Light on the feet, great head movemnt, blocks with shoulders forearms n elbows, n there arent many long armed fighter who can shortin them up for a tactical phone booth fight! I luv it! Its like like someone took Degale out of a time machine! So much old school boxing knowledge its insane... Even I feel robbed aftr watchn dat fight. U should still b undefeated!
I saw some of DeGale last night. He looked superb in short bursts. He spent too much time on the ropes making himself an easier target than someone of his ability should be. The opponent was fit, determined+ difficult. The fact that DeGale had only one fight in a year showed at times. DeGale is very skilful, you cannot win the Olympic title at that weight class without good speed+ skill. With the right attiude, management+ tactics he can reach world championship level within 2 years from now.
really impressed with groves, kid is constantly improoving, here he showed really good boxing on the back foot upsetting degeales rhtym, against froch he held the center of the ring, if he keeps getting better he will be a great champ.
***** So just because I have an opinion I have low self esteem? how did you calculate that? with your pea brain...lol He's not a good boxing, he'll end up a journey man soon.
was looking forward to see who won until I saw a suggested video on the side say " DEGALE POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER LOSS TO GROVES". cheers youtube!
This was the fight I discovered how camera angles and commentary matter to the TV viewing audience. I watched it on SKY and had Groves winning it easily. Watching on Frank Warren Tv with Colin Hart it certainly looks a different fight. But on Fight Night it was clear that Groves had nicked it with his beautiful ring generalship and boxing skills.
That was either a degale win or a draw at best for gg and I'm a massive gg fan but he got a lucky decision here. Buzzing for gg vs jr tonight should be a great fight can't wait 👌
When DeGale celebrates prematurely, I'd put it on par with the time Michael Jackson accepted that award he was supposed to be presenting. Ooooh a bit awkward. Still, he was unlucky not to get the decision.
I agree. DeGale was the one attacing, trying to engage, trying to "make" the fight. Groves was content to defend, avoid getting hit, but not throwing enough counter punches especially from rounds 6-12. Whilst it was a competeive fight and Groves started well. I had DeGale winning this fight 7-5. I hope they re-match whilst they are still top level boxers. I favour DeGale to win because I think he is the more talented of the two+ with the right attitude+ management should go further.
GK Musik "It would appear Groves has a longer reach". Aren't commentators meant to know the fighters that they're commentating on? That old guy is on the old juice throughout this fight.
Groves landed more scoring punches whilst De Gale landed the eye catching punches. Definitely a Groves win though but upon watching it again it's tighter than I thought.
Hart said in the second round that DeGale made him miss...did he not see the punches landing...most people believe what they hear, but i believe in what i see...i think groves just nicked it
Great fight for British boxing fans! I scored it: Degale 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 (115) Groves 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 (114) Even though I think Degale won, rounds 3,4,10 and 12 were very close and could have gone either way, so a majority decision to Groves is not by any means a robbery. I hope they fight again when one of them has a world title
I disagree with those claiming DeGale won. Some rounds were close, but Groves shaded nearly all of them in my book. He simply executed his gameplan better. Froch beats both of these guys handidly, though.
I would encourage all boxing fans, if you do not like the commentary on a fight or you want to focus on the fight and watch it properly turn the volume down so you will only see the fight and not hear Bullshit! it works
DeGale was able to cope with Groves and showed that he could hurt Groves, but he lost because he totally lost the initiative and failed to be proactive.
With 25 seconds left in the 3rd round the announcer says, "It's very watchable." What? He better not ever call a Mayweather fight boring. LOL Up until this point in the third round, I don't know if I've ever seen less punches less punches landed in a fight. And many of the punches that do land seem kind of soft.
Yeah I had DeGale winning it by 1, but can't say he was robbed as it could have gone either way. There were a good five rounds which could have legitimately went either way.
dont wanna keep repeating what everyone else has already said but the commentary was so misleading.does anyone know if theres a vid of this on line with the origional sky sports commentary?
i would love to see a re-match between them, did you watch chunky's fight yesterday against that Italian guy, he approached the fight with a better attitude i would also say he showed alot of class but it was in short bursts and surprisingly mahamoudy had a hard head went full twelve i thought chunky was going to finnish him early because in the first 3 rounds he showed constant good performance more combos and movement etc..im happy he won tho he clearly was the better boxer.
I have to say that i watched the whole fight, and really feel that Degale done the job and won that. He was pushing the fight from beginning to end and hurt Groves a few times also landed the more meaningful shots imo..
I wanted Groves to win. But I think Degale looked more dangerous in those few spurts esp when he hurt groves later on. I hope I'm wrong but I think if Degale gets a coach who understands a bit more about strategy and brings him to his potential then I think he might do a job on Groves next time. George was quite lucky there. Loathe as I am to admit that.
If Degales wishes to genuinely progress and exploit his potential, he needs to get with Matchroom. I believe Degale won this fight, but Groves has improved greatly since then and will reach new heights simply due to strong promotion and management. I dont even really see anything of Degale unfortunately. Apart from having an annoying way about him, he actually does have genuine ability. Wont somethings wrong mate you have to be brave and make a change!!
quite of a stinker to be fair , that's what happen sometimes when u got a bad blood between 2 boxers , they are either engaging into a brawl or just playing chess and chess only , afraid of the idea they might make slight mistake and lose to the nemesis
I had to check the commentary was actually in sync it was so bizarrely wrong. According to the commentator groves didnt throw a punch in rd 8 but the slow motion highlight shows him hitting degale cleanly 3 nice shots. When you have the bias of blinders you can see anything you want even over reality staring you in the face
because the way that bouts are scored is called, '10 point must system'. judges must do their upmost to give the round to one fighter unless the absolutely cannot.
when the announcer says still undefeated de gale thinks hes won then realises none of them have lost hahaha
Ryan Cummins you seem to hate white people yet you are mixed race so you are half Caucasian.
nice one buddy have a lovely week
at least we haven't got pubic hair on our heads
Ryan Cummins Pretty funny seeing an ugly black guy spurt out racism on the internet. You obviously no nothing about the history of your own race
I was at this show, great undercard and a great night. I had groves win it by a round. What I remember most though was Tyson Fury sat 3 rows in front of me taking his top off and swearing at Chisora. Fury then was escorted out by security. Chisora was acting pretty chilled
L Rodd really lol never got it on video?
jaber Haha i had a few drinks also, I was standing there, my mouth open gawping, I pointed it out to my friend and he was asking "who's Tyson Fury"
I felt like giving my mate a slap for that comment.
But in his defence it was before the first fury v chisora fight. And only true boxing fans knew about fury at that time
L Rodd that's not true I remember his first fights being on itv or channel 5 ur friend should of knew tyson if he from UK.when was this fight 012?
jaber
my friend? Well he would come along to the fights to be sociable, and hang out with us, obviously he's heard of Tyson Fury now, but this is the sort of character he is, he went to watch a boxing show with us at Whitchurch leisure centre in Bristol, joe calzaghe was introduced to the crowd this was after joe had just beaten Eubank, and hardly anyone approached him!
My friend saw a heavyweight boxer called Pele Reid box on the undercard and he left the show raving about him, "next heavyweight champ of the world!" Was what he said, I still wind him up today nearly 20 years later! Where's pele Reid now? 😂
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And STILL undefeated, and the NEW champion... and STILL a British guy... and STILL a boxer...
Jimmy Lennon jr has a flair for the dramatic
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One of the closest fights I've seen in ages. Love watching this fight. Two very talented fighters. Let's hope sometime in the future they meet again. I had DeGale winning though, 115-113. The kind of fight an aspiring boxer can learn from. Skill, will and heart will take you to the top.
DeGale? Robbed? In THIS fight?
People fanboying over DeGale 'cause of his Gold Medal and saying he was robbed...
Fucking wild.
Robbed 100%. DeGale is a cut above Groves.
calgacus_ reid Didn't show it in that fight.
Groves was moving backwards all fight and would never lead ever. How you can imply Groves is better or that he won this fight is baffling mate.
calgacus_ reid Well that's me, David Haye and whole other bunch who are bound to baffle you, I guess.
SinisterSkyline Correct. David Haye trained out of the same gym and had the same trainer as Groves so he is not going to say otherwise is he?
I like Groves more as a person, but they are both pretty good fighters.
Can't see either being world class beating but entertaining to watch for sure.
We gonna hear the bell in a minute... the bell rings in 5 seconds!
first time watching these two fighters. i have to say, i am a fan now. hope they come to the US and fight soon.
I remember watching this live. I was so glad that Groves won :)
Groves won this pretty fair and square
Adam Booth, Mick Williamson, Dave Coldwell and Ruban Tabarez, what a team!!!
totally agree with you winning a Olympic gold medal is something not every boxer can boast about having.. did well even tho he's been out of action for a while and this was a nice comeback for him.
Cant wait to see Degale fight for a world title! So much class! Light on the feet, great head movemnt, blocks with shoulders forearms n elbows, n there arent many long armed fighter who can shortin them up for a tactical phone booth fight! I luv it! Its like like someone took Degale out of a time machine! So much old school boxing knowledge its insane... Even I feel robbed aftr watchn dat fight. U should still b undefeated!
Grooves needs to take it up a notch to compete with Froch.
I saw some of DeGale last night. He looked superb in short bursts. He spent too much time on the ropes making himself an easier target than someone of his ability should be.
The opponent was fit, determined+ difficult. The fact that DeGale had only one fight in a year showed at times. DeGale is very skilful, you cannot win the Olympic title at that weight class without good speed+ skill. With the right attiude, management+ tactics he can reach world championship level within 2 years from now.
Grove's body now is much more better he has changed so much
really impressed with groves, kid is constantly improoving, here he showed really good boxing on the back foot upsetting degeales rhtym, against froch he held the center of the ring, if he keeps getting better he will be a great champ.
Degale is a bum. Not likeable at all. Too full of himself.
*****
So just because I have an opinion I have low self esteem? how did you calculate that? with your pea brain...lol
He's not a good boxing, he'll end up a journey man soon.
kirk side So Groves has respect? Don't get me wrong I like Groves but both him and DeGale lack respect for any opponent.
HDsharp you are the real bum. You couldn't last a minute in the ring with him.
ash gill
I'll kick him in the nuts.
HDsharp I'm struggling to see something funny in that sentence.
Round 1 - 10-9 Degale - 10-9 Degale
Round 2 - 10-9 Groves - 19-19
Round 3 - 10-9 Groves - 29-28 Groves
Round 4 - 10-9 Groves - 39-37 Groves
Round 5 - 10-9 Groves - 49-46 Groves
Round 6 - 10-9 Degale - 58-56 Groves
Round 7 - 10-9 Groves - 68-65 Groves
Round 8 - 10-9 Degale - 77-75 Groves
Round 9 - 10-9 Degale - 86-85 Groves
Round 10 - 10-9 Groves - 96-94 Groves
Round 11 - 10-9 Degale - 105-104 Groves
Round 12 - 10-10 - 115-114 Groves
was looking forward to see who won until I saw a suggested video on the side say " DEGALE POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER LOSS TO GROVES". cheers youtube!
LOL
This was the fight I discovered how camera angles and commentary matter to the TV viewing audience. I watched it on SKY and had Groves winning it easily. Watching on Frank Warren Tv with Colin Hart it certainly looks a different fight. But on Fight Night it was clear that Groves had nicked it with his beautiful ring generalship and boxing skills.
Have to love the DeGale commentator love
Groves very lucky to get this one. Same ref as the Froch vs Groves fight as well. DeGale won this as far as I'm concerned.
AlJeffersonA1 Put your OTHER glasses on! LOL ;-))
Fascinating fight, horrendous commentary, and I quote "the bell'll go in a minute" ? ?
degale took this
Degale scored all the hardest punches. He also had Groves backing up all the time.
Groves liked by the people sure! DeGale is the money and big time talent wow!!
That was either a degale win or a draw at best for gg and I'm a massive gg fan but he got a lucky decision here. Buzzing for gg vs jr tonight should be a great fight can't wait 👌
When DeGale celebrates prematurely, I'd put it on par with the time Michael Jackson accepted that award he was supposed to be presenting. Ooooh a bit awkward.
Still, he was unlucky not to get the decision.
GREAT UPLOAD DUDE
how did Degale lose this???!
I agree. DeGale was the one attacing, trying to engage, trying to "make" the fight. Groves was content to defend, avoid getting hit, but not throwing enough counter punches especially from rounds 6-12.
Whilst it was a competeive fight and Groves started well. I had DeGale winning this fight 7-5.
I hope they re-match whilst they are still top level boxers.
I favour DeGale to win because I think he is the more talented of the two+ with the right attitude+ management should go further.
worst commentary ever
Agree. How they both get a gig commentating is beyond me. Especially the old yin. He would give an Askit powder a sore head.
GK Musik "It would appear Groves has a longer reach". Aren't commentators meant to know the fighters that they're commentating on? That old guy is on the old juice throughout this fight.
James Tunstall Ha! Yh you would have thought!
GK Musik Yeah they were clearly rooting against Groves.
Groves landed more scoring punches whilst De Gale landed the eye catching punches. Definitely a Groves win though but upon watching it again it's tighter than I thought.
DeGale smashed him in my opinion...
Don't know how Groves won this one mind!
close fight, no one can call this fight a robbery, and the judges for once did a great job
I had degale up by two rounds but I'm a big fan of groves.both will be champions.
Hart said in the second round that DeGale made him miss...did he not see the punches landing...most people believe what they hear, but i believe in what i see...i think groves just nicked it
Everything for a reason
How could the fans booed the man who won the Olympic gold medal for England :-)
Great fight for British boxing fans! I scored it:
Degale 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 10 10 9 9 10 (115)
Groves 9 10 9 10 10 9 10 9 9 10 10 9 (114)
Even though I think Degale won, rounds 3,4,10 and 12 were very close and could have gone either way, so a majority decision to Groves is not by any means a robbery. I hope they fight again when one of them has a world title
12:07 Beautiful counter right hook by DeGale.
some fire in hes ring lol
whatever anyone thinks, colin hart doe come out with some gems.
any ideas on james degales ring entrance music please people????
I disagree with those claiming DeGale won. Some rounds were close, but Groves shaded nearly all of them in my book. He simply executed his gameplan better. Froch beats both of these guys handidly, though.
I would encourage all boxing fans, if you do not like the commentary on a fight or you want to focus on the fight and watch it properly turn the volume down so you will only see the fight and not hear Bullshit!
it works
Thank god someone agrees with me, i was half way through the fight and a had to turn it off because those two gimps was doing my head in!!
its a shame he left the hayemaker camp. you can see david hayes genuine happiness for him
If Groves performed like how he did in the championship rounds there would be no controversy
George is a very good boxer actually,very skillful....
In fairness in was very very close, I think a draw would have been fair
De gale won that! Defo should of been a rematch
DeGale was able to cope with Groves and showed that he could hurt Groves, but he lost because he totally lost the initiative and failed to be proactive.
With 25 seconds left in the 3rd round the announcer says, "It's very watchable." What? He better not ever call a Mayweather fight boring. LOL Up until this point in the third round, I don't know if I've ever seen less punches less punches landed in a fight. And many of the punches that do land seem kind of soft.
Once the 4th round starts, they're like statues for over 20 seconds.... LOL
I've got Groves winning and Degael is an excellent fighter himself
More punches landed = groves ,,, the decision was right in my book,,, close one though,,,
The two commentators were so pissed with the result
How did Groves win this? He did nothing in this fight. DeGale won.
Yeah I had DeGale winning it by 1, but can't say he was robbed as it could have gone either way. There were a good five rounds which could have legitimately went either way.
I thought degale was gonna rake this to the next level but it was groves who used his brain more and u can see this as the fight goes on.
groves lost that fight, what a load of shit
Just because it's a contact sport it doesn't mean you have to be on the front foot.
dont wanna keep repeating what everyone else has already said but the commentary was so misleading.does anyone know if theres a vid of this on line with the origional sky sports commentary?
anyone know degales entrance music???
degale won this hands down.. groves still a good boxer but degale is in a different class!
i would love to see a re-match between them, did you watch chunky's fight yesterday against that Italian guy, he approached the fight with a better attitude i would also say he showed alot of class but it was in short bursts and surprisingly mahamoudy had a hard head went full twelve i thought chunky was going to finnish him early because in the first 3 rounds he showed constant good performance more combos and movement etc..im happy he won tho he clearly was the better boxer.
Groves was smart in last 10 seconds. Gave him the definitive round.
I have to say that i watched the whole fight, and really feel that Degale done the job and won that. He was pushing the fight from beginning to end and hurt Groves a few times also landed the more meaningful shots imo..
That wasn't a fight it was a tickling contest
only because groves is a pussy
116-115 I had it in favour of James Degale. I think he has every right for a shot against Froch.
116-113 DeGale was my scorecard.
i thought degale was the aggressor in that fight an landed the big shots
I wanted Groves to win. But I think Degale looked more dangerous in those few spurts esp when he hurt groves later on. I hope I'm wrong but I think if Degale gets a coach who understands a bit more about strategy and brings him to his potential then I think he might do a job on Groves next time. George was quite lucky there. Loathe as I am to admit that.
I miss the days when boxing matches continued till one man was knocked out
nice upload
Froch is going to smash him to bits hahahahahhaha
I wondering why i Couldn't remember this fight?...Then i Saw this...
If Degales wishes to genuinely progress and exploit his potential, he needs to get with Matchroom. I believe Degale won this fight, but Groves has improved greatly since then and will reach new heights simply due to strong promotion and management. I dont even really see anything of Degale unfortunately. Apart from having an annoying way about him, he actually does have genuine ability. Wont somethings wrong mate you have to be brave and make a change!!
quite of a stinker to be fair , that's what happen sometimes when u got a bad blood between 2 boxers , they are either engaging into a brawl or just playing chess and chess only , afraid of the idea they might make slight mistake and lose to the nemesis
Not supporting any fighter but! Degale most certainly was the better fighter, sometimes these decisions happen.
@kiewhite yeh the channel name is frankwarren so im not suprised that the commentator was on the payroll Lol...
James is a lovely fighter ! Groves..............we know about !
@xDet3rmin4tionx So right! Olympics, World Cup, Masters. Golf Rugby is all free to watch on TV...and then those Judges!!!!!
Hard to believe James lives near me
I would like to see Andre Dirrel vs Degale.
Dirrell all day
Dirrel would win definitely altough he is an actor. (laughing out loud)
Armani Monteiro looks like you got what you wanted
Steven Williams YEAH lol :D it will be awesome!
DeGale just beat him lol
I agree.10-10 rounds and 10-8 rounds should be used more.
Is it possible for both of them to get a Loss on their record?
I had to check the commentary was actually in sync it was so bizarrely wrong. According to the commentator groves didnt throw a punch in rd 8 but the slow motion highlight shows him hitting degale cleanly 3 nice shots. When you have the bias of blinders you can see anything you want even over reality staring you in the face
well theres an hour of my life ill never get back
De gale goes to celebrate as the announcer says 'still undefeated' then remembers groves still has has his '0'
i laughed my head off when degay thought he won,keep it up george
because the way that bouts are scored is called, '10 point must system'. judges must do their upmost to give the round to one fighter unless the absolutely cannot.
It's noway anybody can say Boxing is dead with a stadium full of fans like that.
How did James DeGale loose that! Carl froch is going to pummel him
So little comment on de gale switching orthodox all the time
Do you reckon Degale gave Groves his purse like he said he would in the press conference?
They are going to be biased towards De Gale he is a frank warren contracted fighter George Groves wasn't at this point.