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Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 04:19
by DougieC30
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 04:24
by Asterix
Haha, that puts Warren in his place.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 04:26
by Chambers2
It'll happen at some point. I still reckon Degale's destined for World titles
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 04:26
by crusader
Chambers2 wrote:It'll happen at some point. I still reckon Degale's destined for World titles
I agree
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 04:31
by JC
Good, I think DeGale needs to take it like a man, move on and use this loss as motivation. I don't think his management are doing him any favours by telling he's owed a rematch.
If he's got the talent, which he clearly has, he'll get his chance in the future.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:12
by alexpaterson
I'm glad the rematch isn't happening! Hopefully both men move on and make a massive rematch down the line.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:53
by gobbles
alexpaterson wrote:I'm glad the rematch isn't happening! Hopefully both men move on and make a massive rematch down the line.
I agree. Both will have really made their name in the wider public domain after Saturday. Everytime either fights a rematch will get a mention and it will be just massive in 18 months-2 years, which can only be good for British boxing
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:54
by freddydoesdallas
Good decision by the board. It was a close fight but not a robbery and to bow to demands of an immediate rematch would set a precedent
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:58
by Asterix
gobbles wrote:alexpaterson wrote:I'm glad the rematch isn't happening! Hopefully both men move on and make a massive rematch down the line.
I agree. Both will have really made their name in the wider public domain after Saturday. Everytime either fights a rematch will get a mention and it will be just massive in 18 months-2 years, which can only be good for British boxing
I agree with both of you.

Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 05:59
by leforge
gobbles wrote:alexpaterson wrote:I'm glad the rematch isn't happening! Hopefully both men move on and make a massive rematch down the line.
I agree. Both will have really made their name in the wider public domain after Saturday. Everytime either fights a rematch will get a mention and it will be just massive in 18 months-2 years, which can only be good for British boxing
Be much bigger fight then could fill a football ground with right promotion.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:15
by Josh1111
Groves should now try and get a euro shot whilst Degale should fight Anderson as a British eliminator
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:16
by DougieC30
Agree with all on here, its a good thing they anit boxing again straight away. Let it simmer for a while then it could be huge in a year or two. I think Warren said he's goni try get Degale out again in July, if he does it will be interesting to see who he gets for him. As for Groves, this win opens so many doors for him so he could be in with anyone next.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:25
by IRLangmaid25
I think the Board got it right, was a voluntary defence for both James DeGale and George Groves and the judges at ringside got decision right so there is no justification for an immediate rematch between DeGale and Groves at all, although when they are both in possession of world title fights I would not rule out a tasty rematch in the future packing out the O2 again. Groves' aim should be win the Lonsdale outright go for a European title shot and after that who knows. DeGale's aim should be get back into the ring as soon as possible rebuild his confidence with the aim of pushing again for the British title in the next 12-18 months when he has got a good run of results in tough fights that has restored his confidence and has won an eliminator for the title.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:36
by Pat Butcher
Superb use of that photograph for that story

Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:37
by stujones
It is a good decision not to grant an immediate rematch based on the result. Whilst I like to see immediate rematches for robberies, it shouldn't be the case for close decision. Is Kenny Anderson going to be the Mandatory (He was supposed to be fighting Groves in an eliminator). I can see Degale being installed as the next mandatory, and I would also agree with that. I do appreciate the "get back in the line" message of the BBBoC in that press release, but its not a very deep line is it. We don't really know where we stand with Magee, and who could also be considered..... Fielding?
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 06:49
by Ezzard
Groves got his win and if i were him i'd hold off for a rematch until there's a world belt involved. Groves has secured himself a big money fight for the future with that win.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 07:08
by rapid2
good.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 07:18
by cocobongo
just a query what is the boards policy on ordering rematches why is this different to say when they orded a fury big john rematch?
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 07:21
by Pat Butcher
cocobongo wrote:just a query what is the boards policy on ordering rematches why is this different to say when they orded a fury big john rematch?
Difference between the Fury - McDermott result to this is the Fury fight was a controvertial decision. Groves - DeGale was just tight but no robbery
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 07:44
by King Tubby
Is the Groves fight being shown on Sky this week?
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:19
by THEBUTCH
Glad to see the Board found their balls and made the right decision.
Grove has got his own career to get on with now....he's the man.
Does this mean Warren will revert to his old ways of WBU titles again :??

Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:21
by Bard of Boxrec
Why is everyone talking about this 'big money fight down the line for 'world honours'??'
Does everyone really think BOTH guys will get far enough for this to be realistic? I'm saying neither even get past Euro level.
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:22
by Camcas
I would rather see them fight each other again than someone like Anderson or Smith
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:35
by milpool
Pat Butcher wrote:
Superb use of that photograph for that story

My thoughts exactly ;;-)
Re: Board say NO to DeGale Groves rematch request
Posted: 24 May 2011, 08:37
by Ketchel
Camcas wrote:I would rather see them fight each other again than someone like Anderson or Smith
The Groves v Degale fight was not that great that I would not want to see it again in the short term. The Groves V Anderson fight however was a cracker and Anderson came in a short notice for that fight. Groves V Anderson II with Anderson getting full notice would be the fight I'd rather see.