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Eubank Jr to face Groves on February 17th

Written by Keeran Rajan on 23rd November 2017.

It is official! IBO Super-Middleweight Champion, Chris Eubank Jr (26-1) will face WBA Super-Middleweight Champion, George Groves (27-3).

The event will take place on February 17th, at the Manchester Arena.

Eubank Jr secured his place in the World Boxing Super Series semi-final, after knocking out Avni Yildirim.

A brutal left hook, concluding matters in the third round of their meeting in Germany; at the quarter final stage meanwhile, George Groves knocked out domestic rival Jamie Cox; in the fourth round with a devastating body shot in his respective semi-final.

β€œThere are fights that can capture a generation of fight fans, on February 17 in Manchester we have one,” said promoter Kalle Sauerland.

Sauerland added, β€œGroves vs Eubank will not only be one of the richest fights in UK history, it will be a fight and build up that will capture an entire nation. The Ali Trophy has made a sensational start across the globe but the largest indoor arena in Europe is a fitting stage for a fight that transcends the sport of boxing.”

The action is sure to make for an interesting watch.

It’s the classic match-up in boxing history. A boxer-puncher in Groves, against a come forward swarmer in Eubank Jr.

The winner of this World Boxing Super Series semi-final; will go on to face the winner of the Callum Smith vs Juergen Braehmer match-up.

A date has yet to be announced for that match-up.

The bad blood between the fighters has been palpable. Both fighters are likely to carry all the lingering bitterness between them into the ring, which should make for a memorable fight.

Here are just a few of the instances where George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr have traded barbs:

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