In a recent interview with Sky Sports, former boxer and now trainer George Groves introduced a new prospect. Groves, who rose to fame in the boxing world, believes this young talent will be the “future of boxing.”
George Groves, who fought in the 75-kilogram division as an amateur, has a remarkable track record. He won the Senior ABA Championship in 2006 and 2007, triumphing in several international arenas. During his amateur career, Groves accumulated 66 wins in 76 fights, with 40 of those victories coming by stoppage. One of his most notable achievements was his victory over James DeGale, who later went on to become an Olympic and world champion.
Groves currently works as a trainer at the Dale Youth Academy. This gym is well-known in the boxing community for having trained figures such as Groves himself, Olympic gold medalist James DeGale, and heavyweight Daniel Dubois.
Now, George Groves has taken on the role of trainer for Lucas Roehrig, a young boxing prospect aiming to make a name for himself in the cruiserweight division.
During the interview, Groves expressed his excitement about Roehrig’s potential. According to Groves, the young boxer has shown phenomenal talent and has significantly improved over the past few years as an amateur. The trainer is fully confident that now is the time for Roehrig to shine as a professional and climb to the top of the boxing world.
Roehrig, 21, is preparing for his new stage as a professional. The boxer debuted on November 27, 2011, against Isaac Okoh, and currently holds a record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 5 knockouts. This talented fighter has gained experience facing tough opponents and has also sparred with IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.
With George Groves’ support, Lucas Roehrig seems to have a bright future ahead. As he continues his career at the Dale Youth Academy, both Groves and boxing fans will be eager to see how the young boxer progresses on the global professional boxing stage.
Meet the new talent George Groves is looking to take to the top 🤝 pic.twitter.com/dFAIrBbVNl
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) October 22, 2024
— Lucas Roehrig (@LucasRoehrig) October 22, 2024
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