George Groves is the top ranked middleweight with plenty of good reason as he holds the World Boxing Association World Super Middleweight title and is the top ranked middleweight by nearly all major publications. But his upcoming WBA Super Middleweight title defense bout against Callum Smith may be one of the toughest of his career. Smith is undefeated and ranked fourth in the world. Both of these Englishmen will be fighting in Saudi Arabia instead of their homeland due to this being a World Boxing Super Series showdown. Few fights this year have been as eagerly anticipated.
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Boxing Odds at BookMaker.eu
Callum Smith: +128
George Groves: -150
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The bout between George Groves (28-3, 20 knockouts) and Callum Smith (24-0, 17 knockouts) for Groves’ World Boxing Association World Super Middleweight title belt is scheduled for 12 rounds and will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on September 28.Check listings for TV and pay per view options.
Groves vs. Smith Fight Preview
Among the big topics of conversation for this championship bout between George Groves and Callum Smith is the fact that Groves dislocated his shoulder last February in his World Boxing Super Series semi final win over Chris Eubank Jr. But everyone says that Groves has completely recovered and that there should not be a problem with the shoulder for this highly touted bout against Smith. Smith himself is coming off wins over Sweden’s Erik Skoglund and Holland’s Nieky Holzken.
Groves has been quite confident leading up to this fight and says he does not expect any trouble at all from Smith. While at the same time Groves does admit that Smith will be his toughest opponent yet in this series tournament. Groves is the favorite but there are certainly more than enough bargain hunters taking a flyer on the undefeated and fully capable Smith. Groves did say that he will need to be on his A-Game to secure victory.
Despite Groves predicting a comfortable fight, Smith’s trainer was recently bragging about how they have discovered how Groves can be knocked out. And since that has already happened on two occasions the boast is not without merit.
Groves has boasted that he is in the best form of his boxing career. Smith said that Groves words are nothing but his opinion and that he is in a great place with a training regimen that has gone exceptionally well.
Smith was happy to finally appear at a world championship fight press conference and said that he has been ready to do so for quite some time. He appreciates this opportunity to become a world champion and that he believes he is more than good enough to complete his mission to win the championship. He realizes that he will have to step it up another level. And not just another level but the best level he has ever fought at for his career.
Groves did admit that there were times during his should rehab that he doubted whether or not he would ever return to the ring. This fight has been delayed since June in order to give him time to recover. Groves now says his shoulder is better than ever. In fact, he said it is “bulletproof.”
Boxing Betting Tips
While Groves is a respected defending champion his shoulder issues may be a bigger factor than expected. Smith is a live dog that is more than capable of stepping up to championship level. Smith brings good value as a fully capable underdog that may prove to be the better boxer by the end of this bout. Look for Smith to make history and win the biggest fight of his career.
Boxing Picks: Callum Smith
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With the boxing odds atBookMaker Sportsbook!, you can bet on boxing all year, from smaller cards to pay-per-view events. Access live betting lines from your mobile deviceat BookMaker Sportsbook. Callum Smith vs. George Groves takes place on September 28, 2018 at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Please check listings for viewing options and coverage.
