George Groves v Chris Eubank Jr. preview: Eubank to prove his credentials

Groves, though, is arguably the smarter boxer. He’s got good ring IQ, whereas Eubank Jr. will rely on technique and speedy combinations.

Predictions

The odds suggest this is will be a seriously close fight, and they’re probably not wrong. Groves is actually 11/8 outsider, while Eubank Jr. is 4/7 favourite.

Both fighters will have different motivations. Groves is constantly underestimated as a boxer and he’ll be out to prove, once again, he’s top dog.

Eubank Jr. will be looking to move out from under his famous father’s shadow and walk the walk.

The pair were former sparring partners years ago, and according to various accounts, all those sessions were action-packed and extremely close, so this bout could be initially cagey.

Don’t expect a first-round blow-up. This one should go into the later rounds, or even to the scorecards.

The Coral News Team is going to get off the fence and side with Eubank Jr.

Groves is the proven fighter at this level, and he’s the slightly bigger man, but it’s hard to get away from Eubank’s combination of speed and power.

He’s also a nasty, ruthless boxer and does not care about hurting his opponent. The 7/4 on offer for a Eubank Jr. KO/TKO or Disqualification is worth backing.

In the Round Group betting, it could pay to get involved on the 6/1 about Eubank Jr. winning in rounds 9-12.

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