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Saint Storms to Explosive Win!

Undefeated George 'The Saint' Groves continued his march towards a world title with a stunning 5th round knockout victory on Saturday night.

make the sixth defence of his title against Groves and has suffered just two defeats in his 43-fight career.

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Boxing as chief support on the huge Sky Box Office Froch v Kessler showdown at the O2 Arena, Groves dominated from the off before producing a huge right hand to close the show. His opponent - Uruguayan Noe Gonzalez Alcoba was a former world title challenger who had only ever lost twice - to Felix Sturm and Adonis Stevenson, but Groves looked in control throughout as he produced one of his best performances to date in front of a sell out crowd.

"I'm only ever really happy with a perfect performance, and I don't think I'll ever get one of them. I'm always concentrating on how I can improve," he told Sky Sports.

groves-gonzalez"Today I think I controlled him from the start. The only mistake I made was trading a little bit recklessly when I didn't need to. At the same time, I love to fight. As much as I try not to, it always seems to come out - I can't hide it.

“The shots were landing hard; it was a process of wearing him down. I knew he wouldn't be able to cope with those shots.

"A few times he showed signs of weakness, but I tried to be patient. I got the sweet shot and put him away."

The 19th straight win of Groves' career pushes him closer to a world title and the Londoner admits he feels ready to step up and take on one of the champions - including compatriot Carl Froch.groves-gonzalez2

"People like Carl Froch are world champions and have been so for a long time. I understand why people think I'm not quite there," he added.

"But I'm ranked no 1 in the WBO, two in the WBA and three in the WBC, so they're not that many guys in front of me. And when they are put in front of me, I put guys to sleep.

"With Eddie's (promoter Hearn) help, I'm sure he'll deliver a world title. I think I'm ready, I know I'm ready."

 

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Read George's Biography HERE and Fight History HERE


 Post-fight Interview

The Saint talks to iFilm London following his 5th round stoppage win over Noe Gonzalez Alcoba at the O2 Arena on Saturday night...

 


make the sixth defence of his title against Groves and has suffered just two defeats in his 43-fight career.
 
THE STATS
Division: Super-Middleweight
Ratings - World: 6/892
Ratings - British: 2/49
D.O.B: 26.03.1988
Residence: London, UK
Won: 19 (KO15) 
Lost: 0
Drawn: 0
Rounds boxed: 95 - KO% 79
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