Super-middleweight contender ‘Saint’ George Groves admits he has turned down an ‘unsatisfactory’ offer to fight heated rival Carl Froch, but insists it is a fight he wants to take place sooner rather than later.
“I am unsure why Carl Froch has today (24/01/14) released a statement implying I do not wish to take the fight, as I was under the impression we are still in negotiations,” said Groves. “The Matchroom offer in question came with many stipulations and options I felt were unsatisfactory.
“I am currently awaiting an improved offer from his promoter, as well as speaking to other promoters interested in promoting this fight.”
Groves, controversially stopped by Froch in the pair’s epic first encounter, won public support for both his heroic performance and display of sportsmanship that November night. And now, two months on, he is keen to exact revenge on Froch and right perceived wrongs.
“If I didn’t want to fight Carl Froch then I wouldn’t have invested so much time and money into appealing with the IBF over the dubious outcome of the first fight,” said Groves. “And I await the outcome of that hearing in the very near future.”
