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Eubank Jr Reveals What He Said To Groves During Intense Face Off

Eubank Jr Reveals What He Said To Groves During Intense Face Off

The pair of super-middleweights hit the championship mark at Friday's weigh in.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Fight night is approaching.

The eagerly anticipated British dust-up bout between George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr is just around the corner.

And on Friday, the pair of super-middleweights came face-to-face for the final time before they meet inside the squared circle.

Naturally, it was intense!

Credit: World Boxing Super Series

Eubank Jr actually tipped the scales heavier, weighing in it at 11st 13lbs 10oz. While Groves' official weight stands at 11st 13lbs 2oz.

Once they weighed in, Eubank Jr and Groves squared off, and the IBO world champion had a few words during the head-to-head.

Groves and Eubank Jr during the head to head after the presser. Image: PA
Groves and Eubank Jr during the head to head after the presser. Image: PA

Here's what he said: "I told him he's not ready. George ain't ready, I can see it in his eyes.

"He walked in here with his shades on. He doesn't want to be here. He wants to get put into retirement, so that's what we're going to do on Saturday night. I'm taking that belt home.

"Do I look nervous? Do I look nervous to you guys? That belt is coming home with me, trust me on that. This is the biggest fight of my career. I want this more than anything I've ever wanted in my life.

Groves knocks out Yildirim in his last outing. Image: PA
Groves knocks out Yildirim in his last outing. Image: PA

Eubank Jr added: "George, we're just on different levels, we're on different plains, he's in a different stage of his life.

"I don't think of retirement. Retirement is not a word that even comes into my mind. I have got so much more to achieve in my career.

"I think this is George's last little hurrah before he settles down and has his family, and relaxes for the rest of his life. I'm going to help him on that path. George Groves is getting knocked out cold.

Groves celebrates defending his world title. Image: PA
Groves celebrates defending his world title. Image: PA

As for Groves, the WBA-super champion, he's excited for Saturday night and raring to go.

"I'm excited, I made weight, I'm ready to go! I'm in the prime of my career, fighting better than ever.

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Topics:Β Chris Eubank Jr, Boxing News, Boxing