Groves - No world title yet
November 06, 2011 14:22:42 UK
George Groves successfully defended his super-middleweight titles in two rounds against Paul Smith, but says he has work to do before taking a shot at a world title.
George Groves was brutal against Paul Smith.Groves won emphatically on Saturday to retain his British and Commonwealth belts, knocking Smith down in the second round. The Liverpudlian struggled to his feet but was again felled and the referee stopped the contest.
The fight was Groves' first since his victory over James DeGale in May and he seems certain to move on up to bigger things after such an impressive win over former British champion Smith.
"I want to chip up that ladder towards world titles but I need to make more improvements," said the Hammersmith fighter.
"I would like to think I can go all the way to be a great fighter. I plan to get to the top and stay at the top.
I plan to get to the top and stay at the top.
George Groves
"I'm fortunate enough to be in an exciting division. Super-middleweight has some great fighters, so there are loads of great fights I can have in the future."
While Groves is looking forward to the challenge of taking on bigger names, with American Andre Dirrell being mooted as a possible future opponent, Smith has admitted he may move back down to middleweight after a third defeat in his 34-fight career.
Meanwhile, Groves' sparring partner Carl Froch can be backed at 3.00 to defeat Andre Ward on 18th December. Ward is available at 1.40 for the win.
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