Boxing News

News

  • Bellew vs Haye 2
  • News
  • Podcast
  • Ringside
  • Pundits
  • Boxing on Sky
  • Photos
  • Video
  • Sky Bet
  • Get Sky Sports

George Groves happy to fight James DeGale again, says promoter Kalle Sauerland

Last Updated: 11/08/16 2:45pm

George Groves enjoyed a wide points win over Martin Murray last month
George Groves enjoyed a wide points win over Martin Murray last month

James DeGale should bow to public demand and face George Groves in a rematch, says the Hammersmith fighter's promoter Kalle Sauerland.

IBF champion DeGale is expected to battle WBC title holder Badou Jack in a super-middleweight world title unification clash later this year, although a date and venue are yet to be confirmed.

Groves put his own career firmly back on track with last month's dominant points win over Martin Murray and the 28-year-old has already requested another fight as he attempts to rise further up the rankings.

James DeGale has not fought since a unanimous decision win over Rogelia Medina in April
James DeGale has not fought since a unanimous decision win over Rogelia Medina in April

A rematch between Groves and DeGale has failed to materialise since the 2011 British and Commonwealth title points win for 'Saint George', but Sauerland believes another domestic clash between the bitter rivals would still create huge interest.

"George is always champing at the bit, there's no respite for us there," Sauerland told Sky Sports. "He became a father for the first time and, within hours, sent me a text asking for an update on his next fight!

They don't need any belts on the line. It can be for the 'Banana-man Trophy' or anything.

Kalle Sauerland

"We'd do it now. People have got more interest in seeing Groves against DeGale than DeGale against Badou Jack, although that is a good fight. But let's not cut corners, the fight people want to see is Groves-DeGale.

"They don't need any belts on the line. It can be for the 'Banana-man Trophy' or anything.

"It's a real grudge fight that's been building since George beat him a few years ago. They know our telephone numbers and we could find a solution, but it takes two to tango."

Also See:

  • Weight of no expectation?
  • AJ: Don't waste my time
  • Frampton: Selby needs to wait
  • Brook/GGG make weight

Trending

  • 1
    Liverpool like Fergie's United - Klopp
  • 2
    Gazidis favours Arteta
  • 3
    Ancelotti offered Italy job
  • 4
    Nev: Salford success, Man Utd progress
  • 5
    What more can Allardyce do?
  • 6
    Euro Papers: Valverde could leave
  • 7
    Papers: £50m budget for new Arsenal boss
  • 8
    'FIFA could approach Wenger over role'
  • 9
    Salah form has surprised Roma chief
  • 10
    MNF review: Henry and Martinez
  • Video
  • Latest News
  • Home
  • Sports
    • Football
    • F1
    • Cricket
    • Rugby Union
    • Rugby League
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Tennis
    • Cycling
    • Racing
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Motorsport
    • Netball
    • GAA
    • WWE
    • eSports
    • More Sports
    • Winter Olympics
    • Commonwealth Games
    • Joshua vs Parker
  • Score Centre
  • Video
  • TV
  • Sky Bet
  • Games
  • More
    • Transfer Centre
    • Live on Sky
    • Get Sky Sports
    • TV Shows
    • TV Guide
    • Competitions
    • Sky Go
    • Now TV
    • Pub Finder
    • Team Sky
    • Sportswomen
    • Sports Scholarships
    • Clubs in Communities
    • Podcasts
    • Mobile
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • Living for Sport
    • Contact Us
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Sky.com
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Sky Sports
    • Get Sky Sports
    • Sky Sports Apps
    • Sportinglife.com
    • TEAMtalk.com
    • Football365.com
    • Team Sky
  • Partners
    • Sky Bet
    • Fantasy Football
    • Super 6
    • Sky Sports Pub Finder
    • Living for Sport
    • Planet Rugby
    • Golf365
    • Planet F1
    • Cricket365
  • Sky Sports Channels
    • Sky Sports Main Event
    • Sky Sports Premier League
    • Sky Sports Football
    • Sky Sports Cricket
    • Sky Sports Golf
    • Sky Sports F1
    • Sky Sports Action
    • Sky Sports Arena
    • Sky Sports News
    • Sky Sports Mix
  • More Sky Sites
    • Sky.com
    • Sky News
    • Sky Corporate
    • Sky For Businesses
    • Now TV
    • Sky Communal TV
    • Sky Academy
    • Bigger Picture
    • Store Locator
    • Work for Sky
    • Advertise With Us
    • Sky TV Accessories
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy & Cookies Notice
  • Accessibility Information
  • Contact Us

©2018 Sky UK