George Groves insists he is content to steadily works his way towards a world title shot.
British and Commonwealth champion dismisses facing DeGale
George Groves insists he is content to steadily works his way towards a world title shot.
The unbeaten 23-year-old retained his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a second-round stoppage over Paul Smith at Wembley Arena on Saturday.
Groves, who has had just 14 professional fights, has already proved himself to be the best 12-stone fighter at domestic level.
However the Londoner admits he still has plenty of learning to do before he can mix it with the likes of sometime sparring partner Carl Froch at the very top.
"I'm content with the belts I've got and I've still got to defend them if I want to keep them outright, which is an ambition I have," he said.
"If something bigger and better comes along and it's the right move then 100% I'll take it.
Improving
"I'm not in the gym craving something better because I know as long as I keep improving, I'll get there. I don't have to put timeframes on it.
"I've beaten the top guys in Britain so I'm happy to fight the top guys in Europe now and then beyond."
Groves has been constantly linked to a rematch with old amateur rival James DeGale, whom he beat on points as professionals in May.
DeGale, the 2008 Olympic gold medallist, subsequently bounced back to win the European title but Groves is reluctant to rush into another meeting.
"I've already beaten the European champion," he said.
"I can't keep bashing up poor James DeGale and I can't keep taking the titles he's winning so I'll let him concentrate on improving. In his last fight I didn't see too much improvement.
"I think you saw a different side to me here and my career definitely doesn't revolve around James DeGale. It's about finding fights that are going to help me improve."
