THIS former boxing world champion looked unrecognisable during a recent public appearance.
Now more out of the spotlight, he attended Liam Smith’s win over Chris Eubank Jr last month.
It took fans a while to clock who this former British super-middleweight was – given his change of hairstyle from his fighting days.
They certainly knew him during his pomp, especially after his rivalry with another Brit star,
He also won a number of titles, before hanging up his gloves in 2019.
This star, now 34, finished his career with an impressive 28-4 record.
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He had begun his time in the pro ranks an impressive 19-0.
Then, in 2013, he ran into rival Carl Froch.
He was controversially stopped by Froch in the ninth round, with the decision causing a furore among British boxing fans.
The IBF subsequently ordered a rematch between the duo – and such was the interest the rivalry had created that it took place at Wembley Stadium.
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Froch was again the victor, but that wouldn’t be the end of… George Groves.
Following wins over Christopher Rebrasse and Denis Douglin, he would suffer defeat to Badou Jack.
But that preceded a spectacular seven-fight win streak – seeing him become champion at the fourth attempt and culminating in a brilliant victory over Chris Eubank Jr in February 2018.
His career would end with a defeat to Callum Smith in December of that year.
Upon announcing his retirement, he said: “After taking a little time to reflect on the recent events in my career, I have decided that it is time for me to retire as a professional fighter.
“In 2017, I boxed in front of a home crowd in Sheffield and became the WBA super-middleweight world champion.
“After four attempts I had finally fulfilled my childhood dream, and the experience was as great as I had always imagined it would be.
“It was without doubt the best moment of my career.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
