WBA SMW title
In a battle between 2 elite SMW,'s, former IBF champ, Andre Dirrell, came to the UK to take the belt in decisive fashion by knocking out long time champ - George Groves with a vicious right hook @ 2:48 of the 7th.
Groves had been blowing through people of late, making his 12th title defense, it was hoped Andre would provide some sort of challenge to the Brit world champ - he did that & more.
The cards reflect how close the fight was 57-57, 56-58, 58-56 @ the time of the stoppage. It was back & forth but in the 3rd & 4th it felt like Andre started to take control with his speed & awkward style.
Then in the 6th, an uppercut dropped Groves for an 8 count. Andre knew GG was still hurt & came after the champ in the 7th & finished Groves in that round.
Andre landed 209 punches (46%) to Groves 145 - 25%.
AD is now 24-2 (14 KO's) - he lost the IBF belt to Zeuge due to 13th round DQ & years ago lost to Tommy Hearns by decision.
Groves is now 24-1 with 20 KO's.
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