First off it wasn't a great fight by any means, it was interesting tactically but they both have their limitations technically and it's far too soon to be talking about stepping up for either fighter just yet. I scored it 115-114 to Groves too, surprised to be right given some of the recent judging over here. DeGale couldn't get near Groves early doors and hit a lot of air, Groves' smart counter-punching made him look silly and I gave Groves the first 5 rounds. DeGale was a lot better when Groves tired however and I thought the rounds DeGale did win were done so in a more convincing manner. Groves however had already built up a big lead for me and had done enough to hold on despite tiring at the end.
Difficult week for Cleverly but despite that he can't afford to leave his chin out like that against most others in the division - if Bellew had been able to land the way Kuziemski did he would still be looking for his teeth as I type. Hard to know where he should go next - too good for most in the division but seems a step below the real top operators, maybe Pascal is his best option.
Hopkins, pure class. A typical niggly, dirty, awkward and ugly fight from him but it's rare that he doesn't completely control a fight the way he wants to.
Heard the Degale interview on the radio, made me laugh 
