Groves weighs in ahead of title defence

George Groves has weighed in ahead of his world title clash with Jamie Cox at Wembley Arena.

Hammersmith’s WBA super-middleweight champion comfortably made the 12-stone limit, weighing 11st 13lbs 2oz.

Unbeaten challenger Cox, from Swindon, was marginally heavier, coming in at 11st 13lbs 12oz.

The World Boxing Super Series quarter-final will also be Groves’ first defence of the world title he won in May by stopping Russian Fedor Chudinov.

Groves is the top seed for the tournament and a victory would set up a semi-final showdown with Chris Eubank Jr.

“I’ve worked hard all my life to become a world champion,” said Groves.

“I’ve had a great camp, am in great shape and am ready. I feel I’m in the form of my career.

“This tournament has come along for me at the perfect time.”