James DeGale wants a rematch with George Groves at QPR’s Loftus Road ground.
Harlesden’s Olympic gold medallist lost a close points decision against his unbeaten arch-rival and fellow West Londoner when they met at the O2 Arena two years ago.
And the DeGale camp say they want Groves to agree to an eliminator for a super-middleweight world title fight later this year.
DeGale, cousin of former QPR winger Lee Cook, claims Chelsea fan Groves is keen to avoid another showdown.
He said: “I’d box Groves in my next fight, but I swear to God he does not want to box me. He doesn’t want it.
“That’s a massive fight. That could sell out QPR football stadium.
“I’d love to fight there. That’s my local club. I was brought up on that club – my granddad is a mad supporter.”
DeGale continued his march towards a world title challenge with a comprehensive victory over Croatian veteran Stjepan Bozic on Saturday.
Hammersmith prospect Groves, who also beat DeGale as an amateur, is himself on the cusp of a world title opportunity.
Both men have declared that they want to face Nottingham’s IBF champion Carl Froch.
But DeGale’s promoter Mick Hennessy said: “Why not a final eliminator with George Groves for the WBC title [where] everything’s on the line?”
Sakio Bika of Cameroon and Mexican Marco Antonio Periban will fight for the vacant WBC belt later this month.
Germany-based Russian Robert Stieglitz, the WBO champion, has also been touted as a possible future opponent for Groves.
An injury forced Groves to withdraw from a proposed clash with Stieglitz last year.
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This post was last modified on 09/06/2013