Groves lines up December title defence

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George Groves is set to fight at the ExCeL London on Saturday 15 December.

Hammersmith’s unbeaten super-middleweight, who recently relinquished the British title, is expected to defend his Commonwealth crown. His opponent is yet to be confirmed.

The bill will be headlined by Scotland’s world lightweight champion Ricky Burns.

It will be Groves’ first outing since he prevailed in a bruising encounter with Francisco Sierra in California in July.

A cut sustained in that fight meant a planned defence of his belts this month was scrapped.

Earlier this year the 24-year-old was forced to withdraw from a world title shot because of injury.

“This year has been tough, but I’m over the worst of it and now I’m focused on a big performance at the Excel,” Groves declared.

“Although I’ve only had one fight this year, it was a good win in America that made the fans and media sit up and take notice of me.

“I’m sure 2013 will be a much better one for me, but I need to make sure I end the year with my record intact.”

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