WBSS quarter final, Groves stops game Cox in 4.

Reigning WBA Super Middleweight champion George Groves 27-3 (20 Ko's) successfully defended his championship and advances to the WBSS semi-finals by stopping a game Jamie Cox 24-1 (13 Ko's) in four rounds at the SSE Arena in London tonight.. Cox didn't aim to squander his huge opportunity, taking the fight to Groves and landing the more eye catching shots in the first couple of sessions.. In round 3 the physically stronger Groves appeared to be landing hurtful punches on the inside, visibly troubling the challenger.. Groves continued the pressure into the fourth before collapsing Cox with a crushing right hand to the body.. The game challenger was unable to continue as referee Steve Grey completed the count..

Groves will now meet Chris Eubank Jr in a mouthwatering semi-final with both the WBA and IBO titles up for grabs along with a place in the prestigious tournament final in early 2018..