MX23RW : Sunday, December 15 07:42:36| >> :600:349054842:349054842:

David Haye predicts "great" Froch, Groves bout

David Haye believes that tonight's super-middleweight fight between IBF and WBA titlist Carl Froch and challenger George Groves will be an exciting one.

David Haye has predicted an enthralling super-middleweight contest between his two good friends Carl Froch and George Groves.

The pair go head to head for the IBF and WBA world titles, currently held by the Nottingham fighter, in Manchester this evening.

"I know both of them very, very well, but I want to try and enjoy this fight as a fan - both these guys are great fighters," the 33-year-old told Sky Sports News.

"George has it all to prove, Carl is proving it time and time again. Can Carl do it again? I believe he can."

Haye has not ruled out his former stablemate though, insisting that the 25-year-old, who is unbeaten in 19 bouts, is in peak physical condition.

"I've seen [Groves] perform at world-class level in gym, but can he do it under the lights with 10oz gloves on? I believe he's ready - if he's not ready now he never will be," he added.

"He's beaten everyone, it's not like he's struggled. he's knocking people out with single shots - things he hasn't done before - so he's improving.

"If he's ever going to win a world title it'll be now. Physically he's in his prime and it'll be a great, great fight."

Haye has been advised to retire following shoulder surgery in Germany last week.

ID:119638: cacheID:119638:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2129:
Written by
Michael Penkman
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Carl Froch and George Groves go head to head to promote their upcoming fight during a press conference at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel on September 17, 2013
Read Next:
Froch, Groves make weight for world title clash
>