Round Fivepublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Froch opens up - a massive right corners Groves and the Cobra unloads. Much better from the world champion who is now setting the tempo with a flurry of punches. The pendulum swings.
Summary
Carl Froch knocks out George Groves in the eighth round
Live fight reaction on BBC Radio 5 live
Froch: "This is the best moment in my boxing career"
"One of the great knockout punches of all time" - Mike Costello
Undercard: Wins for DeGale, Joshua, McDonnell, Mitchell
Round Fivepublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Round Fivepublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Carl Froch bangs his gloves together. He leads with the left jab but Groves steps inside. A sound defence from the challenger.
Postpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Richie Woodhall
Former super-middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live"You tend to be waiting for something to be happening from Groves and the speed is coming from the challenger. Carl Froch is not doing a lot at the moment."
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RyRy:, external Come on big boy Froch, bring home the bacon!
Postpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Steve Bunce
BBC Radio 5 live boxing pundit"He is nicking rounds but not nicking them big, George Groves. He is showing incredible patience and Carl Froch is simply waiting too long. Is it because he has the memory of when he was so hurt in the first fight or is it because he is convinced he can put his foot down in the coming rounds?"
Round Fourpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
The moment Froch throws a punch, Groves hits back with a powerful counter. Superb boxing nous from the challenger. The bell goes.
Round Fourpublished at 22:21 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
A superb left-right combination snaps back Froch's head. Groves on top.
Round Fourpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Again, Groves lands with a booming shot. Froch gets on the front foot and exchanges jabs.
Round Fourpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Froch commands the centre of the ring but Groves lands with a right hook.
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Conor McLoran:, external Sounds like an incredible atmosphere
Postpublished at 22:19 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Steve Bunce
BBC Radio 5 live boxing pundit"George Groves stole it on the speed, that right hand he landed was not a fluky throw. I sense that Carl really felt that. I am still a bit surprised how wary they are of the other man's power."
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Richie Woodhall
Former super-middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live"George managed to catch Carl with a couple of good right hands. Up until now we haven't seen Carl come forward but he did in that round. George nicked that round on his speed."
Round Threepublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
The bell goes and both men walk back to their corner. Again, I'm giving that round to Groves. Just about. The replays show a right hand crashing into the side of Froch's face. Ouch.
Round Threepublished at 22:17 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Froch hits the target, Groves counters. Froch grimaces as he wears another heavy shot.
Round Threepublished at 22:17 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
A left uppercut from Groves misses the target. He's being more selective with his shots - trying to draw out Froch. He lands another on the jaw.
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The crowd boos. This is not the lively start they expected, but Froch lands with a solid left before Groves counters. Again, Groves smiles.
Round Threepublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Round three...and Froch sways out of a right hand. It's still relatively cagey.
Postpublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Steve Bunce
BBC Radio 5 live boxing pundit"The interesting thing is that at this point George Groves can win this fight with 10 jabs around. At some point this has to change, someone has to guarantee a victory in the later rounds by forcing it now. It is not illegal to go for a walk but it isn't wise to do it in the first two rounds. One has to make statement. George is 2-0 up as far as I am concerned."
Postpublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 31 May 2014
Richie Woodhall
Former super-middleweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 live"I said in the build-up that Carl Froch would not make the same mistakes and he's not. Something has got to give. Groves has got to get forward. I've got Froch one up."
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Ollie: We talk about the atmosphere getting to the fighters, let's hope it doesn't get to the ref. Although another controversial decision would mean another rematch!