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George Groves confirms November opponent

George Groves confirms that he will face Germany's Eduard Gutknecht in the defence of his WBA International super-middleweight title next month.

George Groves has announced that he will defend his WBA International super-middleweight title against Eduard Gutknecht next month.

The 28-year-old will take on the experienced German at Wembley's SSE Arena on Friday, November 18 in a clash that will be shown live on Channel 5.

Groves took the vacant belt by beating David Brophy in April before mounting a successful defence against Martin Murray two months later.

"I believe that my performances this year, in particular the win over Martin Murray, has shown that I continue to be a serious force on the super middleweight scene," Groves said.

"It goes without saying that I am now determined to challenge again, and this time succeed, in becoming world champion. To be back headlining in front of a home crowd close to west London is the perfect move for me."

Groves's trainer Shane McGuigan added: "Gutknecht is a very tough fight. He is a bigger Martin Murray. It will be a hard fight and George will need to be razor sharp."

Gutknecht, 34, is 30-4-1-KO13 and won his most recent fight by knockout in June.

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George Groves celebrates defeating David Brophy at The O2 on April 9, 2016
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