Froch – Groves title bout set for November 23rd

IBF Super Middleweight champion Carlo Froch will defend against undefeated George Groves on November 23rd in Manchester, England according to Dan Rafael of espn.com

“I’m delighted to bring this event to Manchester on Nov. 23,” said Matchroom Sport’s Eddie Hearn.. “This ‘Battle of Britain’ is a fascinating fight between a true legend of British boxing in Carl Froch and a superb young talent in George Groves. It’s going to be some atmosphere, some occasion.”

“Phone lines, Twitter and emails haven’t stopped for tickets since we confirmed the fight,” Hearn said. “We are expecting another instant sellout when we go on sale on Sept. 17.”