Preceded by for Succeeded by Sporting positions World boxing titles Preceded by 24 April 2015 — 18 January 2017 Vacated Vacant | On 12 August, the WBA's Championships Committee granted special permission for the fight to be contested for their light heavyweight title |
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I did what I do best -- box the crap out of people | The upset result was also a candidate for Upset of the Year in 2014 |
Groves felt as though he did enough to win and said, "Losing a world title fight is the worst feeling in the world | Edwards knocked down Jack twice in first round after catching him with an overhand right counter |
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In his first title fight, Jack challenged for the championship on 12 September 2013 | I hurt him in the body and he got slowed down |
Jack had a dominant performance, winning the 8-round bout by a lopsided unanimous decision 80-72 on all scorecards.