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JAMES DEGALE and Chris Eubank Jr have accused each of trying to get George Groves kicked off the commentary of their fight.

The Saint still expects to turn up for the Saturday night broadcast, despite the demands of one of the rivaling camps.

 George Groves has been reportedly axed from commentating on ITV for Chris Eubank Jr's fight against James DeGale
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George Groves has been reportedly axed from commentating on ITV for Chris Eubank Jr's fight against James DeGaleCredit: Rex Features

The newly retired star is the ideal man to offer ITV insight, having beaten both on 12-round points decisions.

And DeGale and Eubank Jr have both denied trying to stitch their old rival up.

DeGale said: "It isn’t me, it’s this pussy Chris.

 DeGale has pointed the finger at Eubank Jr in the dispute
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DeGale has pointed the finger at Eubank Jr in the disputeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Groves' former opponents DeGale and Eubank Jr fight on Saturday night on ITV
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Groves' former opponents DeGale and Eubank Jr fight on Saturday night on ITVCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

“I would never do that. I would want him on it, he is a doughnut but I don’t care.

"My mum is the co-boss. I am the real don.

Eubank Jr used his usually poor defence to say: “I didn’t do it. We have both said we are it is OK so he can be on it.

And his dad aimed a shot at Mrs DeGale, saying: : “George Groves has been an exemplary champion and his conduct has been chivalrous. It would be good to have him on.

 Chris Eubank Sr aimed a shot at DeGale's mother for her control on his career
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Chris Eubank Sr aimed a shot at DeGale's mother for her control on his careerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

“I know it is not us so it must be his camp, it might not be James but it could be his parents.

“The mother is in control of his career.

"George Groves can be a commentator on the show."

George Groves has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 30