Jack beats Groves in title fight (The Associated Press)

Badou Jack put George Groves down in the first round Saturday night on his way to winning a 12-round split decision to retain his super middleweight title. Jack and Groves put on a spirited fight that was still in doubt when it went to the judges’ scorecards. One judge favored Jack 116-111, and another had it 115-112 in favor of the champion, while the third judge favored Groves 114-113.