George Groves (25-3, 18 KOs) is hoping the fourth time is the charm, when he faces Fedor Chudinov (14-1, 10 KOs) for the vacant WBA super middleweight title on May 27th as part of the undercard to Kell Brook's IBF welterweight title defense against Errol Spence at Bramall Lane in Sheffield on May 27.

Groves has lost out in three attempts to capture world titles. He was stopped in two fights against Carl Froch, and then suffered a close twelve round decision in Las Vegas to Badou Jack back in September 2015.

After his loss to Jack, Groves regrouped and hired trainer Shane McGuigan to help him in rebuilding for another title run. McGuigan also works with David Haye, Carl Frampton and several others.

Groves saw McGuigan as the perfect man to head his corner.

"The Badou Jack defeat was probably my lowest time, even after losing to Carl Froch. It wasn't as big an event but it was terrible," Groves told Sky Sports News HQ. "I didn't spend too long out of the gym [after that loss]. I knew I needed a change and I took to Shane McGuigan after meeting him.

"I knew it was the right thing for me. We had a great year last year and things in the gym are going great. I'm improving and I'm in a good place. I've learned from my mistakes and now I'm in the best possible position to win a world title."

If Groves is able to defeat Chudinov to capture the WBA belt, he sees a rematch with IBF champion James DeGale (23-1-1, 14 KOs) as being a very logical fight to make.

Groves is the only made to defeat DeGale as a pro, by winning a close decision over him in 2011.

"It's the logical fight," said Groves. "People have said my whole career that the fight is there for you - it might not be though - there were a few offers for a fight in the summer and it didn't make logical sense. If he's still world champion then that fight could take place. It's a fight I'd love to have before I hang up the gloves and I'm sure he would as well.

"If it all goes wrong then we'll still meet up at the back of Dale Youth [the amateur club they boxed at together] to fight!"