Andy Lee gives his backing to George Groves' new trainer

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Andy Lee believes George Groves is in safe hands after he selected Paddy Fitzpatrick as his new trainer for the world title fight with Carl Froch.

Groves forged a successful partnership with previous trainer Adam Booth, who had overseen the 25-year-old's unbeaten career since he turned professional in 2008.

Booth's shrewd tactical brain and Groves' intelligent ring skills proved a winning combination as 'The Saint' rose through the super-middleweight ranks, collecting Commonwealth and British titles on the way.

But as the pair approached their toughest test, they suddenly split in October, leaving Groves to find a new trainer just a matter of weeks before his Sky Sports Box Office showdown with Froch on November 23.

Lee, a former world title challenger, is also trained by Booth and is not surprised that he swiftly sought out Fitzpatrick, a familiar face in the Vauxhall gym.

Fitzpatrick has worked alongside Booth in recent years, joining him in the corner for some of Groves' fights and Lee feels they share some of the same principles.

The Irish middleweight told skysports "Very good trainer, good manner about him.
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