posted Dec 11, 2008

Is Froch a true world champ though? He won a vacated title. In reality a true champ would either be the No1 or 2 supermiddles in the world contesting for the title wouldnt it be? As far as i know Froch and Pascal werent?
But Froch is a decent enough boxer with a good chin, and speed and a bit unorthodox, similar to Naseem Hamed.
He has achieved one of his goals Froch. But i dont think he will be the type of champ who goes unbeaten and defends his titles for too long. He will enjoy a decent year as champ maybe and im sure someone will come along and beat Froch. Though the division doesnt seem to be that strong at the moment. So maybe Froch will indeed reign for a while to come.

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posted Dec 11, 2008

It was a bit depressing to hear Calzaghe slagging Froch and Pascal off on Talk Sport yesterday afternoon. What does he expect Froch to do? Not call him out? Its a boxers job to call out the top fighters when they reach belt winning level. I have no doubts that JC would beat Froch, put he should put up or shut up, fight Froch (stop hiding behind the "its not a draw in the USA" line) or bow out with grace and honour and let Froch have his time at the top!

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posted Dec 11, 2008

As good as the Froch/Pascal fight was, the truth in my mind is this:

Froch was taken the distance by Pascal, who, by consensus of opinion, is not a Taylor/Kessler/Pavlik level boxer.

Froch took too much punishment, he might have a good chin, but how would it fair against a Kessler straight right? Or repeatedly Kessler straight rights? He might not get knocked out, but a broken jaw could happen.

I reckon Froch won't get knocked out for the count, but I do see him losing via TKO to a power puncher like Kessler/Pavlik.

Seems to me a lot of people are underestimating Jermaine Taylor...this is the guy who ended Hopkins 10 year reign as middleweight king, thats no mean feat. The losses to Pavlik hurt him, but he's still a fantastic boxer, and I could see him taking a points win over Froch.

Still, all credit to Froch, he fought a good fight, and he deserved to win, I just can't see him taking on the big guns until his defense improves, and he started blocking punches with his hands, rather than his face.

Give him 3/4 fights he'll be ready for the big names.

Still, if Taylor wants the fight, Froch has better learn his D pretty sharpish.

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posted Dec 11, 2008

"... Froch is a decent enough boxer with a good chin, and speed and a bit unorthodox, similar to Naseem Hamed."

HA HA HA whatever!
Decent enough boxer maybe, but similar to Naseem!? Only in that he's got a good chin I'm afraid... he is similar in no other way at all!

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posted Dec 11, 2008

This is the main problem i have with boxers like Froch. They think its impressive to have a low guard but its only impressive if you have the ability to dodge punches ala Naz. Its not impressive at all to take punch after punch that could easily be blocked with a bit of movement. Get your hands up Carl or you are gonna get KOd by Kessler.

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posted Dec 11, 2008

Kessler a big name in Europe, bigger there than the rest of your list in America.

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Kessler is big in Denmark full-stop.

Can you honestly see any decent US fighters travelling to Denamark for a fight?

There are two reasons why the top US fighters won't fight Kessler.

1, He's unknown in the US.

2, He's very good.

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posted Dec 11, 2008

But JT must fight Froch next. JT has had his fight with Jeff Lacy, so what excuse would he have not to box Froch?

All i can say Froch is let your mouth go free reign at JT like you do with JC, and im sure JT will box you. He wont want to lose face. C'mon Froch rip into JT if you want him real bad. Then put Pavlik on your shopping list, and then kessler for godd measures. That way we will see how good you really are. Fighting Pascal didnt show us too much really.

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posted Dec 11, 2008

froch is good a fighter but i think kessler would beat him

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posted Dec 13, 2008

Well done Carl, but please dont fight Joe C, You will loose without a doubt, Joe isnt running scared when you have been a world champ over 10 years and have achieved what Joe has then you can run your mouth. Why would Joe C fight you what has he got to gain, no credit if he wins as expected as you have only just become world champ and gone the distance with a fighter who has had no world class opponents. Its like Man u playing Oxford united to prove whos the better team. You need to fight Kessler, Hopkins, Taylor and Pav even Bute and Bika before you will have any right to share the same ring with Joe C.

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posted Dec 19, 2008

It seems Kessler is looking for fights next year with what he calls the 'big six' of Hopkins, JC, Pavlik, Wright, Dawson and Taylor. It would be interesting to know Kesslers view on Froch and Bute.
http://www.competitiveurge.com/best_boxing_ko

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