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Froch needs the rematch with ward. After the JCC Jr. thing fell through, he needs Ward.
Ward needs Froch too. Or else, he will not be back in the lights the way he could of had he not had that long layoff.
They need to hook it up. No other Super Middle fight matters.
Bottom line, if he doesn't fight and beat Ward, he'll retire as never having been "the man" in his division.
Joe Calzaghe, Ricky Hatton, Prince Naseem... all dominated their weight divisions for a time.
The fact that he isn't chomping at the bit to get at Ward says he knows that he's not going to beat him, and that's a punk move.
He'll retire having been the warrior of the division tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
It is a fight I'd like to see, if Froch was interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamaja
I agree , if Froch is to fight again then Ward is the only fight out there.
Not Ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
This is the next big fight outside of Mayweather/Pac in my estimation. The reason why it has not taken steam is because we were swept up in Manny/May hysteria.
This is the opportune time to goad both of them into a big fight such as this. This can happen early next year if they want it. This can happen. Froch just needs to nut it up and Ward needs to decide if he wants to fight in England or not.
The solid money is on Ward, but you can't ever count Froch out. Especially since he has won every rematch he ever had.
A warrior would have the balls to fight Ward! Death before dishonour!Quote:
Originally Posted by ruthless roccoHe'll retire having been the warrior of the division tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
YES RICKY!Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaNot Ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
He whipped the #1 guy in the division, Kostya, and became the #1 himself at 140!
Kostya was on his way out at that time. Very lame. More lame than Sergioe Martinez was when he fought Cotto and we saw how much of a shape Martinez was in.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerYES RICKY!Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaNot Ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
He whipped the #1 guy in the division, Kostya, and became the #1 himself at 140!
If the fight doesn't come off Froch walks off into the sunset with plenty of dough in the bank and great career behind him.
Ward, whether the fight happens or not continues to be a guy that gets respect for his art but on the whole no one gives a shit about.
Hahaha maybe so, but at least he was still the #1 in that division for a while!Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaKostya was on his way out at that time. Very lame. More lame than Sergioe Martinez was when he fought Cotto and we saw how much of a shape Martinez was in.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeanflickerYES RICKY!Quote:
Originally Posted by ykdadamajaNot Ricky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beanflicker
He whipped the #1 guy in the division, Kostya, and became the #1 himself at 140!
Carl Froch was the #1 at 168... never! ;D
I disagree on the Ward angle. With his talent, skills and being on the media by being a commentator, he has more upside in this second half of his career. All Ward has is GREAT options.Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
1. GGG if GGG wants it
2. Chavez Jr if Ward wants to move up and Chavez wants to get in shape
3. Andy Lee
4. Quillen if Quillen decides to cash out and retire
5. Chilemba if Ward wants to move up
6. Ramirez (good choice)
8. Bute if Bute can get his nuts back
9. DeGale
10. Groves
Ward has all of the playing field to review and make the right choices. He is back in the driving seat.
Maybe, maybe not, who knows how boxing will look at these two in the years to come?Quote:
Originally Posted by Memphis
I'm thinking the fighter who won the 'Super Six World Boxing Classic' is going to shin brighter in the long run, with him being undefeated and all.