Froch vs. Johnson on Showtime Saturday - the Super Six continues

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Froch's woman Rachael:

The Official Website of Showtime Sports

A bit annoying eh?

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OMG, why did I click on that. :vd:

I had to mute that fight after the 4th round, I couldn't take listening to that foul mouthed squealing anymore. Thank God Showtime seemed to really hate it as well, and hopefully learned their lesson. I'll scream if they have her near their table again, and have her ruin another fight for me. :banghead:

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I'm not a fighter, but having my wife around would be a huge distraction for me, I honestly don't know how Froch does it.
As for Rachael, aside from her horse/rabbit teeth, I guess she looks good enough, too bad she doesn't have class or brains to go with it.

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Originally Posted by Diane

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Froch's woman Rachael:

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A bit annoying eh?

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OMG, why did I click on that. :vd:

I had to mute that fight after the 4th round, I couldn't take listening to that foul mouthed squealing anymore. Thank God Showtime seemed to really hate it as well, and hopefully learned their lesson. I'll scream if they have her near their table again, and have her ruin another fight for me. :banghead:

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I'm not a fighter, but having my wife around would be a huge distraction for me, I honestly don't know how Froch does it.
As for Rachael, aside from her horse/rabbit teeth, I guess she looks good enough, too bad she doesn't have class or brains to go with it.

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It is because she has no class and brains that she is with Froch. :)

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Originally Posted by skel1983

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Originally Posted by mafiajoey

I'm pulling for Johnson..... Froch is to arrogant... maybe after he proves himself a little more.. You really have to be elite to claim another respected boxer won't win a single round. This isn't hype talk from Froch, hes so damn insecure that it resorts to an overly arrogant blabber from his mouth.

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Wow you are a fucking idiot, have you decided to take the 1% of the build up where Froch says Johnson wont win a round? You are known as a fucking hater with blinkers on, all through the build up the respect between Froch and Johnson has been nice to see, they have had nothing but respectful things to say especially Froch but I guess you no this and decide to tell us Froch is arrogant and has a blabber mouth to say he will win every round. Fuck off mate seriously.

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Listen boy.... don't talk to me the same way your mother does

It wasn't this one comment that lead me to believe Froch is arrogant. Where has your head been in? In your a$$? Cause he is arrogant even after convincingly losing a fight little boy.


HA!! I just noticed where you are from....no wonder you suckle Frochs teet when he's criticized.

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Originally Posted by amat

Glen Johnson has pulled some really, really good fighters into battle. Glen Johnson is definitely not Arthur Abraham and will not cover up on the outside and just hope things get mixed up inside. He also never seems to age and his will never gets broken. Froch can work from range but Johnson is cagey and isn't exactly easy to land on. He's also got a crazy chin.

It seems like I always pick against Froch but I don't know here even though this is finally a seasoned guy and I think Johnson might do it. Tough one, no result would surprise me. Well, a Froch knockout would but that's about it. I could see either guy dominating the fight and either guy winning a close decision.

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Yeah, we're on the same page there. If Johnson is actually able to mess with Frcoh on the inside then I'm sure that will just add yet another facet to Wards eventual gameplan :-\

And yes the :-\ is because I'm English ;D

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Originally Posted by mafiajoey

I'm pulling for Johnson..... Froch is to arrogant... maybe after he proves himself a little more.. You really have to be elite to claim another respected boxer won't win a single round. This isn't hype talk from Froch, hes so damn insecure that it resorts to an overly arrogant blabber from his mouth.

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He's just fought, Taylor, Pascal, Dirrell, Kessler and Abraham, he aint exactly a shrinking violet ;)

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Originally Posted by BIG H

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Originally Posted by mafiajoey

I'm pulling for Johnson..... Froch is to arrogant... maybe after he proves himself a little more.. You really have to be elite to claim another respected boxer won't win a single round. This isn't hype talk from Froch, hes so damn insecure that it resorts to an overly arrogant blabber from his mouth.

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He's just fought, Taylor, Pascal, Dirrell, Kessler and Abraham, he aint exactly a shrinking violet ;)

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Agree with Big H, Froch has been in almost as tough as any single boxer out there. Who can you say has had as many tough fights recently? I've said it before Froch has made me a fan. He went to USA to fight Jermain Taylor. He went to Denmark to fight Kessler. Now he is going to Atlantic City to fight Johnson. He is clearly willing to take on all comers. I give him credit for that.

I agree with Mafia though that Froch is arrogant or at the least cocky. At the same time, that might be how he continues to win.

Glen says he's going to beat Froch to pulp, so the Road Warrior can be a bit arrogant himself. I just hope we get a good, competitive fight Saturday night that's worth watching.

BTW, those of you who think that this will be an easy night for Froch or that he'll KO "old man" Johnson, are going to be sorely disappointed. Glen is a crafty old vet who's going to be anything but "easy", I can see Froch getting a decision, but this will be a hard fight to score, and it could go either way.

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Glen says he's going to beat Froch to pulp, so the Road Warrior can be a bit arrogant himself. I just hope we get a good, competitive fight Saturday night that's worth watching.

BTW, those of you who think that this will be an easy night for Froch or that he'll KO "old man" Johnson, are going to be sorely disappointed. Glen is a crafty old vet who's going to be anything but "easy", I can see Froch getting a decision, but this will be a hard fight to score, and it could go either way.

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I'm with you, I think most fighters will talk up their chances when they're going in to a fight, and nobody is saying that they're going to get beaten badly are they?

I reckon it'll be a fight that goes the distance, and won't be a straightforward one for Froch, but he should be the winner when its all done.

Froch is not cocky he is just confident, Johnson looks composed and ready to five Carl hell. Froch appears to be an arrogant dick but that is just his nose. :)

I think the fight goes SD for Glen or a draw...

Wow, it's unbelievable how a man like johnson is being underestimated. Based on their styles, Im going with Johnson..

Johnson SD Froch

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Originally Posted by amat

Glen Johnson has pulled some really, really good fighters into battle. Glen Johnson is definitely not Arthur Abraham and will not cover up on the outside and just hope things get mixed up inside. He also never seems to age and his will never gets broken. Froch can work from range but Johnson is cagey and isn't exactly easy to land on. He's also got a crazy chin.

It seems like I always pick against Froch but I don't know here even though this is finally a seasoned guy and I think Johnson might do it. Tough one, no result would surprise me. Well, a Froch knockout would but that's about it. I could see either guy dominating the fight and either guy winning a close decision.

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Agreed and he has never been beaten up. His one stoppage loss to an all time great was from a cut so to be in with the level of comp he has and to still be going at his age is an amazing achievement. Never an easy nights work for anyone but if Carl has the tactics spot on he can still win a landslide aslong as he just about edges every round.

Johnson pours it on so its hard to envision a 1 sided fight. In America any success Glen has will be magnified and Carl will have to make it very clear what he is doing if he intends to box his way to a victory. The one great shot Glen has that stands out is his over hand right. The way he swings it over with such frequency and finds the target is a worry for a guy like Carls whos chin is in the air. Its a punch Carl is open to and if Glen finds a home for it early then Carl will be eating them all night which will take its toll.

Im really looking forward to it because the styles will compliment each other perfectly. After a great effort from Glen I think he finishes second best to Carl on the scorecards. I remember Glens 3 fights with Woods and thought if Woods was just abit sharper and had a better dig he would have won all 3. Froch is just that, better, quicker and hits harder. I give him the edge 116-113

Cant wait for the fight! Carl has proved over the years he is the best at 168 and Johnson isn't going to get in his way. I respect Johnson, I think he will make it interesting in the opening rounds with good exchanges. Carl knows how to box and adapt and I have said that for years, his footwork with boxing skills will be the difference mid to late. Carl will get involved on the inside and he will be able to take what Johnson has to offer and fire it straight back. This is why it will be an exciting fight, but carl will do enough to take a hard faught decision.

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Sky are showing both the Kessler fight and the Froch fight on normal sports, no PPV!

Going to be a good night

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Wouldn't Sky be showing the Froch fight live at something like 3:00 AM Sunday morning in the UK?

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The boxing starts at 8pm and runs right through until 4am I think. It's a long one!

I'll miss most of it travelling back from Wembley, but will be back for the Froch fight.

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Originally Posted by superheavyrhun

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Originally Posted by Mars_ax

Glen says he's going to beat Froch to pulp, so the Road Warrior can be a bit arrogant himself. I just hope we get a good, competitive fight Saturday night that's worth watching.

BTW, those of you who think that this will be an easy night for Froch or that he'll KO "old man" Johnson, are going to be sorely disappointed. Glen is a crafty old vet who's going to be anything but "easy", I can see Froch getting a decision, but this will be a hard fight to score, and it could go either way.

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I'm with you, I think most fighters will talk up their chances when they're going in to a fight, and nobody is saying that they're going to get beaten badly are they?

I reckon it'll be a fight that goes the distance, and won't be a straightforward one for Froch, but he should be the winner when its all done.

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Yup, Glen could "shock the world", but it ain't likely to happen, chances are, like you say, after everything is said and done Froch gets the nod. I just hope we don't see another typical Johnson decision, where Glen does just enough to win the fight, but not enough to convince the judges scoring the fight that he did. A clear cut winner would be nice, I loathe hard to score fights that could go either way.

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Sky are showing both the Kessler fight and the Froch fight on normal sports, no PPV!

Going to be a good night

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Wouldn't Sky be showing the Froch fight live at something like 3:00 AM Sunday morning in the UK?

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The boxing starts at 8pm and runs right through until 4am I think. It's a long one!

I'll miss most of it travelling back from Wembley, but will be back for the Froch fight.

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It's too bad that a lot of good fights carried by Showtime, HBO et al, and shown here in the States live at 9:00 or 10:00 PM EST aren't seen live in the UK until at least 6 hours later. I have a hard time staying awake much past midnight, much less 3 or 4 AM, but then i'm an old fart. :)

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Originally Posted by Tam Seddon

Cant wait for the fight! Carl has proved over the years he is the best at 168 and Johnson isn't going to get in his way. I respect Johnson, I think he will make it interesting in the opening rounds with good exchanges. Carl knows how to box and adapt and I have said that for years, his footwork with boxing skills will be the difference mid to late. Carl will get involved on the inside and he will be able to take what Johnson has to offer and fire it straight back. This is why it will be an exciting fight, but carl will do enough to take a hard faught decision.

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I watched Froch's fight with Kessler again last night and came away thinking that Froch is a tough SOB, I also thought that while Kessler might have done enough to get the decision, Froch won the war.
This makes me believe that if Froch's fight with Johnson turns into a war of attrition (which it likely will), Froch should be able to hold his own, I figure Johnson is going to be a big test for Carl, forget about him being 42 years old.

Yes I agree it's going to be a tough fight. When is glen Johnson any easy fight for anyone? It will be an excellent contest with both fighters bringing attibutues to the table to make it one. However, with Carls last performance and ability I just feel he will be too much for Johnson. Carl always brings excitement and we know this fight will provide that for us fight fans.

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Originally Posted by Master

Froch is not cocky he is just confident, Johnson looks composed and ready to five Carl hell. Froch appears to be an arrogant dick but that is just his nose. :)

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I figure if Froch loses to Johnson, Rachael will leave Carl, and become Johnson's new woman. :jester:

has anyone seen the weigh in pics? Johnson looks rather skinny at 166.5.

He made weight for the last fight and this one, but he doesn't look great to me getting down to 168. I still think he will give Froch hell tomorrow night, but I'm not sure getting down to 168 is the greatest thing for his body at his age. It could be the difference in what should be a good close fight.

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has anyone seen the weigh in pics? Johnson looks rather skinny at 166.5.

He made weight for the last fight and this one, but he doesn't look great to me getting down to 168. I still think he will give Froch hell tomorrow night, but I'm not sure getting down to 168 is the greatest thing for his body at his age. It could be the difference in what should be a good close fight.

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Hmmm, I don't know Capt, Johnson looks pretty fucking good to me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7IROGrPzPc

What time is the fight on in the uk? Froch-Johnson?

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What time is the fight on in the uk? Froch-Johnson?

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Yes hopefully 2am any later then I am not staying up. :)

Atlantic City is 5 hours behind UK time. Vegas it 8 hours behind. So using the logic that it will start at the same US time, it should be about 01:30 UK time I reckon :-\

I'd have thought it'd be around 4am? Not before 3am I doubt.

Thank you! Come on carl I know you will do us proud !!!

Anybody watching the Kessler fight now besides me? Didn't see the thread.

I'm watching a stream, since I don't want to wait until tonight for the tape delay. ;)

That was a pretty cool song Kessler had for himself there.

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Originally Posted by Diane

Anybody watching the Kessler fight now besides me? Didn't see the thread.

I'm watching a stream, since I don't want to wait until tonight for the tape delay. ;)

That was a pretty cool song Kessler had for himself there.

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Just about the time I got a stream working, it looked like the fight was over. :rolleyes:

Froch has to stay busy and out work Johnson. I believe he can and will. Froch by 12UD.

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Anybody watching the Kessler fight now besides me? Didn't see the thread.

I'm watching a stream, since I don't want to wait until tonight for the tape delay. ;)

That was a pretty cool song Kessler had for himself there.

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Just about the time I got a stream working, it looked like the fight was over. :rolleyes:

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Well you can catch it tonight on the tape delay. :D

I won't say anything in this thread, because I don't want to ruin it for anyone coming in here to talk about the fights later.

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Anybody watching the Kessler fight now besides me? Didn't see the thread.

I'm watching a stream, since I don't want to wait until tonight for the tape delay. ;)

That was a pretty cool song Kessler had for himself there.

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Just about the time I got a stream working, it looked like the fight was over. :rolleyes:

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Well you can catch it tonight on the tape delay. :D

I won't say anything in this thread, because I don't want to ruin it for anyone coming in here to talk about the fights later.

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I wasn't real interested in the fight anyway, if i'm not mistaken it wasn't for a 168lb. trinket.

I imagine they'll show the fight before Froch - Johnson comes on later tonight.

BTW, i'll be pulling for Glen tonight, I hope he plants Froch in Rachael's lap, just as she's screeching" "He's fucking worthless Carl".

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Anybody watching the Kessler fight now besides me? Didn't see the thread.

I'm watching a stream, since I don't want to wait until tonight for the tape delay. ;)

That was a pretty cool song Kessler had for himself there.

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Just about the time I got a stream working, it looked like the fight was over. :rolleyes:

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Well you can catch it tonight on the tape delay. :D

I won't say anything in this thread, because I don't want to ruin it for anyone coming in here to talk about the fights later.

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I wasn't real interested in the fight anyway, if i'm not mistaken it wasn't for a 168lb. trinket.

I imagine they'll show the fight before Froch - Johnson comes on later tonight.

BTW, i'll be pulling for Glen tonight, I hope he plants Froch in Rachael's lap, just as she's screeching" "He's fucking worthless Carl".

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;D

That would be funny.

Yep, I'll be rooting for Johnson as well.

And yes, they are showing it on tape delay tonight before the Froch/Johnson fight.

I've favoured Froch all along in this match-up, but having just seen a video of their staredown on Sky Sports I'm not so sure. He seemed a little uncomfortable with Johnson's 100 yard stare & you could see him looking to try & push some kind of chat saying something about the weight. Johnson didn't blink or respond & I saw what looked like a little doubt in Froch's eyes. C'mon Glen!!

I respect Froch and I cannot speak one bad thing about him(except he lost to Dirrell...) but I have to pull for the old timer, and nothing personal, if Froch wins then I will probably be rooting for him against Ward. Ward is slowly growing on me...he's not the most fan friendly you have to admit.

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I respect Froch and I cannot speak one bad thing about him(except he lost to Dirrell...) but I have to pull for the old timer, and nothing personal, if Froch wins then I will probably be rooting for him against Ward. Ward is slowly growing on me...he's not the most fan friendly you have to admit.

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cool, Froch obvious problem is if he loses, then he is fucked! Froch needs to win this fight if he has any chance a doing in this tourney !! I see Carl playing it easy for a few rounds, looking for the big counter, He will get caught! Guess will have to wait to see how he deals with it !!

"Abraham has a very similar style as Johnson" good god at least I know terrible commentary isn't exclusive to this side of the pond

That was, one hell of a blister on Mosley's foot.

Mr. Froch welcome to America and 400 fans!

Can someone send me a decent link?

This is LIVE right...8:04 here

And Gus Johnson :footinmouth: