Originally Posted by superheavyrhun
Flippin heck man....are you trying to prevent me from ever deciding that I ought to get to bed. I gotta drive to my old place pick up mail etc in five hours... :p
Anyhow, here's how I think that these fights would go.
#1 - Froch v Bika - What I've always thought of Bika is that he is a spoiler that will be able to win, up to a certain level. Bika did well in the Contender series, and was unlucky not to win a world title against Markus Beyer. For me, I think Froch has shown, as he did tonight to some extent, that he can still put in harmful shots when he's on the inside and there's a bit of wrestling going on. Froch also has the same macho streak Calzaghe has, and I think he'd look to outmuscle and outhustle Bika, but I think that the accurate punches would find their mark and send Bika to his first KO defeat in the middle to late rounds.
#2 - Froch v Lacy - First off, I'd like to have a look at Lacy v Manfredo before I pass final judgement on this one. However, I think that Lacy would struggle to find the mark against Froch, who has good movement and a solid chin (which I was also impressed with tonight), but it depends on how much of Lacy's power he still has left. I believe that Froch would do the majority of the work, but if he's caught consistently by Lacy, then he could get stopped. If not, or if Froch starts using his guard even more, then he should win a KO in 6-8 rounds.
#3 - Froch v Kessler - This is certainly the toughest fight at Super-Middleweight for Froch, because Kessler is unlike anyone he's been up against before. For me, Kessler is a quicker version of Lacy with a bigger reach and better heart. I think that Kessler would prove too much for Carl, not only moving forward in straight lines, but capitalising on Froch's habit of dropping his left hand lead, which he did less tonight, but still often enough for Reid to clip him a few times. I believe that Kessler would have to really dominate to stop Froch, so I think Kessler would win a points victory, 116-110 including a couple of knockdowns.
#4 - Froch v Mundine - Mundine is actually returning from his eye infection next month, so I guess this is back in the realms of reality. I think this one would be amongst the most compelling of the fights, because they both have a boxer's style which is supported with a venomous punch. I think Mundine's had his weaknesses exploited more often than Froch, and Froch will find it easier to get to Mundine than vice versa. Although this is the bout of two punchers, I think they'd both be worried about each other, and that Froch would eke out a points win. No knockdowns, not a great tear-up, but interesting to watch and a masterclass in tactical boxing.
#5 - Froch v Calzaghe - With Froch throwing down the gauntlet to Calzaghe at light-heavyweight this evening, let's assume that is where it happens. My worry is that although there are certainly similarities in the counter-boxing style of each fighter, Froch is the one packing the power. However, Calzaghe is the one with the movement and the elusiveness. Two great chins, one unified world title holder, and I'd have to tip Calzaghe to put in the hard yards once again, and outwork Froch in almost every round, from a more awkward southpaw stance. 118-110 Calzaghe.
And finally....
The one which you may have forgotten about Wacko is:
#6 Froch v Bute - Two punchers, one orthodox, one southpaw. Bute has claimed the championship already by outpunching a puncher, and I reckon that this would also be a competitive match-up for both fighters. In fighting against Berrio, Bute was fairly careful in unloading his big shots, keeping a decent guard, but was still able to be caught, and I think that the accuracy of Froch could help him to win a few rounds with flurries from accurate shots, but I also think these two guys could be a coin-flip of a fight. And cause he's British, my coin flip points towards a Froch KO down the stretch. But a tough, tough fight either way.
And now, hopefully, I'm gonna go get some sleep.
