So it looks like the fight will be in Atlantic city NJ.
Andre Ward-Carl Froch Super Six final set for Atlantic City - ESPN
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So it looks like the fight will be in Atlantic city NJ.
Andre Ward-Carl Froch Super Six final set for Atlantic City - ESPN
I can't wait for this one, has the potential to be a good contest. I really hope Froch can do it, he's put in some much hard work and has beaten some great fighters along the way. He does deserve to be in this final, he's facing a tough fighter in Ward and it won't be easy for Froch. I can see why carl is the underdog in many peoples eyes, but Froch has the ability to adapt to different fighting styles and I think that what will make this interesting. Both men offer a lot to the table in terms of their styles and I think it's going to be a case of who wants it more. Both man have the potential to win the fight, just hope Froch can win this and fight Kessler again.
In AC, it will be a very neutral ground. Actually, because Froch's fans travel (they came to the Taylor fight I was at), he may have more fans than Ward there.
That beats having the fight in Los Angeles, I imagine Froch will have as many fans as Ward does in Atlantic City.
I picture this being a ugly fight that can go either way, but i'll be pulling for Froch.
That's going to be one of those "It's gonna be fun nights."
If it's Jersey isn't it likely Steve Smoger gets this one? I suspect both fighters would be comfortable with him and they both seem to be "just let me fight" kind of guys.
I suspect Ward is just a little too skilled in too many areas.
My guess is many close rounds but an 8-4, 7-5, kind of thing for Ward.
This is Ring 1 and 2 right? So we'll have a Ring, and in my view, legit champion LOVE THAT!
I'm sorry to be a negative Nancy bit this fight has all the makings of an ugly tactical fight with not a lot of clean power shots coming from either side. Saying that though I think will Ward will win a ud. Man it seems the more I think of this fight the less excited I become.
I agree, a legit champ. With so many BS belts and champions this will be one of the few legit champions out there. I expect a very tatical fight with Ward winning a UD.Quote:
Originally Posted by marbleheadmaui
Totally agree with this post.Quote:
Originally Posted by MMASUXI agree, a legit champ. With so many BS belts and champions this will be one of the few legit champions out there. I expect a very tatical fight with Ward winning a UD.Quote:
Originally Posted by marbleheadmaui
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Originally Posted by MMASUXI agree, a legit champ. With so many BS belts and champions this will be one of the few legit champions out there. I expect a very tatical fight with Ward winning a UD.Quote:
Originally Posted by marbleheadmaui
Carl will make it interesting on the scorecards, but I see Ward eeking out a close controversial SD, that leaves Froch and his fans pissed. One thing I don't see is a clear cut UD for Ward.
This is a fight that i'll try watching, but it's not one that i'll be pumped up about, I have little interest in Ward's fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by CommunistKevin
Come on komrade!Quote:
Originally Posted by CommunistKevin
Gotta learn to appreciate skilled tactical battles. ;)
This fight is being deemed as a possible ugly fight and I agree but just like those people that can't stand looking at a gruesome traffic accident, I'll do what they do and peak between my fingers. If I were at ringside I would probably want a replay of a dirty punch. Seiously, Ward by UD.
To everybody.
The only way to beat ward Is not throw a single jab to the head!!!
Throw all punches and only target the body from round 1 to round 12!!! Ward can't move their body and neither can anyone else.
Really hope Froch pulls this one off. He deserves a little time in the limelight.
Winner to fight Kessler very soon after.
I'll be routing for Carl, but I think Ward will show him up :-\
To be honest. I can't see Froch winning a round, let alone the fight. I can see and 120-108 scorecard for all three judges scorecards. It's gonna be a total and utter shut out for ward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tam Seddon
Ward is slick but froch has the power and work rate to trouble any one, i think frochs underated and doesnt get the credit he deserves, frochs been in with tough top class fighters for his last 6 or so fights now and only kesslers beat him which was close decsion, i think froch has a genuine chance of winning this fight! and will giv a really good account of himself even if he does get beat
If the Froch who fought Johnson shows up he will find it very tough. I thought Froch clearly beat Johnson but he did not look that good.
right now i'm thinking Ward UD but plenty of time to think about the fight in depth and change my mind. Froch needs to be in the mindset that he needs to lay it all on the line and rip the titles from ward. He aint going to win a boxing match, the way he carries his arms and still hasn't been knocked out amazes me. People have been criticizing him for it since his early pro days so he isn't going to change it anytime soon.
Would love to see Froch get the victory. I love how he has no problem travelling and hasn't waited until the end of his career to go for the big names, his intentions have been known since before he was British champ, he's tough as nails, loves a fight and is cocky - great combination! ;D
Will froch work rate and stamina overwhelm Amy ward that turns up??? Ward is easier to hit that dirrell
Fight could be on cybertron for all it matters. Love carl, but ward will have no problems boxing him if not fighting him and if that don't work mauling him.
What if the fight took place on veridian 5??
Seriously though, froch isn't dumb like Abraham and Allen green or bika as ward can't smother froch as froch will keep away and out range ward
Froch by KO
Seeing as froch has a higher workrate and punch output than calzaghe I have to agree froch win by early ko
I agree. It will be a closer fight than the Abraham was or the Green fight. I actually thought the Bika fight was competitive for a bit. Ward just has more in his repertoire than Froch and for the first time for Froch, he's facing someone with the desire that matches his. Would I be shocked if Froch eeked out a close decision by having the stronger punches and maybe staggering Ward a few times? No. To me, it's just more likely Ward takes it like 8-4/9-3. How happy is Fenster that the S6 is finally finishing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
Ward will win but if Froch wins this then this victory would be up there with Honeyghan v Curry.
Dunno about that mate. Curry was arguably p4p number 1 when Honeyghan beat him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
If Froch wins by K.O ... Ward will demand Olympic drug testing afterwards :p
My god !!! Ward out of Cali for this one. Something must have went wrong with the negotiations.
I did get to see Johnson-Froch in A.C. but it does look like I will miss this one. I will be moving south the beginning of Sep. Damn shame I would have loved to have seen this one.
I think the S6 has been great for matching fighters tough. It makes "champions" like Bute look really weak when you consider the S6 competitors schedules.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratI agree. It will be a closer fight than the Abraham was or the Green fight. I actually thought the Bika fight was competitive for a bit. Ward just has more in his repertoire than Froch and for the first time for Froch, he's facing someone with the desire that matches his. Would I be shocked if Froch eeked out a close decision by having the stronger punches and maybe staggering Ward a few times? No. To me, it's just more likely Ward takes it like 8-4/9-3. How happy is Fenster that the S6 is finally finishing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
I only ever said it wouldn't work as planned. I was proved right when Taylor retired after the first fight. Let alone other fighters being replaced, rows about home advantage, arguments about money, injuries delaying bouts, promoter/fighter fall-outs etc.
Just about every reason I gave for why it wouldn't work happened. ;)
I said up there, Ward is under rated he is a very skilled fighter but if Froch pulls this one he is made, he can write his own cheques fighting Bute and Hopkins.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HDunno about that mate. Curry was arguably p4p number 1 when Honeyghan beat him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Yeah Ward is skilled , but i think he is overrated imo , good boxing skills , good inside , throws good combos , but lacks power , and is terrible with his head , just look at Kessler after there fight , that damage wasnt all done by punches, and that is his best win against a name fighter by a long way . I just sometimes get bored watching him , ward is far from exciting , but i cant knock the guy too much he has proved he deserves to be where he is by beating everyone he has faced .Ido like Froch not just because im british , but he actually wants to fight the best and he has a unbelivable will to win which i admire greatly , just hopes he fights at distance like he did against Abraham behind his long jab and then unload power rights, this is a tough one to call for me , but am edging towards Froch on points only because he doesnt need to wory about Wards power .Just hope its a great fight .
As you said, at the end of the day, Froch and Ward deserved to be where they are. It'll be a tactical fight and I like Ward's chances.Quote:
Originally Posted by FensterI think the S6 has been great for matching fighters tough. It makes "champions" like Bute look really weak when you consider the S6 competitors schedules.Quote:
Originally Posted by RantcatratI agree. It will be a closer fight than the Abraham was or the Green fight. I actually thought the Bika fight was competitive for a bit. Ward just has more in his repertoire than Froch and for the first time for Froch, he's facing someone with the desire that matches his. Would I be shocked if Froch eeked out a close decision by having the stronger punches and maybe staggering Ward a few times? No. To me, it's just more likely Ward takes it like 8-4/9-3. How happy is Fenster that the S6 is finally finishing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
I only ever said it wouldn't work as planned. I was proved right when Taylor retired after the first fight. Let alone other fighters being replaced, rows about home advantage, arguments about money, injuries delaying bouts, promoter/fighter fall-outs etc.
Just about every reason I gave for why it wouldn't work happened. ;)
It seems like most believe that SOG will dominate Froch, there was even some twit on this thread, who thinks, Ward will win every round, but I don't see that at all. When has anyone completely dominated Froch? Just sayin' Froch may lose the fight, but he'll make it competitive, this isn't going to be a piece of cake for Ward like some fans seem to think, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that Froch wins this fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
But what would b the beat way for froch to fight ward??
Froch needs to fight his fight, keep the pressure on, and don't let Ward dictate the action.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke
True, excatly what he did to Dirrell, rough him up and win ugly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mars_axFroch needs to fight his fight, keep the pressure on, and don't let Ward dictate the action.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dropanuke