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I really like froch.
But it could be a few fights too soon for groves to beat a veteran in froch.
Saying that, it would be amazing if he did beat froch.
Whoever wins i would still be happy as both of these fighters are very likeable.
Anyone else see it the same way or do you think froch loosing would be a good thing?
I always want Froch to lose. Can't see Groves beating him though.
It would be the end of the world if Froch loses to Groves, but he won't so it's fine.
Why your dislike for froch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I want to see Froch win and take on Ward, Groves can take a loss now.
If groves can put in a performance of a mixture of dirrell, ward and taylor it could be very interesting.
We know what frochs flaws are but froch is a better fighter now..he must be.
What i like about froch is that he doesnt give a froch.
He wont retire before another ward bout but hes just taking the long way round to it..who can blame him..its more money.
Agreed I do not mind him taking on Groves, Kessler 3 and then Ward. I can see Froch move up to light heavy and having one final fight there Hopkins, Cleverly/Bellow etcQuote:
Originally Posted by imp
Where does james degale picture in all of this?..
I really like them both, but I want groves to win.
Froch has a few fights left in him I believe but groves is evasive and recovers from punches well, combined with Froch not being the harder puncher is the world gives Groves a slight chance.
I believe Froch will likely take the fight, but I'd love it if Groves did.
Its a win win situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
I'll tell you what, this is a 50/50 fight, and a credit to the promoter, George Groves has gone from strength to strength since beating DeGale and could well do it. The fight is good value for a ticket buyer or PPVer.
Having said that why are the usual Hopkins points coming out? Can't a Brit make a good payday without fighting an over the hill yank? Shame.
Similarly, why is Cleverly even being mentioned as a possible opponent for either? Que? WB something or other, never taken a risky fight and all of a sudden want's to fight a proper non-alphabet title winner for mega money? Nathan is having a giraffe, and Warren is obviously stoking it. Froch, win or lose, should offer to fight Cleverly once he's won a proper title, and for the lions share of the purse!
I want groves to win and if that happens, I'd like to see froch face andre direll so he can get that ass beat again.
Andre dirrell is just a bad bad man
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Originally Posted by imp
On Channel 5 fighting bums on another shit Hennessy card.
Then he works his way into a world title shot against the winner of Froch/Groves/Kessler/Ward. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfnQuote:
Originally Posted by imp
On Channel 5 fighting bums on another shit Hennessy card.
I think this is an interesting fight , and may the best man win.
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Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Does Dirrell have any plans whatsoever? He's been completely irrelevant for nearly 3 years now after that whole dubious brain injury. I'd like to see him rebound but he doesn't appear to interested, there is no reason for Froch to even think about that rematch.
Hearn will never put froch back in with dirrell again.Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingQuote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Does Dirrell have any plans whatsoever? He's been completely irrelevant for nearly 3 years now after that whole dubious brain injury. I'd like to see him rebound but he doesn't appear to interested, there is no reason for Froch to even think about that rematch.
Too much risk for very little money.
As you said, dirrell hardly ever fights anymore anyway. What on earth is going on with him?
Mhmm, I don't care to see a rematch either and Direll just needs to fight if he's going to. Their first fight stunk hard, but I see no way to score it for Froch, it was a hometown decision imo. Groves isn't as fast as Dirrell but he's less timid, and still has the right style to give Froch similar problems if he is smart and his chin can hold up in the process.
A friend of mine spoke to him briefly after a fight in Vegas and he says Dirrell seems to be in good spirits. Dirrell claimed he's keeping himself in shape and will get back in the ring soon .Quote:
Originally Posted by p4pkingQuote:
Originally Posted by FinitoElDinamita
Does Dirrell have any plans whatsoever? He's been completely irrelevant for nearly 3 years now after that whole dubious brain injury. I'd like to see him rebound but he doesn't appear to interested, there is no reason for Froch to even think about that rematch.
Im not holding my breath though. He's still young and if he was so eager to fight again, he would have came back awhile ago.
Maybe he's still having promotional issues?
Ever since he was calling out Calzaghe. When he eventually got the opportunity to fight him he bottled it and then still kept saying Calzaghe was dodging him afterwards. He still does it now occasionally. Mainly that.Quote:
Originally Posted by impWhy your dislike for froch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I actually admire what he does in the ring. You've got to hand it to him, what he does he does amazingly well. But then he gets out of the ring and opens his mouth and I go back to not liking him again.
Froch would have a difficult time outboxing calzaghe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland LaingEver since he was calling out Calzaghe. When he eventually got the opportunity to fight him he bottled it and then still kept saying Calzaghe was dodging him afterwards. He still does it now occasionally. Mainly that.Quote:
Originally Posted by impWhy your dislike for froch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I actually admire what he does in the ring. You've got to hand it to him, what he does he does amazingly well. But then he gets out of the ring and opens his mouth and I go back to not liking him again.
You meant impossible not difficult.Quote:
Originally Posted by impFroch would have a difficult time outboxing calzaghe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland LaingEver since he was calling out Calzaghe. When he eventually got the opportunity to fight him he bottled it and then still kept saying Calzaghe was dodging him afterwards. He still does it now occasionally. Mainly that.Quote:
Originally Posted by impWhy your dislike for froch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I actually admire what he does in the ring. You've got to hand it to him, what he does he does amazingly well. But then he gets out of the ring and opens his mouth and I go back to not liking him again.
Watched Andre Ward out box Froch, Groves will try and do the same. Try is the operative word.
Definitely. Inside the ring I like Froch, can't fault the guy. Outside, not so much. I'll miss him when he's gone though, until he turns up as a pundit and annoys me again. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by impFroch would have a difficult time outboxing calzaghe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland LaingEver since he was calling out Calzaghe. When he eventually got the opportunity to fight him he bottled it and then still kept saying Calzaghe was dodging him afterwards. He still does it now occasionally. Mainly that.Quote:
Originally Posted by impWhy your dislike for froch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirkland Laing
I actually admire what he does in the ring. You've got to hand it to him, what he does he does amazingly well. But then he gets out of the ring and opens his mouth and I go back to not liking him again.
We dont know that yet. Who has hit him competatively in the pros?Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
We already know hes been dropped by Carl in sparring and like you said, Froch isnt the hardest puncher in the world....