Froch contemplating Steveson defence

[Tam Seddon]

http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2013/01/hearn-froch-contemplating-stevenson.html?m=1

That's a shame, I wonder what's happening with the Kessler fight.

[bzkfn]

I was a little surprised they hadn't announced the Kessler fight yet. I hope this fight doesn't happen as I'd rather see Carl take the big paydays. Fights like this are dangerous as at 35 Froch may not feel up for it after the letdown of not getting the Kessler fight.

Hopefully the Kessler fight gets signed.

[IamInuit]

Stevenson should just wait out the Kessler fight. He's kind of stupid not to. I mean I don't blame him as he has fought his way to the mandatory spot but if the IBF strips Froch then Stevenson would be fighting for he vacant belt and to me its a bit of an empty win.

Something off here though because what if Bute executed his rematch clause? Was the IBF going to look the other way to let that happen. These pricks don't want unification

[Tam Seddon]

If Froch does give up the belt I read that Stevenson will fight Oosthuizen for the vacant strap.

[IamInuit]

If Froch does give up the belt I read that Stevenson will fight Oosthuizen for the vacant strap.

Hence the term "paper champ"

[Tam Seddon]

If Froch does give up the belt I read that Stevenson will fight Oosthuizen for the vacant strap.

Hence the term "paper champ"

Yeah he will be. I hope Froch can somehow keep his title and fight Kessler. We will see what happens in the next week.

[Nameless]

Any reason why Kessler seems to be out of idea for now?

Beside, Stevenson is fast, strong and very agressive, that could be a very entertaining fight if that one would happen, that could be a slugfest to be talked about for a long time.

[Hulk]

Adonis Stevenson looked the best I've ever seen him in beating one of my favorite fighters, Donovan George last time out.

He's fast, powerful and athletic. He could give Froch a run for his money, especially if Froch is looking past him.

I don't quite think Stevenson is in Froch's class, but he's def a more formidable foe than poor Yusaf Mack was.

[Tam Seddon]

Adonis Stevenson looked the best I've ever seen him in beating one of my favorite fighters, Donovan George last time out.

He's fast, powerful and athletic. He could give Froch a run for his money, especially if Froch is looking past him.

I don't quite think Stevenson is in Froch's class, but he's def a more formidable foe than poor Yusaf Mack was.

Yes I agree with that it will be a much bigger test but with fights like Kessler and Ward on the horizon for Froch and with him getting older i think he should be thinking about those fights and not going down the mandatory route. If the Kessler fight can't be made then fair enough this is an option to be explored. But Hearn should be doing his very best to come to an agreement with Kessler to make this happen.

[bzkfn]

IBF say Froch can apply for a waiver to avoid Stevenson for now. Cheeky bastards get a fee just for an application though, and they can deny it.

IBF: Froch Can Get Waiver To Delay Stevenson Defense - Boxing News

[Master]

I can see why Froch would fight him to keep a belt he has worked hard to capture and it is a mandatory and it will keep him active in anticipation for the bigger fights. However if this guy is too tough then it would be wiser for Froch just to vacate it for the Kessler/Bute/Abraham fights instead.

[Hulk]

I can see why Froch would fight him to keep a belt he has worked hard to capture and it is a mandatory and it will keep him active in anticipation for the bigger fights. However if this guy is too tough then it would be wiser for Froch just to vacate it for the Kessler/Bute/Abraham fights instead.

Master, if he's too tough then Froch shouldn't be calling himself "Champion".

However, I don't think Stevenson is too tough for Froch, but he is a respectable and hungry opponent.

[Master]

I can see why Froch would fight him to keep a belt he has worked hard to capture and it is a mandatory and it will keep him active in anticipation for the bigger fights. However if this guy is too tough then it would be wiser for Froch just to vacate it for the Kessler/Bute/Abraham fights instead.

Master, if he's too tough then Froch shouldn't be calling himself "Champion".

However, I don't think Stevenson is too tough for Froch, but he is a respectable and hungry opponent.

What I meant by that was that Froch is at the stage of his career where he needs to preserve himself for brutal fights that will make the most money. He will be willing to have brutal fights with Kessler and Bute but not with a mandatory.