Froch vs. Stevenson for April/May time, No agreement for Kessler

[mightyfighter]

I don't think this will be an easy fight for Froch. Stevenson's dangerous at all times.

[beenKOed]

I don't think this will be an easy fight for Froch. Stevenson's dangerous at all times.

Absolutely, a puncher always has a chance. I see Froch winning but don't discount Stevenson too much. It's a long way from street gangs in Haiti to where Stevenson is now which means he has some smarts, an important component in every fighters bag.

[IamInuit]

I don't think this will be an easy fight for Froch. Stevenson's dangerous at all times.

Absolutely, a puncher always has a chance. I see Froch winning but don't discount Stevenson too much. It's a long way from street gangs in Haiti to where Stevenson is now which means he has some smarts, an important component in every fighters bag.

Yeah but one could argue that such an experience in Haiti and for a time here has helped to prepare him for this as it did for many greats that were in gangs or in trouble. Guys like Ketchel were not nice guys and Benny Leonard learned how to fight in the Jewish Ghetto. Live the thug and be the thug in order to survive choosing more often then not to fight over flight. This will serve him well when he walks to the ring in Nottingham. I just don't see him being as intimidated as others walking into that atmosphere. In fact he probably feeds on it.

[Tam Seddon]

http://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-froch-situation-sorted-next-few-days--61200

[Kirkland Laing]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

[Tam Seddon]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

I think it's fair that Froch should get the Uk return as he travelled in the first place. Hearn has also put in the contract that they can have a third fight in a netural venue which seems like the fairest offer going. Kessler is confident enough in his ability and he said he would beat Froch again, if he's that confident he will travel this time.

[Kirkland Laing]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

I think it's fair that Froch should get the Uk return as he travelled in the first place. Hearn has also put in the contract that they can have a third fight in a netural venue which seems like the fairest offer going. Kessler is confident enough in his ability and he said he would beat Froch again, if he's that confident he will travel this time.

It's not about fairness though, it's about Kessler being able to make big money from fights after he beats Froch again versus being an ex-champ making much less money to try and get a belt back. I have a feeling if Froch wants the fight he's going to have to go to Denmark again.

[ruthless rocco]

Froch ko 7. Kessler is done.

[Beanz]

Eric!

[ross]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

Id bet that Kessler is more of a national hero in Denmark than Froch is in England. Unfortunately for Carl as good as he is and as good his opponents have been he just hasnt had the exposure needed to be a massive draw like Hatton. Granted, hes not really going to appeal to the same dunce football hooligans that Hatton does but even Calzaghe managed to get 55,000 in a stadium to watch Kessler.

It cant all be that its down to Froch fighting on sky and not terrestrial as Hamed and Calzaghe both fought on sky and even pay per view but both got massive audineces and headlines. In fact Froch started out on the BBC. His style just isnt as eye pleasing.

[Master]

I believe Froch fight with Bute was a brilliant atmosphere and attendance.

[bzkfn]

IBF champion Carl Froch set to confirm fight plans within the week | Sky Sports

Just saw this. Hopefully it's Kessler but I think it'll be Stevenson.

[Kirkland Laing]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

Id bet that Kessler is more of a national hero in Denmark than Froch is in England. Unfortunately for Carl as good as he is and as good his opponents have been he just hasnt had the exposure needed to be a massive draw like Hatton. Granted, hes not really going to appeal to the same dunce football hooligans that Hatton does but even Calzaghe managed to get 55,000 in a stadium to watch Kessler.

It cant all be that its down to Froch fighting on sky and not terrestrial as Hamed and Calzaghe both fought on sky and even pay per view but both got massive audineces and headlines. In fact Froch started out on the BBC. His style just isnt as eye pleasing.

Kessler is a proper celebrity in Denmark. He's on the front of their gossip magazines every week. He's got much less reason to travel than Froch has.

[Tam Seddon]

Froch only brings 70% to the pot if you include the British gate money. Froch Kessler 2 can sell out a stadium in Denmark as easily as it can in England and then Kessler is bringing 70% to the pot.

We have a pretty good idea how the fight will go. An all action fight that could go either way on the cards after twelve rounds. If it's in Denmark Kessler probably gets the decision. If it's in England Froch probably gets the decision.

Froch is the one desperate for the rematch. Why should Kessler come over to England and probably lose when he can have the fight in Denmark and probably win? The record books aren't going to worry about where the fights were held, they're just going to record who won.

Id bet that Kessler is more of a national hero in Denmark than Froch is in England. Unfortunately for Carl as good as he is and as good his opponents have been he just hasnt had the exposure needed to be a massive draw like Hatton. Granted, hes not really going to appeal to the same dunce football hooligans that Hatton does but even Calzaghe managed to get 55,000 in a stadium to watch Kessler.

It cant all be that its down to Froch fighting on sky and not terrestrial as Hamed and Calzaghe both fought on sky and even pay per view but both got massive audineces and headlines. In fact Froch started out on the BBC. His style just isnt as eye pleasing.

Kessler is a proper celebrity in Denmark. He's on the front of their gossip magazines every week. He's got much less reason to travel than Froch has.

If he doesnt travel then hes plain scared of Froch. Froch wasnt scared going to Denmark and lost a close fight. Kessler knows now Froch has improved because he destroyed Bute. Kessler wanted Bute to win so he could fight Bute, but Froch messed up the plans. Also as I said before Hearn offered the third fight on neutral territory so celebrity in Denmark or not he should be a champion and face Froch in England for the second fight. If Kessler believes hes the best he should do it, because he needs to fight somebody better than the likes of Magee who Froch KO'd years ago.