I actually think that if anything Carl Froch is under-rated. Aside from being outboxed by someone with a higer workrate I can't see Froch being beat at 168 lb.

His chin is as solid as anyone's, and he has more skill than Lacy.

Froch reminds me a lot of Chris Eubank. His fighting style is different but like Eubank he has a fantastic chin, is strong and has stamina, but relies on counter punching opportunites, especially in luring fighters in and hitting them with his monster uppercuts.

Unfortunately, like Eubank he isn't so effective going forward and doesn't like to fight at pace, stylistically a fight with Calzaghe would be tough for him because Joe would outwork him and unless he got careless wouldn't give him the counter opportunites that he needs.

But no way in hell does Joe or anybody at 168 lb destroy Froch. Outwork and outbox him yes, but I can't see anybody knocking him out.