Froch vs Lacy would be an incredible fight but honestly I expect Froch's route to a title shot won't entail that much risk. If/when Calzaghe vacates the belts he held will probably fracture and Froch will get to fight for a vacant belt against a lesser opponent such as Alesandro Berrio or Dennis Inkin.

Lacy is still a big name, even more so if he beats Manfredo next month and Froch won't want to face him until he's already got a belt.