Froch - Pascal less than a week to go !!!

[GAME]

I wish Froch had a world class trainer for this fight . The natural talent isa there but progress has been slow and he may becoem a stay at home champ. If he could follow in Joe footsteps that would be great but it means we have to wait another decade b4 he fights anyone good.

I think if he makes a statement beating Pascal, he should go to the States. He should run his mouth off after the fight , call out Taylor then go to America and get a proper trainer. He has teh tools but i question the true desire cuz he has been quite happy to plod along in Nottingham .

[Fenster]

I think Pascal (as long as he don't bottle it) will look dangerous early. Froch is normally a slow-ish starter. His chin has always looked good but that's against lesser fighters/hitters.

There's some decent looking odds for Pascal in this fight.

Froch could getted Khaned. 50/1!!!

[Bomp]

I think Pascal (as long as he don't bottle it) will look dangerous early. Froch is normally a slow-ish starter. His chin has always looked good but that's against lesser fighters/hitters.

There's some decent looking odds for Pascal in this fight.

Froch could getted Khaned. 50/1!!!

You always come up with these odds, I may have the courage to take them up on this one.

To get Khanned
Hope that phrase sticks.

[hfahrenheit]

Froch KO victory and set up a fight with Taylor who will have no excuse to avoid him.

Has Taylor tried to avoid Froch? Froch, who, even after he beats Pascal, won't have any name power in America? The only reason to fight the winner of the Froch/Pascal fight is for the belt- not cause they have any notoriotity; the only reason Taylor would "avoid" Froch would be for the lack of fan interest.

I personally think Taylor should fight the winner of Pascal/Froch, then Bute, and then go to War with Kessler, although I'm not sure of his odds him.

Would be a great fight though, and would generate some great buzz for the Supermiddleweight division.

In the meantime, I'd like Kessler to beat B-Hop.

[Fenster]

I think Pascal (as long as he don't bottle it) will look dangerous early. Froch is normally a slow-ish starter. His chin has always looked good but that's against lesser fighters/hitters.

There's some decent looking odds for Pascal in this fight.

Froch could getted Khaned. 50/1!!!

You always come up with these odds, I may have the courage to take them up on this one.

To get Khanned
Hope that phrase sticks.

That's because i'm one of those idiotic/sick/mug gamblers that can't watch ANYTHING without a (small) money interest

[ono]

Ive seen alot of Froch already and just watched some more rounds of Pascal and they really do deserve each other

Pascal seems to have the more technical ability but hasnt fought anyone and backed out of a Miranda match, Froch is also an unknown and has waited till hes 31 to fight a live opponent

Whover wins will have done boxing a favour by ridding it of another imposter

Both are awfull and both would be underdogs against Kessler

That's not really the case. He's been heavily avoided and fighters gave frequently pulled put against him, leaving him no option but to fight a journeyman at short notice.

The only thing i am worried about is his recent lack of a challenge. Maybe he'll be a bit rusty. I'm counting on a Froch uppercut to do the damage but my heads saying he'll do it on points....mainly because he'll waste a few rounds getting warmed up.

[smashup]

When this fight was made everyone (seemed like everyone) was saying Pascal is no good. That Froch would win easy.

Ive now seen Pascal fight. He is CLEARLY the BEST fighter Froch has been matched with so far. Pascal, like Froch, is a Roy Jones wannabe but he looks faster and sharper than Froch.

People saying he has no power.. he lands plenty of hard and sharp enough straight right hands to me.

I think the Canadians/Americans (think it was mainly Canadians) predicting an easy Froch win haven't SEEN big nose fight.

I've been looking at some Pascal fights and coming forward he looks very impressive and throws all the punches in the book as well a being double quick.
Hope Carl can back him up early and start bossing him about which is how i see him winning this one before a late KO.
This is gonna be some fight too.
Must see i reckon.

[Tam Seddon]

not long to go now! i put on a fiver on 14/1 5th round KO for froch . im confident that hes really going to prove himself and this is the real step into the 168 picture for him!!

COME ON CARL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bomp]

When this fight was made everyone (seemed like everyone) was saying Pascal is no good. That Froch would win easy.

Ive now seen Pascal fight. He is CLEARLY the BEST fighter Froch has been matched with so far. Pascal, like Froch, is a Roy Jones wannabe but he looks faster and sharper than Froch.

People saying he has no power.. he lands plenty of hard and sharp enough straight right hands to me.

I think the Canadians/Americans (think it was mainly Canadians) predicting an easy Froch win haven't SEEN big nose fight.

I've been looking at some Pascal fights and coming forward he looks very impressive and throws all the punches in the book as well a being double quick.
Hope Carl can back him up early and start bossing him about which is how i see him winning this one before a late KO.
This is gonna be some fight too.
Must see i reckon.

It looks as if it'll iron out nicely stylistically. I'm actually looking forward to it. People can say what they like about big nose, but his hit AND GET hit style may be entertaining with an actual live opponent.

[Rantcatrat]

I understand many of the posters here think highly of Carl Froch and expressed what he does well: He hits with power, Above average handspeed, Good ringmanship etc.

I'm not too familiar Pascal although I vagely recall seeing him fight before Miranda beat Banks. What are the conventional criticisms of Jean Pascal? What will Froch try to exploit?

On the other side of the coin: What will be Pascal's gameplan? What advantages does he have?

[Conrad]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbs8CgTAAI4
Froch training video

How dare he murder one of the great late Johnny Cash records? That's normally my job whenever there's a Karaoke on in the pub!

[Tam Seddon]

I understand many of the posters here think highly of Carl Froch and expressed what he does well: He hits with power, Above average handspeed, Good ringmanship etc.

I'm not too familiar Pascal although I vagely recall seeing him fight before Miranda beat Banks. What are the conventional criticisms of Jean Pascal? What will Froch try to exploit?

On the other side of the coin: What will be Pascal's gameplan? What advantages does he have?

im thinking that the first couple of rounds will be pascal trying to really gain an advantage with his speed. Carl will figure out what he has and up his tempo a bit and looking to land good accurate shots, if Pascal is getting a bit too big for his boots carl will up the pace even more and this is when it will get interesting. I know pascal has good power and good speed. But footwork is something thats going to make carl shine in this fight. I really think hes going to be able to throw really good power shots from angles which will land flush. Pascal from what I have seen has been hurt by not so powerful punches, sometimes takes silly shots. I think if he gets hurt and slows down, this fight can be over within 5.

Im not underestimating Pascal in the slightest, I know he has a lot of talent, but Carl has the backing of his home fans and is really going to be up for this one. He knows that this fight is it for him and there is no second chance after this.

Im expecting a really strong performance by carl, but he cant be giving away pointless rounds, I dont think he will but he has to really be on his A game for this fight. It will be fully entertaining like most Froch fights are.

I just hope its over in the 5th round though

[ross]

I feel like a proud parent laying in bed listening to my child fidget and creep round the house excited on Christmas morning.

Poor old Tam, being a fan of Carl Froch this is the first time hes been given something to get excited with anticipation about and he just cant contain himself.

Hopefully for Tams sake he gets what he wants this Christmas and doesnt end up looking like the dissapointed kid that has to look gratefull for what his parents could afford.

Or rather, Tam will stay loyal, though dissapointed with his long appreciation of an unproved quantity when they let him down at their first opportunity.

[killersheep]

Pascal is gonna look cute and effective for 3 or 4 rounds until Froch catches him and puts him away. I would be shocked if Pascal makes it to the 8th round. Nice step up for Froch, glad he's finally got a fight for a genuine alphabet title. Don't see Pascal being much of a problem since he IS hittable AND has a weak chin.

[Bomp]

I understand many of the posters here think highly of Carl Froch and expressed what he does well: He hits with power, Above average handspeed, Good ringmanship etc.

I'm not too familiar Pascal although I vagely recall seeing him fight before Miranda beat Banks. What are the conventional criticisms of Jean Pascal? What will Froch try to exploit?

On the other side of the coin: What will be Pascal's gameplan? What advantages does he have?

im thinking that the first couple of rounds will be pascal trying to really gain an advantage with his speed. Carl will figure out what he has and up his tempo a bit and looking to land good accurate shots, if Pascal is getting a bit too big for his boots carl will up the pace even more and this is when it will get interesting. I know pascal has good power and good speed. But footwork is something thats going to make carl shine in this fight. I really think hes going to be able to throw really good power shots from angles which will land flush. Pascal from what I have seen has been hurt by not so powerful punches, sometimes takes silly shots. I think if he gets hurt and slows down, this fight can be over within 5.

Im not underestimating Pascal in the slightest, I know he has a lot of talent, but Carl has the backing of his home fans and is really going to be up for this one. He knows that this fight is it for him and there is no second chance after this.

Im expecting a really strong performance by carl, but he cant be giving away pointless rounds, I dont think he will but he has to really be on his A game for this fight. It will be fully entertaining like most Froch fights are.

I just hope its over in the 5th round though

Will you be ringside with a pair of pompoms?