From a boxing perspective the better fighter did not win. In many ways it may have been better for Froch had he lost because I get the feeling he will carry thinking heart and fitness is enough at world level. It was a bit like when Nassem Hamed came over to USA and Kevin Kelley showed chinks in his armour. But JT showed at times that Froch didn't even deserve to be into the same ring as him.
I think his promoter needs to think very carefully about Froch's future. He shouldn't go for rematch, because I don't think he will get away with it for a second time. I don't think he will EVER beat Kessler nor Pavlik. So I'm not sure what the future holds for him. He is undefeated world champion, however he is vunerable aganist ANY top level fighter.