Arum to Bunce: "Sturm in October, Froch in January is the plan"

[bzkfn]

ok, i mean i really wouldn't give Mora that much of a chance in winning but hell, waving a HUGE payday in the guys face then getting the boot for a Sturm fight (even though its a more significant fight), seems a bit harsh

He's probably the fallback option. To be fair, he was lucky to receive the shot in the first place. The Sturm fight is much better for boxing though. I'm really tired of the Middleweight champions taking less meaningful fights when they should be fighting each other.

oh i'm completely with you on the Sturm fight having a lot more significance, but what bothers me is that if you sign the contract to fight the guy, already have the fight scheduled and the fight is given the green light, you should honor the deal, even if Mora was lucky to get the shot, if they had a deal made already they should honor it, then fight Sturm next, don't see why he cant fight Mora during the summer and take on Sturm come October or November

It reminds me alot of the situation when Cintron signed to fight Williams in a unification, got injured and then talked about fighting every other fighter but Williams. As for the Summer date, I imagine it'll come down to what dates they can get with HBO. You're 100% correct there is time to do it, but I'm betting they've seen the Mora fight as a high risk-low reward fight. Remember, Pavlik's people weren't exactly thrilled with the Mora fight, and Pavlik's Dad released a statement saying they were pissed at Top Rank for cancelling the bout, yet a few days later Kelly signed a new multi-fight deal with Arum. I'm betting that a condition to sign was that they got a better fight than Mora for him.

[bzkfn]

Guess that if that comes into play, Froch won't risk his big payday by fighting Bute or Hopkins

Jaz, regardless I think Froch-Bute happens at the end of the year. Froch has made a point of saying he only wants big fights, so I doubt he takes a voluntary defence instead. Hennessy already offered him that option and he turned it down flat.

The thing is though, he's got till next May before a mandatory title defence comes up even as a possibility as Taylor was his mandatory, so he might just wait on a Pavlik fight, although a fight with Bute is what I want to see.

Ideally, Froch-Bute winner fights Andrade (who's the IBF mandatory anyway) as Kessler won't be back by then.

Sturm-Pavlik winner fights Abraham.

Then stick the guys on top after all of it in against each other at 168.

Won't happen though

Seems clear to me they hope to avoid Abraham. This way though, Pavlik comes out looking like the superstar of the Middleweight division, and who is there left for Abraham to fight thats meaningful? Apart from Winky or Paul Williams, he doesn't have many options at 160 other than paper opposition.

[Tam Seddon]

career defining fight for my man, I know he can take Pavlik. It will be so good if this happens, Carl finally gets notion for once from a top promoter

[ElTerribleMorales]

career defining fight for my man, I know he can take Pavlik. It will be so good if this happens, Carl finally gets notion for once from a top promoter

thing is if Pavlik drops Froch the way Taylor did, he finishes him, that being said, it's a toss up fight

[Tam Seddon]

career defining fight for my man, I know he can take Pavlik. It will be so good if this happens, Carl finally gets notion for once from a top promoter

thing is if Pavlik drops Froch the way Taylor did, he finishes him, that being said, it's a toss up fight

Pavlik wont be as fasting starting as Taylor was, if Taylor fights in the first 5 rounds throughout the whole 12 he would beat ANY fighter believe me on that one. I think your correct its a pick em fight, but Pavlik wouldnt have fough anybody like Froch before, whos shown he can really dig deep when he needs too. I think its a battle of power and who has the better chin, both like to apply pressure and come forward thats why I think this fight really could have fight of the year written all over it.

[JazMerkin]

career defining fight for my man, I know he can take Pavlik. It will be so good if this happens, Carl finally gets notion for once from a top promoter

thing is if Pavlik drops Froch the way Taylor did, he finishes him, that being said, it's a toss up fight

Pavlik wont be as fasting starting as Taylor was, if Taylor fights in the first 5 rounds throughout the whole 12 he would beat ANY fighter believe me on that one. I think your correct its a pick em fight, but Pavlik wouldnt have fough anybody like Froch before, whos shown he can really dig deep when he needs too. I think its a battle of power and who has the better chin, both like to apply pressure and come forward thats why I think this fight really could have fight of the year written all over it.

Bernard Hopkins? Just because he's a technical fighter doesn't mean he doesn't show that same heart to pull himself through in tough fights or dominate someone who's expected to KO him like he did with both Tarver & Pavlik. Ironically, I do think Pavlik is the best option for Froch. Bute will outbox him & possibly KO him, he hits harder than Taylor & even though in my personal opinion the fight should have been stopped, he showed great heart against Andrade when out on his feet. Kessler is too good as well if he's near the same fighter on his return & outboxes him, Andrade would outmacho him & take him out in the later rounds.

[Tam Seddon]

thing is if Pavlik drops Froch the way Taylor did, he finishes him, that being said, it's a toss up fight

Pavlik wont be as fasting starting as Taylor was, if Taylor fights in the first 5 rounds throughout the whole 12 he would beat ANY fighter believe me on that one. I think your correct its a pick em fight, but Pavlik wouldnt have fough anybody like Froch before, whos shown he can really dig deep when he needs too. I think its a battle of power and who has the better chin, both like to apply pressure and come forward thats why I think this fight really could have fight of the year written all over it.

Bernard Hopkins? Just because he's a technical fighter doesn't mean he doesn't show that same heart to pull himself through in tough fights or dominate someone who's expected to KO him like he did with both Tarver & Pavlik. Ironically, I do think Pavlik is the best option for Froch. Bute will outbox him & possibly KO him, he hits harder than Taylor & even though in my personal opinion the fight should have been stopped, he showed great heart against Andrade when out on his feet. Kessler is too good as well if he's near the same fighter on his return & outboxes him, Andrade would outmacho him & take him out in the later rounds.

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

[ElTerribleMorales]

Pavlik wont be as fasting starting as Taylor was, if Taylor fights in the first 5 rounds throughout the whole 12 he would beat ANY fighter believe me on that one. I think your correct its a pick em fight, but Pavlik wouldnt have fough anybody like Froch before, whos shown he can really dig deep when he needs too. I think its a battle of power and who has the better chin, both like to apply pressure and come forward thats why I think this fight really could have fight of the year written all over it.

Bernard Hopkins? Just because he's a technical fighter doesn't mean he doesn't show that same heart to pull himself through in tough fights or dominate someone who's expected to KO him like he did with both Tarver & Pavlik. Ironically, I do think Pavlik is the best option for Froch. Bute will outbox him & possibly KO him, he hits harder than Taylor & even though in my personal opinion the fight should have been stopped, he showed great heart against Andrade when out on his feet. Kessler is too good as well if he's near the same fighter on his return & outboxes him, Andrade would outmacho him & take him out in the later rounds.

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

IMO Pavlik has more power than Froch, and i'd say their chin's are about even, both were dropped identically against Taylor, only difference was once Pavlik hurt Taylor and dropped him, he didn't get up, i don't think Froch is #1 at 168 by any means, that goes to Kessler

[Tam Seddon]

Bernard Hopkins? Just because he's a technical fighter doesn't mean he doesn't show that same heart to pull himself through in tough fights or dominate someone who's expected to KO him like he did with both Tarver & Pavlik. Ironically, I do think Pavlik is the best option for Froch. Bute will outbox him & possibly KO him, he hits harder than Taylor & even though in my personal opinion the fight should have been stopped, he showed great heart against Andrade when out on his feet. Kessler is too good as well if he's near the same fighter on his return & outboxes him, Andrade would outmacho him & take him out in the later rounds.

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

IMO Pavlik has more power than Froch, and i'd say their chin's are about even, both were dropped identically against Taylor, only difference was once Pavlik hurt Taylor and dropped him, he didn't get up, i don't think Froch is #1 at 168 by any means, that goes to Kessler

Why do you rate Kessler at number one though ? He hasnt fought anybody since JC, which he lost to anyway and his promotion team are a joke. Carl has two bigger wins in Pascal and JT and hes still undefeated...Also if Pascal comes light heavyweight champion this weekend Carl has beaten him already which shows that Pascal is still a challenger at any weight. I think Kessler CAN be the best in the weight class, but he doesnt show me that through lack of top rated fights and inactivity. I rank Bute higher than Kessler IMO.

[bzkfn]

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

IMO Pavlik has more power than Froch, and i'd say their chin's are about even, both were dropped identically against Taylor, only difference was once Pavlik hurt Taylor and dropped him, he didn't get up, i don't think Froch is #1 at 168 by any means, that goes to Kessler

Why do you rate Kessler at number one though ? He hasnt fought anybody since JC, which he lost to anyway and his promotion team are a joke. Carl has two bigger wins in Pascal and JT and hes still undefeated...Also if Pascal comes light heavyweight champion this weekend Carl has beaten him already which shows that Pascal is still a challenger at any weight. I think Kessler CAN be the best in the weight class, but he doesnt show me that through lack of top rated fights and inactivity. I rank Bute higher than Kessler IMO.

Agree 100% with Tam here. Kessler has done shit all to prove he's higher than #3 at 168 for me. Bute is #1 right now, Froch is a close 2nd and Kessler is 3rd due to inactivity and the absolute joke fights he's put on his resume.

[JazMerkin]

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

I was using Hopkins as an example with heart as big as Froch's who Pavlik had fought. If Pavlik could twice cope with Taylor who is an immeasurably better boxer, I think he could deal with Froch trying to box. Froch seems to think he is Tommy Hearns, where in reality his handspeed is average & his footwork is abysmal. Fine, Kessler's inactivity is an issue, but if Kessler looks even half the fighter he was before Calzaghe, then I think he dispatches Froch. Bute is a fast, powerful boxer & would do what Taylor did, but would actually finish Froch. I think Andrade was a tougher fight for him because he took everything Bute had & then had him finished at the end. Froch's chin is simply not as good as Andrade's, who may have the best chin in modern boxing. This is clear from the fact that Taylor dropped Froch & had him on queer street, and if he could finish a fight it would be all over. Also pre-fight Froch was taking the piss out of Taylor's power, saying he couldn't drop light-middleweights so he would be no problem for him & if he had such a great chin this would be true. In the meantime Andrade has only been dropped by an absolute bomb from Yusaf Mack, which he got right back up from. Froch is a better boxer, but his chin is just not on the level & his boxing is nowhere near the same level as Bute or Kessler. Like I said, Pavlik is the best option for him, as they are similarly one dimensional.

[Tam Seddon]

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

I was using Hopkins as an example with heart as big as Froch's who Pavlik had fought. If Pavlik could twice cope with Taylor who is an immeasurably better boxer, I think he could deal with Froch trying to box. Froch seems to think he is Tommy Hearns, where in reality his handspeed is average & his footwork is abysmal. Fine, Kessler's inactivity is an issue, but if Kessler looks even half the fighter he was before Calzaghe, then I think he dispatches Froch. Bute is a fast, powerful boxer & would do what Taylor did, but would actually finish Froch. I think Andrade was a tougher fight for him because he took everything Bute had & then had him finished at the end. Froch's chin is simply not as good as Andrade's, who may have the best chin in modern boxing. This is clear from the fact that Taylor dropped Froch & had him on queer street, and if he could finish a fight it would be all over. Also pre-fight Froch was taking the piss out of Taylor's power, saying he couldn't drop light-middleweights so he would be no problem for him & if he had such a great chin this would be true. In the meantime Andrade has only been dropped by an absolute bomb from Yusaf Mack, which he got right back up from. Froch is a better boxer, but his chin is just not on the level & his boxing is nowhere near the same level as Bute or Kessler. Like I said, Pavlik is the best option for him, as they are similarly one dimensional.

First of all you saying Carl Froch has awful footwork is the biggest load of bull ever, Carls footwork is what makes him such an awkward fighter to handle in the ring. He knows his range and from that he uses his footwork to get out of danger and implement aggresive forward pressure fighting, what he does best. So you saying he hasnt got good footwork isnt right IMO, I think its one of his most useful assets in a fight. As for the Taylor fight, how many world champions in their first defence travel to the USA against arguably one of their best prospects to date in their backyard? Carl was an underdog in the fight and the US audience didnt give him a chance against JT, he weatherd the storm and came back when he was behind on the judges scorecards to stop JT which was a great achievement. I feel that Carl hasnt been given enough respect in that department, because after the 6th round in the fight I feel he really did start to push Taylor back and because of that the knockout by the 12th was inevitable. It's your opionion on Bute, but we would have to see, I think the fight needs to happen to clarify who is the best at 168, and for Kessler if he gets rid of his shit promotion team I hope to god we see him involved in the 168 mix. As for Andrade it would be an exciting fight, but with the experience Carl has gained in the last year I think he would be able to handle him, it would be good to watch, but carl wouldnt lose to Andrade mark my words on that

[JazMerkin]

B hop would beat Froch hands down and I dont deny that fact, Froch-Pavlik is a totally different fight to the Hopkins one because anything could happen in any round. Pavlik or Froch could pull a knockout, or Carl Froch in the later rounds can change his game plan and try and box like he did against Pascal, I think Pavlik would struggle with that change of pace. Kessler is too overrated hes not done anything since a losing fight to JC, whats he done since ? Carls fought and beaten a better fighter in JT and Kessler hasnt done anything. Bute-Froch would be a tough fight for Carl I dont deny that fact, but Carl would be the hardest fight to date for Bute and I think Carl could stop him late in an exciting fight. As for Andrade, are you serious? Andrade wouldnt take Carl in the later rounds, it would be an exciting fight of who has the better chins, and I think Carl is technically better than Andrade and he would win a UD.

I was using Hopkins as an example with heart as big as Froch's who Pavlik had fought. If Pavlik could twice cope with Taylor who is an immeasurably better boxer, I think he could deal with Froch trying to box. Froch seems to think he is Tommy Hearns, where in reality his handspeed is average & his footwork is abysmal. Fine, Kessler's inactivity is an issue, but if Kessler looks even half the fighter he was before Calzaghe, then I think he dispatches Froch. Bute is a fast, powerful boxer & would do what Taylor did, but would actually finish Froch. I think Andrade was a tougher fight for him because he took everything Bute had & then had him finished at the end. Froch's chin is simply not as good as Andrade's, who may have the best chin in modern boxing. This is clear from the fact that Taylor dropped Froch & had him on queer street, and if he could finish a fight it would be all over. Also pre-fight Froch was taking the piss out of Taylor's power, saying he couldn't drop light-middleweights so he would be no problem for him & if he had such a great chin this would be true. In the meantime Andrade has only been dropped by an absolute bomb from Yusaf Mack, which he got right back up from. Froch is a better boxer, but his chin is just not on the level & his boxing is nowhere near the same level as Bute or Kessler. Like I said, Pavlik is the best option for him, as they are similarly one dimensional.

First of all you saying Carl Froch has awful footwork is the biggest load of bull ever, Carls footwork is what makes him such an awkward fighter to handle in the ring. He knows his range and from that he uses his footwork to get out of danger and implement aggresive forward pressure fighting, what he does best. So you saying he hasnt got good footwork isnt right IMO, I think its one of his most useful assets in a fight. As for the Taylor fight, how many world champions in their first defence travel to the USA against arguably one of their best prospects to date in their backyard? Carl was an underdog in the fight and the US audience didnt give him a chance against JT, he weatherd the storm and came back when he was behind on the judges scorecards to stop JT which was a great achievement. I feel that Carl hasnt been given enough respect in that department, because after the 6th round in the fight I feel he really did start to push Taylor back and because of that the knockout by the 12th was inevitable. It's your opionion on Bute, but we would have to see, I think the fight needs to happen to clarify who is the best at 168, and for Kessler if he gets rid of his shit promotion team I hope to god we see him involved in the 168 mix. As for Andrade it would be an exciting fight, but with the experience Carl has gained in the last year I think he would be able to handle him, it would be good to watch, but carl wouldnt lose to Andrade mark my words on that

Fair points although I disagree & think Andrade would KO him, happy enough to have a sig or avatar bet if they fight. I did say before they fought that I thought Froch would beat Taylor, only to actually be impressed by Taylor & disappointed by Froch, who I didn't feel did anything till the 8th, but fair play to him he did what he needed to win. I think his footwork looks so awkward & at times it looks like he's gonna stumble over his own feet. Eventually he will fight a guy who takes advantage of that & his low hands & makes him pay.

One thing why do Froch fans feel the constant need to mention that 'he went to the US in his first defence against a top fighter in his own backyard' etc etc if no one brings up anything to do with that? Yes I give him respect for that, but it's no reason for me to proclaim him the saviour of boxing. Just because European fighters don't do it, doesn't mean those from Australia, South America & Africa are doing the same.

[Tam Seddon]

I was using Hopkins as an example with heart as big as Froch's who Pavlik had fought. If Pavlik could twice cope with Taylor who is an immeasurably better boxer, I think he could deal with Froch trying to box. Froch seems to think he is Tommy Hearns, where in reality his handspeed is average & his footwork is abysmal. Fine, Kessler's inactivity is an issue, but if Kessler looks even half the fighter he was before Calzaghe, then I think he dispatches Froch. Bute is a fast, powerful boxer & would do what Taylor did, but would actually finish Froch. I think Andrade was a tougher fight for him because he took everything Bute had & then had him finished at the end. Froch's chin is simply not as good as Andrade's, who may have the best chin in modern boxing. This is clear from the fact that Taylor dropped Froch & had him on queer street, and if he could finish a fight it would be all over. Also pre-fight Froch was taking the piss out of Taylor's power, saying he couldn't drop light-middleweights so he would be no problem for him & if he had such a great chin this would be true. In the meantime Andrade has only been dropped by an absolute bomb from Yusaf Mack, which he got right back up from. Froch is a better boxer, but his chin is just not on the level & his boxing is nowhere near the same level as Bute or Kessler. Like I said, Pavlik is the best option for him, as they are similarly one dimensional.

First of all you saying Carl Froch has awful footwork is the biggest load of bull ever, Carls footwork is what makes him such an awkward fighter to handle in the ring. He knows his range and from that he uses his footwork to get out of danger and implement aggresive forward pressure fighting, what he does best. So you saying he hasnt got good footwork isnt right IMO, I think its one of his most useful assets in a fight. As for the Taylor fight, how many world champions in their first defence travel to the USA against arguably one of their best prospects to date in their backyard? Carl was an underdog in the fight and the US audience didnt give him a chance against JT, he weatherd the storm and came back when he was behind on the judges scorecards to stop JT which was a great achievement. I feel that Carl hasnt been given enough respect in that department, because after the 6th round in the fight I feel he really did start to push Taylor back and because of that the knockout by the 12th was inevitable. It's your opionion on Bute, but we would have to see, I think the fight needs to happen to clarify who is the best at 168, and for Kessler if he gets rid of his shit promotion team I hope to god we see him involved in the 168 mix. As for Andrade it would be an exciting fight, but with the experience Carl has gained in the last year I think he would be able to handle him, it would be good to watch, but carl wouldnt lose to Andrade mark my words on that

Fair points although I disagree & think Andrade would KO him, happy enough to have a sig or avatar bet if they fight. I did say before they fought that I thought Froch would beat Taylor, only to actually be impressed by Taylor & disappointed by Froch, who I didn't feel did anything till the 8th, but fair play to him he did what he needed to win. I think his footwork looks so awkward & at times it looks like he's gonna stumble over his own feet. Eventually he will fight a guy who takes advantage of that & his low hands & makes him pay.

One thing why do Froch fans feel the constant need to mention that 'he went to the US in his first defence against a top fighter in his own backyard' etc etc if no one brings up anything to do with that? Yes I give him respect for that, but it's no reason for me to proclaim him the saviour of boxing. Just because European fighters don't do it, doesn't mean those from Australia, South America & Africa are doing the same.

ill take your sig bet mate definatly ! if it ever did happen! I think it is a big achievement, because i highly doubt if Taylor or another USA name had won the belt and lets say for the sake of arguement that Froch was a bigger name that they would go over to the UK to defend there belt. Carl has shown bottle recently, and thats what i respect about him, he could have taken the easy route but he hasnt, and with fight like Pavlik, Bute and Kessler in the air hes not taking any light steps in trying to achieve his goal of being the new man after JC as number one in the weight class, and that hunger he has was shown in the JT fight and thats why im firm that carl can perform even better in fights against big 168 names and prove that he really is the best in the weight class. Very intersting times lay ahead for Carl and the 168 weight class, I always knew this weight class would have a lot of attraction to it.

[JazMerkin]

First of all you saying Carl Froch has awful footwork is the biggest load of bull ever, Carls footwork is what makes him such an awkward fighter to handle in the ring. He knows his range and from that he uses his footwork to get out of danger and implement aggresive forward pressure fighting, what he does best. So you saying he hasnt got good footwork isnt right IMO, I think its one of his most useful assets in a fight. As for the Taylor fight, how many world champions in their first defence travel to the USA against arguably one of their best prospects to date in their backyard? Carl was an underdog in the fight and the US audience didnt give him a chance against JT, he weatherd the storm and came back when he was behind on the judges scorecards to stop JT which was a great achievement. I feel that Carl hasnt been given enough respect in that department, because after the 6th round in the fight I feel he really did start to push Taylor back and because of that the knockout by the 12th was inevitable. It's your opionion on Bute, but we would have to see, I think the fight needs to happen to clarify who is the best at 168, and for Kessler if he gets rid of his shit promotion team I hope to god we see him involved in the 168 mix. As for Andrade it would be an exciting fight, but with the experience Carl has gained in the last year I think he would be able to handle him, it would be good to watch, but carl wouldnt lose to Andrade mark my words on that

Fair points although I disagree & think Andrade would KO him, happy enough to have a sig or avatar bet if they fight. I did say before they fought that I thought Froch would beat Taylor, only to actually be impressed by Taylor & disappointed by Froch, who I didn't feel did anything till the 8th, but fair play to him he did what he needed to win. I think his footwork looks so awkward & at times it looks like he's gonna stumble over his own feet. Eventually he will fight a guy who takes advantage of that & his low hands & makes him pay.

One thing why do Froch fans feel the constant need to mention that 'he went to the US in his first defence against a top fighter in his own backyard' etc etc if no one brings up anything to do with that? Yes I give him respect for that, but it's no reason for me to proclaim him the saviour of boxing. Just because European fighters don't do it, doesn't mean those from Australia, South America & Africa are doing the same.

ill take your sig bet mate definatly ! if it ever did happen! I think it is a big achievement, because i highly doubt if Taylor or another USA name had won the belt and lets say for the sake of arguement that Froch was a bigger name that they would go over to the UK to defend there belt. Carl has shown bottle recently, and thats what i respect about him, he could have taken the easy route but he hasnt, and with fight like Pavlik, Bute and Kessler in the air hes not taking any light steps in trying to achieve his goal of being the new man after JC as number one in the weight class, and that hunger he has was shown in the JT fight and thats why im firm that carl can perform even better in fights against big 168 names and prove that he really is the best in the weight class. Very intersting times lay ahead for Carl and the 168 weight class, I always knew this weight class would have a lot of attraction to it.

I understand you respect that, but I never questioned his hunger or attitude. Just his ability which I don't feel is on the same level as Kessler or Bute, who I think is something really special, and their fight would tell me a lot about how a fight between Froch & Calzaghe might have gone, as Bute is technically similar although for me he is a bit better to watch as he hits rather than slaps.

Also I believe US fighters would come to the UK to defend their belt if there was more money in it. It's why Lacy came to Wales for the unification, why Tszyu came to Manchester to fight Hatton, & why Kotelnik is coming to London to face Khan. If ticket sales money came even close to the money that casinos put up for title fights, than more US fighters would be coming over here. However, as it is even a 'small' casino like Foxwoods in Connecticut will offer up more money for a world title fight than could be generated in any boxing venue in Britain.