Carl Froch - Yusaf Mack - fight chat, sky sports.

[Tam Seddon]

So the cobra is back in action against Yusaf Mack, Im happy that Froch is getting back in the ring and lets see him put in another top performance against Mack. Although there is a lot of talk about all of the rematch's I am still confident Froch will get some good rounds in against Mack.

Here is the final press conference video for the fight:

Ill post any news in this thread in the build up to the fight. I am looking forward to this weekend and seeing Tony Bellew back in the ring too.

[Tam Seddon]

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Out of the three rematches I would prefer Kessler, I think that would be the best fight for us fans to watch.

[Gandalf]

I'm not interested in this fight really. 35 and fighting Mack? It's a filler fight and Froch will win easily. A year of filler with this and the Bute rematch.

Froch will be chasing his biggest dreams as a very old man. He is wasting time.

[erics44]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

[Gandalf]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

Come on.

It is a home tide over until Bute. Nothing more, nothing less.

16-1 on is rather one sided in terms of odds and making any money.

[ryanman]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

Come on.

It is a home tide over until Bute. Nothing more, nothing less.

16-1 on is rather one sided in terms of odds and making any money.

33-1 on with some firms. That's a heavier favourite than Wlad vs Wach.

[Gandalf]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

Come on.

It is a home tide over until Bute. Nothing more, nothing less.

16-1 on is rather one sided in terms of odds and making any money.

33-1 on with some firms. That's a heavier favourite than Wlad vs Wach.

That makes me sound like a serious moderate. I should never never sound like a moderate, but in truth I always am and it is others with the issues. As ever, I am right. So stop being boring Brits trying to make a fight out of absolutely bugger all. It is simply not a very good fight.

[TigerFan]

In everyone of Mack's losses...he starts off well but eventually fades after a few rounds. I sense an early round blowout. Keep in mind Mack hasn't made 168 in 5 years, so there's a possibility he'll be weight drained.

[Rantcatrat]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

In a very odd turn of events, considering his strong pro-British stance, my opinion has come to be in line with @erics44 a number of times recently.

He's correct on multiple points: Mack has been ahead in all the fights he lost. He's also correct that Mack can box a bit and Froch has had some weakness against boxers, although he looked spectacular against Bute. However, he is a favorite here for a reason. Mack was chosen for a reason. Froch can punch. Mack has been knocked out. Do the math. The most likely outcome is Froch bombs on Mack late for a KO.

Mack isn't as tough an opponent as Grachev was for Bute, but Bute needed to get by a tough opponent mentally to prepare for Froch. Froch just needs a fight so he can stay fresh for the Bute clash in the spring.

[Tam Seddon]

i dont think this fight is as onesided as it sounds

if froch has one weakness its he can be outboxed and mack definately seems capable of landing more scoring shots than froch

mack has been infront in all the fights he has lost

you never know, if he can stay on his feet it could be interesting

Come on.

It is a home tide over until Bute. Nothing more, nothing less.

16-1 on is rather one sided in terms of odds and making any money.

33-1 on with some firms. That's a heavier favourite than Wlad vs Wach.

That makes me sound like a serious moderate. I should never never sound like a moderate, but in truth I always am and it is others with the issues. As ever, I am right. So stop being boring Brits trying to make a fight out of absolutely bugger all. It is simply not a very good fight.

Yes the fight is simply a keep busy fight and I'd imagine Froch would have got a better work out sparring with Bellew in the gym. However Froch as we know hasn't had the easiest of run ins and if Eddie delivers what he has said and can arrange those rematches then Froch will be up against it in all of those fights. He is getting on a bit so these more than likely will be his last. As a fan I'll still watch the fight this week and hope Mack brings his best. As long as he shows up in the early rounds to make it a contest like his other fights, im sure we will see another decent Froch knockout.

[Mars_ax]

A decent scrap Saturday afternoon here in the States and Canada, the card starts @ 3:00 PM ET, and around 8:00 PM in the UK/Europe.

At Nottingham, England (Integrated Sports PPV): Carl Froch vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Froch's IBF super middleweight title; Tony Bellew vs. Roberto Bolonti, 12 rounds, light heavyweights; Kal Yafai vs. Pio Nettuno, 8 rounds, bantamweights; Scott Cardle vs. Joe Elfidh, 8 rounds, lightweights.

Like someone said, Mack will be competitive for a few rounds before he starts fading, and Froch catches up with him. Froch by 8th round TKO.

[Kirkland Laing]

I don't think this is a sellout so the public aren't buying it anyway. Will watch if it's on when I'm out.

[Dia bando]

A decent scrap Saturday afternoon here in the States and Canada, the card starts @ 3:00 PM ET, and around 8:00 PM in the UK/Europe.

At Nottingham, England (Integrated Sports PPV): Carl Froch vs. Yusaf Mack, 12 rounds, for Froch's IBF super middleweight title; Tony Bellew vs. Roberto Bolonti, 12 rounds, light heavyweights; Kal Yafai vs. Pio Nettuno, 8 rounds, bantamweights; Scott Cardle vs. Joe Elfidh, 8 rounds, lightweights.

Like someone said, Mack will be competitive for a few rounds before he starts fading, and Froch catches up with him. Froch by 8th round TKO.

A good nights entertainment, plus Broner V DeMarco a good night for all.

[ross]

In everyone of Mack's losses...he starts off well but eventually fades after a few rounds. I sense an early round blowout. Keep in mind Mack hasn't made 168 in 5 years, so there's a possibility he'll be weight drained.

Thats a deffinite!

Have you seen the video of the press conference? Mack is in his own little world staring at nothing.

He looks exactly like I feel when sat up in the morning knackered, or starving hungry and delerious.

Mack will be weak.

[Tam Seddon]

yeah he doesnt say much at all, its kinda creepy in a way. Froch just need to deliver the goods and move on.