Lucian Bute



Carl Froch




Bute, who currently holds the NABF, NABA, and WBC Continental Americas Super Middleweight titles, is currently ranked NO2 by the WBC - Whilst Carl 'The Cobra' Froch is the current British & Commonwealth champion and right behind him at NO3

Mick Hennessey announced on Friday, that Froch will be likely to face Bute - with the winner to become the Mandatory Challenger to the WBC crown, perhaps early next year, if the EBU title was unavailable.

Bute, currently due to fight tough southpaw Sergy Tatevosyan, a man who only recently KO'd the WBO #1 Contender Rudy Markussen. Bute last fought tough Ghanian James Obede Toney, with a stoppage in 8 rounds.

Whilst Froch, seen off domestic rival Tony Dodson in a packed Nottingham Arena on Friday night in 3 rounds.

Froch, who landed a well-timed liver shot, dropped the tough liverpudlian in only 3 rounds after months of needle between the 2 fighters.

Unbeaten Bute is currently 18w 16ko 0L wheras Froch is also unbeaten at 20W 16ko 0L