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Showing posts with label Carl Froch. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

No more Golovkin fight, Froch retires from boxing

No more Golovkin fight, Froch retires from boxing

Britain's four-time world super-middleweight champion Carl Froch announced on Tuesday that he's "officially retired from boxing".

Froch, 38 has a record of 33 wins out of 35 fights, having 24 victories by knockout, with only two defeats.

Froch put an end to his own idea of fighting Gennady "Triple G" Golovkin. Few weeks ago, he's hinting on fighting undefeated middleweight titlist Golovkin.

In an interview, Froch told the Nottingham Post that he "fear no man - including Golovkin".

Boxing fans got excited for the last two weeks for this development, but on Tuesday Froch posted on Twitter about retirement.



However, history taught us that retired fighters keep on launching a comeback, especially if they initially retired on top.

Froch last fight was a high note. He knockout George Grooves in a rematch in front of 80,000 fans at the Wembley Stadium.

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Top 3 fighters for Andre Ward's ring return

Top 3 fighters for Andre Ward's ring return

The promotional woes of undefeated super middleweight champion Andre Ward (27-0, 14 KO's) was over. It’s time for him to move on. It’s time for him to find out who he should be fighting for the sake of the boxing fans that have long been waiting for his ring return.

I can sense how happy Andre Ward, while keying in the letters that composed the statement he tweeted on Friday. He tweeted with hash tag #NextChapter. Ward as a professional fighter felt the difficulties. The difficulty in going battles inside legal courts. Instead of real battles in the ring.

Now, legal battles are finally over with him. Promotional problems with his previous promoter late Dan Goosen settled. Details of the settlement were not disclosed. But it is certain that the problem is over. Ward is optimistic in his ring return and is now starting to name names who he wanted to fight in his ting return.

But for me, as a boxing fan, I have three fighters in mind, for Ward to fight when he returns to the ring. I don’t care in which order he will fight these opponents.

Here are my Top 3 fighters for Andre Ward's ring return. In no specific order,  I want Ward to face them all regardless of the outcome of each fight.

1. Gennady Gorlovkin (31-0, 28 KO's) – Andre, in his interview with Ring TV said that he is willing to fight GGG. But it seems that he wants only at super middleweight. Although, for me, I fells that GGG looks small at middleweight. But if he chooses to go up in weight and fight Ward, I don’t think anyone has a great advantage in weight. The fact that he's sidelined for more than one year. And it cost his pound-for-pound ranking. Getting back to super middleweight fighting form is a problem. But I still believed it’s not a serious problem. He can still make the super middleweight limit and fight GGG. If GGG don't want a fight with Ward at SMW. Ward moving down to middleweight is a serious weight problem. If a catch-weight of 165 pounds will not also work. Then, here comes the next fighter that I want Andre ward to face in his ring return.

2. Sergey Kovalev (26-0-1, 23 KO's) – If indeed Andre Ward has problem at super middleweight then move north for the Russian. This is another fight that make sense for Ward. He’s been fighting for sometime at the super middleweight. And I think it’s time for him to take another title at another weight division. It would be exciting if he will move to the light heavyweight and face Sergey Kovalev. It will be an interesting math-up.

We all know that Kovalev does not rely solely on his power. He can fight also tactically and he proved that against master tactician Bernard Hopkins – whom he dominated over 12 rounds.

Ward is a kind of boxer who always finds a way to win. He loves to make his move first while anticipating opponent’s counter-moves. Ward shifts attack swiftly to defense after a sound offense. His style at times results to a hit-hug combination. Not a fan-friendly combination to master.

3. Carl Foch (33-2, 24 KO's) – A rematch with 'The Cobra' is another big fight for both men, if Ward doesn’t want, to move up to meet Kovalev, or move down to meet Golovkin.

Froch demolished George Grooves in their rematch. Of what has been considered as the biggest all British boxing showdowns in UK at the full-house Wembley Stadium. Froch wanted a fight in the US. In the US or UK the fight is huge and the fans would definitely want it.

Ward won on all three judges the first time they met in 2012. Froch seemed too cautious during that fight. And Ward was able to execute well ahead of Froch in all aspects. I think if the meet one more time, Froch would definitely execute a well adjusted game-plan based on the previous fight. And it is exciting to see what Ward's counter measure.

If you are to choose which fighter should Ward fight next? Would it be GGG first? Then Sergey and Froch? In which order you want?

If the fighters were not listed above, who do you think is best of Ward in his ring return?

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Carl Froch brutally knocks out George Groves in Round 8

Carl Froch brutally knocks out George Groves in Round 8


Carl Froch put big exclamation mark on the rivalry between him and George Groves on Saturday night's rematch at the Wembley Stadium.


In front of 80,000 lively boxing fans, Carl Froch brutally knocks out George Groves in Round 8 of their rematch. Froch throws a left hook followed by a cracking right hand that landed on Groves left chin. Groves falls instantly. His left leg bends in an ugly position and flattened along with his body to the floor. His leg is in that position for a couple of seconds before it straightened up.


Referee Charlie Fitch didn't bother to count and immediately waived it off. Although, Groves was insensible for few seconds---he could understand the gesture of the referee. He tried to get up. And he did. His lion heart tells him to fight. But his heart didn't get the backing from his body and legs.


The referee didn't allow Groves to absorbed more damaging punishment from the poisonous "Cobra". And there's no controversy with the stoppage this time.


Before the stoppage, Groves is out-boxing the champion from the outside. I think he's well ahead of the scorecards prior to the stoppage. But in boxing one punch can turn everything around.


"But sometimes in professional boxing it only take one punch… one punch can be all the difference and all it needs". explained Froch.


However, a granite chin could also be a big difference. Groves has been landing some clean right hooks to Froch's chin. But Froch has unbelievable ability to absorbed those shots to the chin. This is what separates him from this fight---his iron chin.


Froch was calm and composed throughout the fight and he said that it was part of his adjustment.


"I was very calm and composed like I said I would be. I used my boxing. I tried to establish my jab, but George Groves is more quicker than me, he's very fast. If you time shots correctly, you know, time beat speed." said Froch of the adjustment he made for this fight.


Groves talk about the knockdown and congratulates Froch of the victory. I like the respect they showed towards each other after the fight in-spite bashing each other prior to the fight.


"Yeah I'm fine… It's boxing you know… he caught me, I went down. But I will come back and be better and stronger." said Groves when asked about the knockdown.


What next for Carl Froch?


"I love to box in Las Vegas. I said it because Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world." said Froch when asked where he wants to fight next.


Who do you want Froch to fight next if the fight will be held in Vegas?

Friday, May 30, 2014

SPB coverage: Carl Froch vs George Groves rematch

SPB fight coverage - Carl Froch vs George Groves rematch

It’s Froch vs. Groves rematch fight-week, fight-fans!


Carl Froch vs George Groves rematch is dubbed as the biggest boxing event in the United Kingdom. Carl Froch (32-2, 23 KO's) of Nottingham, once again locks horn with George Groves (19-1, 15 KO's) of Hammersmith, in a rematch scheduled on 31 May, at the Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London.


[Read Also: SPB Coverage: Nonito Donaire vs Simpiwe Vetyeka]


This rematch was build-up by the controversy and drama during the first fight that happened at the Phones 4u Arena (formerly M.E.N Arena), in Manchester on 23rd November 2013. The controversial stoppage in round 9, in favor of Froch, produced massive clamor from boxing fans---especially the UK boxing fans---to set-up for a rematch. And both men adhere to what the fans want.


Groves floored Froch in the first round by a huge right hand to the head. Froch although survived the round, but his legs were still to wobbly going into the second round. From there, Groves won most of the rounds. But in round 9, as Groves reeled a bit while Froch threw in foray of punches, but surprisingly, referee Howard John Foster absurdly stepped in and stopped the fight.


The crowd booed profusely during an interview with Froch after the stoppage, as Froch defended Foster’s decision halting the fight.


Fast forward---six months after that awful night for Groves---he has the chance to correct what he believed, and what the boxing fans believed Foster did wrong. And for Froch to prove that there's nothing wrong with the stoppage.


From this post until fight night; I'll be posting updates pertaining to this fight---as much as I can---to keep you updated. Below are video highlight reels, both fighter's previous fights and the full fight video of the controversial first match, to boost up your already overflowing excitement for this rematch.


Who are you picking? Leave your pick in the comment section.




Carl Froch highlights


Carl Froch vs George I Groves full fight  


Froch vs Groves II: The Gloves are off


Carl Froch Nottingham Media Workout

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Here are the Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results at the Wembley Stadium for the most anticipated rematch between Carl Froch of Nothingham and George Groves of Hammersmith.


Super Middleweights
Carl Froch - 167.9 lbs vs. George Groves - 166.4 lbs


Please get ready your converter guys for the below weight units.


Super Middleweights
James DeGale - 11st 13lbs 7oz) vs. Brandon Gonzales - 11st 13lbs 9oz

Bantamweight
Jamie McDonnell - 8st 5lbs 10oz vs. Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat - 8st 5lb 1oz

Lightweight
Kevin Mitchell - 9st 8lbs 9oz vs. Ghislain Maduma - 9st 8lbs 12oz

Heavyweight
Anthony Joshua - 16st 12lbs vs. Matt Legg - 16st 12lbs

Saturday’s HBO Boxing After Dark telecast begins at 4 p.m. (ET/PT) with super world featherweight title fight between Simpiwe Vetyeka vs. Nonito Donaire from Macau. The main event of the day live at 4:45 p.m. (ET/PT) features a highly anticipated 12-round title rematch between super middleweight title-holder Carl Froch and top contender and arch-rival George Groves.


Don't forget to check back SPB tomorrow for the fight results.



Weigh in Photos:


Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

Carl Froch vs George Groves weigh in results

[Video] The weigh in that happen moments ago at Wembley Stadium