Carl Froch talks DeGale, Groves and Kessler

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  1. Jimmy

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    Clever dick :lol:

    What an occasion that would be tho, DeGale vs Froch.
     
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    Would be a cracker:bears:
     
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    Who would your money be on?

    I like Froch as a fighter alot, but have come to really appreciate DeGale's talent and the cocky, but positive attitude he shows towards his capabilities and would favor DeGale over Froch. Being a QPR fan does help alot too.
     
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    There are still some question marks for me over De Gale's defense. I'd have to wait til closer to the time to come down strongly on that one.
     
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    True, we need to see how James does once he's hit solidly on the chinny chin chin, but i have every faith he's got a granite chin.
     
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    Froch beats DeGale. Come on man peeps: DeGale is a fucking NOVICE at this point and is a long way from reaching the level that Froch has been fighting for the last three years.

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    At this point, yes, Froch beats DeGale,
     
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    Im confident his chin is good; less so about his defense. He's been hit by flush shots from bums and Im not sure if thats just a concentration/over relaxation thing or something more systemic.

    Im still a believer just not an unreserved one. For me the question isn't whether he makes world class, just how far he goes from there.
     
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    Well the fight wont be happening next week, we're talking 18-24 months down the line.
     
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    Froch will be long retired by then. If he hangs around much after the Super Six (finally) reaches a conclusion I'd be very surprised.

    MTF
     
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    Froch is only 33.
     
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    Plus he started his career late so is still relatively fresh
     
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    Froch aint retiring in 18-24 months, no chance. DeGale v Froch will happen.
     
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    Froch doesn't strike me as the early retirement type. we'll see.
     
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    The guy will be 34/35 by the time you lot are talking about. That's fairly fucking old in boxing terms. He's already said that 'I'm no longer fighting for the money', so I reckon he might just pack in if/when he next loses.

    MTF :dunno:
     
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    It's actually not that old these days.

    I honestly think with modern training/nutrition and everything else, miles on the clock is just as important.

    The #2 or 3 fighter in the world, Martinez, is 36.

    Guys like Frock are very much a young 33, compare him to Morales for example, who is an OLD 33, and it's really just down to boxing miles.
     
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    Exactly what I thought :lol:
     
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    In boxing terms Froch is young. He's got 5 years in him if he doesn't take any sustained beatings.
     
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    Froch has already made it clear he doesn't want to deny DeGale the opportunity Calzaghe denied him
     
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    Admirable, that. Froch's general weirdness is growing on me.
     
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    Froch's a cool dude. I want to see him fight live in England next. Could well be vs DeGale.
     
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    froch is everything Calzaghe should have been
     
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    ROLL ON SATURDAY ARRRGH
     
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    Bombaclart Braehmer's pulled out
     

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