Froch vs Abraham Round by Round

[JC]

Great game plan though ? seriously?? a blind man could have told you how to beat the plodding, high-guarded Abraham.

I don't think anyone's saying it's a great game plan, but it's an obvious one that nobody other than Dirrell actually managed to execute.

[dbf]

Actually shocked at watching Froch box so well. I knew he had it in him, but he just seemed obsessed with the warrior mentaility, but not tonight. He stuck to a plan, threw more quality shots in this fight than in his last three. He didnt look clumsy, he looked classy, and dominated Abraham. This was a shut out. We haven't seen anyone penetrate Arthurs guard like Froch did tonight. He mixed it up to the body and look very comfortable. McCracken was spot on in the corner too, making Carl realise the danger of Abrahmas poiwer whilst drilling home the importance of only thowing a few shots.

Carl muat feel like a new man, because he looked like a completely different boxer, and yes some of that is in part to Abraham being slightly made for him. Hopefully Carl can now box with this much poise and style in all his future fights.

[Asterix]

What Froch did was keep Abraham honest. It's all well and good jabbing and moving, but I don't think that alone would work against Abraham. What Froch did was jab stiffly and land heavily. He definitely hurt Abraham a couple of times to the body and he snapped Abraham's head back many, many times with jabs. What he was doing was landing heavy enough to keep Abraham honest, and stopping him from just walking down his opponent.

That's right. It's interesting drawing a comparison to Abraham's fight against Dirrell. Abraham was getting closer and closer to Dirrell as the fight wore on, as Dirrell wasn't landing hard enough. Froch took Dirrell's game plan and improved upon it.

[tonyevs]

So glad Froch won

Great game plan though ? seriously?? a blind man could have told you how to beat the plodding, high-guarded Abraham.

I doubted if Froch could have carried it through though ... but chuffed he did.

Lets hope this enables him to get the big broadcasters interested in his next fights...


Said it before, but I`ll say it again.

Carl Froch is the best value, world class, British fighter we have got.


Somebody kill that screeching chav scouse bitch of his though

But you would fvck her brains out wouldn't you? I know I would.

[Asterix]

Actually shocked at watching Froch box so well. I knew he had it in him, but he just seemed obsessed with the warrior mentaility, but not tonight. He stuck to a plan, threw more quality shots in this fight than in his last three. He didnt look clumsy, he looked classy, and dominated Abraham. This was a shut out. We haven't seen anyone penetrate Arthurs guard like Froch did tonight. He mixed it up to the body and look very comfortable. McCracken was spot on in the corner too, making Carl realise the danger of Abrahmas poiwer whilst drilling home the importance of only thowing a few shots.

Carl must feel like a new man, because he looked like a completely different boxer, and yes some of that is in part to Abraham being slightly made for him. Hopefully Carl can now box with this much poise and style in all his future fights.

I agree and feel the same.

[gasman]

Wow! What a performance! An absolute schooling. Well Done The Cobra

[whiskey]

Props to Robert McCracken.

The red mist came down during one of the early rounds for a moment and McCracken reigned him right back in again.

Considering how people say Abraham's defence is one of the very best and Froch's is the worst in the game, apart from 3 elbows and a rabbit punch Abraham landed nothing and Froch's stiff jabs and clubbing shots landed on Arthur at will.

I never saw Froch hardly load anything up, bar once or twice in the mix. It was all stiff and jolting work that buzzed Abraham and robbed him of his initiative.

[bruthead]

Great game plan though ? seriously?? a blind man could have told you how to beat the plodding, high-guarded Abraham.

I don't think anyone's saying it's a great game plan, but it's an obvious one that nobody other than Dirrell actually managed to execute.

And Dirrell is the only career super-middleweight Abraham had fought until tonight...

[tonyevs]

Great game plan though ? seriously?? a blind man could have told you how to beat the plodding, high-guarded Abraham.

I don't think anyone's saying it's a great game plan, but it's an obvious one that nobody other than Dirrell actually managed to execute.

And Dirrell is the only career super-middleweight Abraham had fought until tonight...

And Taylor was doing a similar job, untill he ran out of gas as usual ...

[JC]

I don't think anyone's saying it's a great game plan, but it's an obvious one that nobody other than Dirrell actually managed to execute.

And Dirrell is the only career super-middleweight Abraham had fought until tonight...

And Taylor was doing a similar job, untill he ran out of gas as usual ...

Well physical size is indeed a factor but when the competition was announced I don't remember too many people fretting about Abraham's size. And he did manage to spark Taylor who had fought his last several fights at SM, including giving Froch hell.

[Carbo]

Sorry, but Taylor wasn't doing the same job. Taylor was jabbing and moving, but, to be honest, there wasn't a single moment in that fight where I thought that Taylor would win. Abraham always looked in control and that it was only a matter of time before he connected.

Two more thoughts before I focus completely on the cricket:

First, Froch didn't just have the length to work Abraham off the jab, or the power to stop him rumbling forward, but the chin not to melt away as soon as he was hit. And Froch was caught a couple of times -- especially in the last round. Froch has a super chin.

Second, Abraham is far, far better when he keeps his punches short. Too often, even against Taylor, he swings wildly. The punch that knocked Taylor out was a lovely, crisp, short right cross. That's where the power comes from, not wild, arching shots that start somewhere in the American Mid West. His trainer really should tell him.

But, as I said before, Abraham is clearly one-dimensional, but very, very good at that. But when someone came up with the answers, Abraham couldn't make the adjustments.

[Tommy Gunn13]

Well done Carl Froch Top result in my eyes....

[sendo]

also really good comments from David Haye on that interview and even Amir Khan on Twitter.

[Cyclops]

A few points:

Carl, I really REALLY tried to buy this fight when I got in from a night out, but it kept on crashing when after I put in my card details, so if I end up paying for it I WILL be annoyed. But I never tried to rob a free view of the fight.

Watched the fight on Youtube (very good quality) every round that was on there (I think only the 1st was missing) I scored for Froch, even the 12th, but it was German commentary so I had no idea how other people had it. I thought Carl dominated, but was biting my fingernails for sure.

Froch's bird was clearly audible throughout and was almost as annoying as Lacy's bird in the Calzaghe fight (FIGHT JEFF FIGHT!!!) but she is the fittest bird in all of boxing and so, you've got to let her off. We'd all cut off our left arm for her. Froch isn't exactly a smooth talker, nor is he THAT rich, so he must have a builder's arm. That's all I can think of...

Abraham really did fornicate ALL. He put in a performance comparable to Clottey against Manny: all tight guard, no offense. Appeared absolutely clueless.

Best display of boxing, discipline, whatever, from Froch I've ever seen. Dominant. Surely the best win of his career so far? Nice one Carl.

Nice to be vindicated again. I picked Carl right from the start to win this. Not the most exciting fight, and not the tear up everybody thought it would be, but what can you say? A great show by a British boxer. Well done, Carl Froch!!!

[U.F.O]

Why did Abraham keep punching himself in the head

[hazzo123]

absolutely amazing considering abraham was going to knock him out???????

[forcefraser]

Froch fought superbly well. He had a game plan whuch he excecuted to perfection. He exposed Abraham for what he is, a tough man with limited boxing ability.

I watched it on German TV but with the sound down, not due to the German commentattors, but due to Froch`s girlfriend doing my head in with that scouse whine. "Carl he misses ever tiiiiime" he needs to have a word with her and stop her coming to the fights. It ruined the broadcast.

Nowhere near the fight I was hoping for, but very pleased for carl.

Watched a classic fight with Marquez v Katsidis later on, what a fight that was.

[Bennyblanco]

Not really much I can say that hasn't been said already. He went out there last night and showed that he isnt just a brawler with a granite chin, he can actually work to game plan and box! Dont know what abraham was doing, he just didnt seem to have much to offer other than his usual style.

The pub I watched it in was rammed full of froch fans all glued to the screen and cheering every time the bell went. Really pleased for froch he's done it the hard way and hope he gets the recognition by the media he deserves

Also on the boxrec homepage dirrell is number 2 on the super middle weights p4p list, what's all that about?

[THEBUTCH]

Fanstactic result for Froch. No ifs or buts, just a resounding victory.

Haven't seen the fight yet, but Radio 5 live put a cracking broadcast together with Mike Costello, Richie Woodhall and Steve Bunce.

[Cyclops]

Fanstactic result for Froch. No ifs or buts, just a resounding victory.

Haven't seen the fight yet, but Radio 5 live put a cracking broadcast together with Mike Costello, Richie Woodhall and Steve Bunce.

It's on Youtube. In German, but still on there. At least last time I looked mate.

[THEBUTCH]

Cheers

[Chambers2]

FROCH IS A GOD!!!

End of thread

[THEBUTCH]

You're not wrong Chambers....just watched the fight and Froch made that look easy . He stood Abraham on his head, boxed circles around him and beat him up

Carl's concentration through out was exceptional. He put it all together to brilliant effect and the win, IMO, ranks as one of the best overseas wins by a Britain.

No praise is too high for Froch....so please ITV, get Froch back in the fold and put this modern day British legend on terrestial tv.