Froch wins TKO 5

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 05 Dec 2005, 17:57

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Zzzzzzz, it's irrelevant whether or not he has 'earned' a shot.

Boxing rarely works like that. Had Oscar DLH earned his shot at Hopkins by stinking the joint out against Sturm?

But Oscar had proved himself a super-star in various weights.

The Sturm fight was merely for Oscar to bring a little something to the table himself.

What does Froch bring to the table?

DavidPayne · Post by **DavidPayne** » 06 Dec 2005, 05:36

It wouldn't take much for me to make an argument for Froch being AS WELL known to the British public as Calzaghe, given that ALL Froch's fights bar the last two have been on terrestrial television?!

He's not, but Calzaghe is a superstar to boxing fans and the residents of his home town - to the unwashed masses he's as obscure as, well James McD's favourites list.

DP

ALI · Post by **ALI** » 06 Dec 2005, 05:37

Froch is seriously over-hyped and seriously over-rated. Brian Magee will end his run...... but i dont see this fight happening. Froch wants to fight only the best, so what the fcuk did he fight Groenwald for???

I hope he does step up and fight Magee though, i'd love to see him get plastered!

J · Post by J » 06 Dec 2005, 06:56

ALI wrote:Froch is seriously over-hyped and seriously over-rated. Brian Magee will end his run...... but i dont see this fight happening. Froch wants to fight only the best, so what the fcuk did he fight Groenwald for???

I hope he does step up and fight Magee though, i'd love to see him get plastered!

When has magee plastered anyone of note? other than the odd bit of DIY at home

froch ko 8 shoiuld the fight happen if an old robin reid can drop magee 3 times froch can as well.

Coconut · Post by **Coconut** » 06 Dec 2005, 07:08

J wrote:
ALI wrote:Froch is seriously over-hyped and seriously over-rated. Brian Magee will end his run...... but i dont see this fight happening. Froch wants to fight only the best, so what the fcuk did he fight Groenwald for???

I hope he does step up and fight Magee though, i'd love to see him get plastered!

When has magee plastered anyone of note? other than the odd bit of DIY at home

froch ko 8 shoiuld the fight happen if an old robin reid can drop magee 3 times froch can as well.

Absolutely. Granted Magee was v unlucky against Tsypko, that was the best he's looked, but I'm struggling to think of an aspect of his game in which he holds an advantage over Froch. Apart from keeping yer damn hands up.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Dec 2005, 07:46

I would like to see Froch head towards the WBC route - Grant looks beatable at this stage of his career - try and get a fight with him.

He might need to KO Beyer to get a win in Germany, but he is capable of that.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 06 Dec 2005, 08:10

Is he? Not so sure about that...Beyer is pretty experienced, and Froch hasn't managed to dispatch anyone of beyer's quality yet.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Dec 2005, 08:17

jamesmcdonnell wrote:Is he? Not so sure about that...Beyer is pretty experienced, and Froch hasn't managed to dispatch anyone of beyer's quality yet.

Beyer is a defeat waiting to happen IMO, he lost the rematch to Green (IMO) and Green fought like a crap for most of it.

He is quite vulnerable and Froch is a decent puncher. he's stopped some durable guys - albeit at a lower level.

dandantheweatherman · Post by **dandantheweatherman** » 06 Dec 2005, 08:28

I've seen Beyer fight a couple of times in the last 12-18 months, and to be honest I think he's there for the taking too. If Froch's people can tempt Beyer to fight in the UK I'd fancy Froch.

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 07 Dec 2005, 13:09

I think this thing about Froch's defence is blown out of proportion. He keeps his chin behind his sholder and does bring up his hands close up. He doesn't take many flush. Also an advantage of the other hand being held low is that it is more difficult for fighters to know where shots are comming from.

I think he is good and although the last fight was a bit bobbins in general he is in tough fights. DOn't see everyones problem.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 07 Dec 2005, 13:21

His left hand is continually by his hip. Yes, that makes it harder for people to see shots coming, but it also makes him far easier to counter. Tucking the shoulder in tight like he does also restricts his movement, and leaves him susceptible to a left cross.