Mick had a run with every major tv network going and produced great fights for them, he must really upset them in different ways.CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 13:14He deserved dropping. Some of Froch’s world title fights when he was in his prime were on the most obscure channels, a guy of his calibre deserved much better and fortunately along came Eddiedeadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35
I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
No more boxing on TNT?
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He had a confidential arrangement with Fury following the split. Don't be surprised if he didn't do too badly out of it all.deadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
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He’s probably spent all that money on food by the look of himmickey1975 wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 14:11He had a confidential arrangement with Fury following the split. Don't be surprised if he didn't do too badly out of it all.deadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35
I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
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your point makes no sense - Eddie nicked him as soon as he won the titleCaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 13:14He deserved dropping. Some of Froch’s world title fights when he was in his prime were on the most obscure channels, a guy of his calibre deserved much better and fortunately along came Eddiedeadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35
I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
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what a pathetic comment jibing at someone's weight. He's a decent guy you cretinJamesPhilips wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 14:59He’s probably spent all that money on food by the look of himmickey1975 wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 14:11He had a confidential arrangement with Fury following the split. Don't be surprised if he didn't do too badly out of it all.
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me too mate, he was not bitter at all when I was lucky enough to speak to him, his daughter was lovely too, spent time talking boxing with my teenage daughter. He has raised a very good person too which is testament to himdeadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
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Ffs it’s only a joke. He does seem like a good guySeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 17:58what a pathetic comment jibing at someone's weight. He's a decent guy you cretinJamesPhilips wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 14:59He’s probably spent all that money on food by the look of himmickey1975 wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 14:11
He had a confidential arrangement with Fury following the split. Don't be surprised if he didn't do too badly out of it all.
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SeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 17:57your point makes no sense - Eddie nicked him as soon as he won the titleCaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 13:14He deserved dropping. Some of Froch’s world title fights when he was in his prime were on the most obscure channels, a guy of his calibre deserved much better and fortunately along came Eddie
Nah he defended against Taylor and was still with Mick and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t with Eddie when he fought Kessler, 100% he was with Mick when he defended against Dirrell anyway. I think it was maybe around the Abraham fight when he moved to Matchroom. Either just before or just after.
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Nice to read. Class act. I wish him well.SeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 18:02me too mate, he was not bitter at all when I was lucky enough to speak to him, his daughter was lovely too, spent time talking boxing with my teenage daughter. He has raised a very good person too which is testament to himdeadpan wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 12:46I really feel for him. Guided Froch and Fury to world titles then got dropped when the serious money was coming inSeanBrennan wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025, 11:35
I spoke to Mick last Autumn at the hotel before the Simpson-Chelli card in Barnsley and he said was only managing now, not promoting. Didn't seem bitter just very matter of fact. Was really nice chap.
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I think Ward was his first fight with Matchroom.jameswilson wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 18:45SeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 17:57your point makes no sense - Eddie nicked him as soon as he won the titleCaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑28 Mar 2025, 13:14
He deserved dropping. Some of Froch’s world title fights when he was in his prime were on the most obscure channels, a guy of his calibre deserved much better and fortunately along came Eddie
Nah he defended against Taylor and was still with Mick and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t with Eddie when he fought Kessler, 100% he was with Mick when he defended against Dirrell anyway. I think it was maybe around the Abraham fight when he moved to Matchroom. Either just before or just after.
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I reckon it was Bute, I remember Fast Card got over excited and ran in the ring before the ref stopped it, Froch should have been disqualifiedmickey1975 wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 12:37I think Ward was his first fight with Matchroom.jameswilson wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 18:45SeanBrennan wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 17:57
your point makes no sense - Eddie nicked him as soon as he won the title
Nah he defended against Taylor and was still with Mick and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t with Eddie when he fought Kessler, 100% he was with Mick when he defended against Dirrell anyway. I think it was maybe around the Abraham fight when he moved to Matchroom. Either just before or just after.
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Ward was on Sky. I bet on Ward at the start of the tournament because of someone from America on here.Coco wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 13:18I reckon it was Bute, I remember Fast Card got over excited and ran in the ring before the ref stopped it, Froch should have been disqualifiedmickey1975 wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 12:37I think Ward was his first fight with Matchroom.jameswilson wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 18:45
Nah he defended against Taylor and was still with Mick and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t with Eddie when he fought Kessler, 100% he was with Mick when he defended against Dirrell anyway. I think it was maybe around the Abraham fight when he moved to Matchroom. Either just before or just after.
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Hearn was in the ring after the win over Glen Johnson. When the actual promotional contract got signed I don’t know tho.
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Was after the award fight he signed with Hearn.Coco wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 13:18I reckon it was Bute, I remember Fast Card got over excited and ran in the ring before the ref stopped it, Froch should have been disqualifiedmickey1975 wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 12:37I think Ward was his first fight with Matchroom.jameswilson wrote: ↑29 Mar 2025, 18:45
Nah he defended against Taylor and was still with Mick and I’m pretty sure he wasn’t with Eddie when he fought Kessler, 100% he was with Mick when he defended against Dirrell anyway. I think it was maybe around the Abraham fight when he moved to Matchroom. Either just before or just after.
He began signing the lot. Brook, Burns, Barker etc.
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That was the first. I just checked.jameswilson wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 14:22 Hearn was in the ring after the win over Glen Johnson. When the actual promotional contract got signed I don’t know tho.
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mickey1975 wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 15:40That was the first. I just checked.jameswilson wrote: ↑30 Mar 2025, 14:22 Hearn was in the ring after the win over Glen Johnson. When the actual promotional contract got signed I don’t know tho.
As ruthy says Hearn signed Barker, Froch and Brook pretty much in one go and it was a big sign of intent going forwards.