BoxRec

Any truth in this?

http://www.boxinginsider.com/headlines/ ... arl-froch/

Very probably true, no one would bother making up such a story, unless they were insane. Or dumb. But postponement for a fight 3 weeks away, over an infection, sounds a bit overly cautious. Anti biotics would clear it up in a week, and he could still train in meantime - but i guess it if stops his running, he's gonna have to postpone.

MightyWarrior wrote:Very probably true, no one would bother making up such a story, unless they were insane. Or dumb. But postponement for a fight 3 weeks away, over an infection, sounds a bit overly cautious. Anti biotics would clear it up in a week, and he could still train in meantime - but i guess it if stops his running, he's gonna have to postpone.

Apparently he a bit heavy as well. How long would they postpone it for?

Foot blister? Infection? The fuck?

Does nobody in Florida possess a needle, a lighter & a bottle of TCP, or what?

If Andrade is a late replacement I'll be p1ssed but would still go...I would feel also that Matchroom should refund some of the ticket price back...

leforge wrote:

MightyWarrior wrote:Very probably true, no one would bother making up such a story, unless they were insane. Or dumb. But postponement for a fight 3 weeks away, over an infection, sounds a bit overly cautious. Anti biotics would clear it up in a week, and he could still train in meantime - but i guess it if stops his running, he's gonna have to postpone.

Apparently he a bit heavy as well. How long would they postpone it for?

2/3 weeks maybe...? It would need to be soon after, as the summer is jam packed with sports they'll need to avoid.
Though there will be massive preassure from promoters and TV for Bute to suck it up and keep to the date.

jizzle wrote:If Andrade is a late replacement I'll be p1ssed but would still go...I would feel also that Matchroom should refund some of the ticket price back...

I doubt they have Andrade as late replacement he was KO in last fight, I imagine they just popone the fight. It might not even be true best thing is wait until its official.

MightyWarrior wrote:

leforge wrote:

MightyWarrior wrote:Very probably true, no one would bother making up such a story, unless they were insane. Or dumb. But postponement for a fight 3 weeks away, over an infection, sounds a bit overly cautious. Anti biotics would clear it up in a week, and he could still train in meantime - but i guess it if stops his running, he's gonna have to postpone.

Apparently he a bit heavy as well. How long would they postpone it for?

2/3 weeks maybe...? It would need to be soon after, as the summer is jam packed with sports they'll need to avoid.
Though there will be massive preassure from promoters and TV for Bute to suck it up and keep to the date.

Better if its not rearranged as its Bank holiday longer to recover

Still be surprised if Bute makes 168 without burning himself out. He's fkking enormous.

Really looking forward to this fight, easily could turn out to be FOTY.

I hope there's no truth in this!

Andrade would not be a good replacement after his last performance. Why not stevenson if bute is pulled out?

Its on still!

No truth in rumours

Excellent news.

Jesus that would have ruined my month as I've been looking forward to going to this for weeks!

DavidPayne wrote:Still be surprised if Bute makes 168 without burning himself out. He's fkking enormous.

Yeah, he's right at his limit. It's Froch's main hope, imo.

Statement from Bute's people here:

http://news.boxrec.com/news/2012/infect ... ot-forward

Trying to get in Froch's head, He's been through too much though. Will fight anybody, anytime. If all boxers were like him.....
I fancy his chances.

I've always felt this is one of those fights I'll only be sure was happening once they are in the ring.