Froch & Dodson set to battle at last

Wellington · Post by **Wellington** » 21 Sep 2006, 09:31

Froch & Dodson set to battle at last

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One of the most eagerly anticipated British Title clashes in recent years is back on.

Super middleweight champion Carl Froch will defend against long-term rival Tony Dodson on a Hennessy Sports event at the prestigious Nottingham Arena on Friday 24th November. Sky Sports will televise live.

The pair have been scheduled to meet on three previous occasions, initially when Dodson was the domestic champion himself.

The Liverpudlian, however, unfortunately withdrew each time due to circumstances he insists were valid. Froch went on to win and then twice defend the title.

“I heard all the rumours flying around about why I pulled out, but my reasons were genuine,” said the 26-year-old Dodson, who claimed the English title last time out with an impressive four round win over Jamie Hearn.

“I can understand Froch being frustrated by it all, I would be myself, but everything was out of my control. First time round I had a double fracture in my nose. I was getting punched by middleweights in sparring and it was agony, so I had to get it sorted. Then, when the fight was rescheduled for last summer, I had a car crash and did a lot of damage to my back.

“After that I was offered the fight for September. I was told that if I didn’t take it, I might lose my position as mandatory contender. I only got out of hospital in June and I knew it would take a massive effort to get into shape after the crash, but I thought I have got to give it 110% and give it a try.

“Three or four weeks into training I knew it wasn’t going to happen. It was a big decision to make, but I wasn’t prepared to go in against Froch at 70%. I know that I can beat him, but he’s a class act so I can’t go in there at anything less than my best.”

Dodson insists that he will be in prime condition for what he predicts will be an explosive affair.

“I’m training for the hardest fight of my life,” Dodson added. “I’m training for 12 hard rounds. I’m not saying it’s going to go 12, but I will be prepared. I’m looking to make this one of the fights of the year. It’s a genuine British Title fight that should be great to watch.

“I’m not going to make predictions about what sort of fight it will be. It’s alright to say this and that, but everything can change when that bell rings. He hits hard. I hit devastatingly hard; I’m one of the biggest super middleweights in the world. It’s going to be interesting to see how we both react when the big shots start flying in. The one thing I will say is that I want my belt back and I’m going to get it.”

Froch can rightfully argue that he carries the superior firepower. In his 19 fights to date, which have also seen him win the Commonwealth Title, he has halted 15 opponents early. Last time out he became the first ever to stop Brian Magee with a devastating uppercut in the 11th.

That fight saw “The Cobra”, from Nottingham, suffer injuries of his own. He fractured a metatarsal on his right hand in the second, but successful surgery has seen him return to full fitness.

“The bone was pinned in a couple of places to allow it to heal, but they came out a couple of months ago and I am throwing punches normally now,” Froch explained. “The only problem I get is a slight ache after training, but that won’t hold me back from throwing my devastating uppercut and knockout blows.

“Because of the nature of the injury, it is highly unlikely to re-occur. It was just because of the gloves I had to wear. I won’t wear them ever again. I would pull out of a fight rather than wear them.”

Froch is confident there will be no pulling out ahead of the 24th.

“It’s happened three times with Dodson, but I am hopeful that the fight will go ahead this time round,” he said. “He’s sounding upbeat and strutting his stuff on the Internet, doing his thing on the speedball on YouTube. He looked good, but my promoter Mick Hennessy works the speed ball better.

“The honest truth is, I don’t know whether he was genuinely injured or not in the past. There is a small part of me that thinks it had something to do with his confidence, but even if it was, that doesn’t look like it’s going to be an issue this time around. Not judging on his win over Hearn. He looked good and is coming off the back of some other decent performances as well. He is going to be in a decent frame of mind and in great shape.”

Victory for Froch will see him fulfil a lifetime ambition of retaining the Lonsdale belt outright. Beyond that, he will be looking to stand on the world scene alongside Hennessy Sports team-mate Junior Witter, who made history last Friday at the Alexandra Palace by becoming the first ever British fighter to win a WBC World Super Lightweight Title.

“I could be fighting for a world title now,” Froch added. “But I want the British Title outright first and I want to fight Tony Dodson. It is important for me to beat him before I move on. The fight has been on and off for ages and he is the most deserving challenger out there.

“Realistically, I think I am about three or four fights away from getting my world title shot. I will sit down with Mick Hennessy after this fight and we will probably target the European first, but if a world title opportunity came up I would jump at it. I am ready. Seeing Junior do that on Friday has inspired me to get there all the quicker. It was a fantastic achievement; he did Britain proud.”

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 21 Sep 2006, 09:36

Bring it on, despite a lot that has been said about Froch, he definetly packs a dig, that uppercut he got Magee with was pretty brutal. I just wish he would throw more shots instead of standing there posing half the time.

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 21 Sep 2006, 10:28

Will tell us a lot about froch to see how he deals with someone with a very real chance of knocking him out. Should be a cracking fight! Well done to both promoters for getting it on.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 21 Sep 2006, 10:58

Here is the links to the vidoes Froch is referring to:

Speedball http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbdqhE7wpCY

Sparring 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWUueiC2Dck

Sparring 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UD9-REHJeQ

dumdane · Post by **dumdane** » 21 Sep 2006, 11:31

Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson · Post by **Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson** » 21 Sep 2006, 11:39

dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great

WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:02

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great
WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after

whiped!!

In fairness to toney I don't think anyone hear begrudges froch fighting a very good former british title holder, befor he gave up his belt he was very much in the European mix and whoever wins will have a good case to be top ranked EBU challenger.

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:07

Tony why do you have a new username?

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson · Post by **Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:09

i forgot me password an when i sent an when i typed in my user name they said they sent me an e-mail i didnt ever recieve so i just made a new one up m8 it is the real me though dont worry about that lol

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:23

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:i forgot me password an when i sent an when i typed in my user name they said they sent me an e-mail i didnt ever recieve so i just made a new one up m8 it is the real me though dont worry about that lol

Ok, just being nosy.

Good luck for the fight with Froch. Bring the title back to Liverpool.

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:27

Come on Tony shut that overrated gobby pudendum up! ;)

glahn · Post by **glahn** » 21 Sep 2006, 12:28

Neri1983 wrote:
Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:i forgot me password an when i sent an when i typed in my user name they said they sent me an e-mail i didnt ever recieve so i just made a new one up m8 it is the real me though dont worry about that lol
Ok, just being nosy.

Good luck for the fight with Froch. Bring the title back to Liverpool.

Seconded.

dumdane · Post by **dumdane** » 21 Sep 2006, 17:21

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great
WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after

Well i hadn't seen that one comming.
I guess i should apologize for being disrespectful. But really....
... What we're talking about is THE GREAT CARL FROCH, who fancies himself beating everyone at SMW including Calzaghe, taking on (no offence

) boxrec no 107 rated SMW.
Sorry if it pisses you off, but i'm not impressed with Froch.

That said i wish you all the best in the fight. I'd really like to see you or anyone KTFO Froch - almost as bad as you may want to see me KTFO right now.
So if it helps the least bit. By all means during the fight or in training, picture this dumb dane in Froch's place and knock him out with a mighty blow that permanently shatters his jaw, so he'll never be able to talk all that crap again.

bigynzing · Post by **bigynzing** » 21 Sep 2006, 17:51

dumdane wrote:
Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great
WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after
Well i hadn't seen that one comming.
I guess i should apologize for being disrespectful. But really....
... What we're talking about is THE GREAT CARL FROCH, who fancies himself beating everyone at SMW including Calzaghe, taking on (no offence ) boxrec no 107 rated SMW.
Sorry if it pisses you off, but i'm not impressed with Froch.

That said i wish you all the best in the fight. I'd really like to see you or anyone KTFO Froch - almost as bad as you may want to see me KTFO right now.
So if it helps the least bit. By all means during the fight or in training, picture this dumb dane in Froch's place and knock him out with a mighty blow that permanently shatters his jaw, so he'll never be able to talk all that crap again.

Some funny shit...talk about putting your foot in it.

tonyevs · Post by **tonyevs** » 21 Sep 2006, 17:58

Goodluck Tony

Keep it tight and busy

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 21 Sep 2006, 19:06

Good luck Tony!

How great it will be that a scouser was the first to beat and shut Froch up.

lvlarc · Post by **lvlarc** » 22 Sep 2006, 04:45

dumdane wrote:
Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great
WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after
Well i hadn't seen that one comming.
I guess i should apologize for being disrespectful. But really....
... What we're talking about is THE GREAT CARL FROCH, who fancies himself beating everyone at SMW including Calzaghe, taking on (no offence ) boxrec no 107 rated SMW.
Sorry if it pisses you off, but i'm not impressed with Froch.

That said i wish you all the best in the fight. I'd really like to see you or anyone KTFO Froch - almost as bad as you may want to see me KTFO right now.
So if it helps the least bit. By all means during the fight or in training, picture this dumb dane in Froch's place and knock him out with a mighty blow that permanently shatters his jaw, so he'll never be able to talk all that crap again.

haha loving it. Goodluck Tony & watch for that uppercut

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 22 Sep 2006, 04:58

AT LAST!!!! 8)

Full credit to Froch for treading the traditional route. He's a fine example to his British counterparts. The Lonsdale belt is a magnificant title to hold.
As Carl quite rightly says, he could have had a shot a world title of some description, but no, he wants that Londsdale belt and I only wish there were more more Brits who put as much emphasis on the British title as Froch does.

It's been a fabulous reign by Froch and what better way to conclude it by beating a strong rival in Dodson. Let's just hope it happens this time.

No doubts who wins this one

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 22 Sep 2006, 05:58

I dont think its that clearcut. Froch has been troubled by far lesser fighters. Look at the leather that bowling ball Westerman was able to land and he has absolutely no technique. The big question for me is can Dodson's chin hold up to Froch's power, because I can see him outworking and outlanding Froch. Froch's total disregard for defence (or should that be apalling reflexes?) has to catch up with him sooner or later, quite possibly in this one.

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson · Post by **Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson** » 22 Sep 2006, 07:16

nickd wrote:I dont think its that clearcut. Froch has been troubled by far lesser fighters. Look at the leather that bowling ball Westerman was able to land and he has absolutely no technique. The big question for me is can Dodson's chin hold up to Froch's power, because I can see him outworking and outlanding Froch. Froch's total disregard for defence (or should that be apalling reflexes?) has to catch up with him sooner or later, quite possibly in this one.

at last some one SOME ONE SEES THE LIGHT.

josh fg · Post by **josh fg** » 22 Sep 2006, 07:23

dumdane wrote:
Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
dumdane wrote:Who's Tony Dodson?
And what happened with all Froch's talk about playing with the big boys?

That guy is so full of it, it's unbelieveable.

Talks about Calzaghe avoiding him - and then steps up to face a local bloke called Tony Dodson!

Carl you're definitely on track for something great
WHOS TONY DODSON ?i will show you who he is come 24th novermber you cheeky git if you followed ur boxing you would know who iam former UNDEFEATED BRITISH SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP ........UNDEAFEATED BRITISH CHAMP i never lost that belt in the ring an want it bk you will all know me after
Well i hadn't seen that one comming.
I guess i should apologize for being disrespectful. But really....
... What we're talking about is THE GREAT CARL FROCH, who fancies himself beating everyone at SMW including Calzaghe, taking on (no offence ) boxrec no 107 rated SMW.
Sorry if it pisses you off, but i'm not impressed with Froch.

That said i wish you all the best in the fight. I'd really like to see you or anyone KTFO Froch - almost as bad as you may want to see me KTFO right now.
So if it helps the least bit. By all means during the fight or in training, picture this dumb dane in Froch's place and knock him out with a mighty blow that permanently shatters his jaw, so he'll never be able to talk all that crap again.

Tony's raiting is arteficially low because he has been out of action for a while he remains a good and respected fighter and would certainly put froch in the frame for a european shot if he wins, as froch has stated he wants to go british european then world it seems to me his carrer is on track. Its all credit to him that he is taking on guys like Dodson who could well beat him and certainly give him a fight in order to improve as a fighter rather than protecting himself and hoping a shot comes allong (a la harrison/ Warren fighters) I hope Mick Hennassy's approach is seen by some of the other promoters out there.

holyfields_ear · Post by **holyfields_ear** » 22 Sep 2006, 07:25

COME ON TONY!

I thought that this fight might have come too soon for you but what the hell if you fancy it who gives a fornicate what I think! Everybody will be right behind you - it'd be brilliant to have a British Champion from the pool again!

Froch can't call himself the true British champion unless he wins. Remember Tony its your belt!

nickd · Post by **nickd** » 22 Sep 2006, 07:32

Tony 'The Warrior' Dodson wrote:
nickd wrote:I dont think its that clearcut. Froch has been troubled by far lesser fighters. Look at the leather that bowling ball Westerman was able to land and he has absolutely no technique. The big question for me is can Dodson's chin hold up to Froch's power, because I can see him outworking and outlanding Froch. Froch's total disregard for defence (or should that be apalling reflexes?) has to catch up with him sooner or later, quite possibly in this one.
at last some one SOME ONE SEES THE LIGHT.

Froch is overrated I've always said that from day one. Do the business Tony!

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 22 Sep 2006, 07:32

I think Froch deserves some credit for taking this fight after all the postponments, he could quite easily have said 'nah, balls to that' and got on with his career.

I can see this fight going along the lines of Macaranelli v Hobson.

Froch does have some gaping flaws, and isn't that hard to hit, but he hits bloody hard, and if he lands one flush it usually spells disaster for his opponents. I think Froch struggles with a high workrate, looking for opportunities to potshot rather than work with his opponent, and that's where the secret to his first defeat lies in my book.

THEBUTCH · Post by **THEBUTCH** » 22 Sep 2006, 08:26

With all due respect to Dodson, for me this fight is clear cut and Froch one way or antoher will get the win.

I remember a guy who was utterlyconvinced that Magee would beat Froch and that added a bit of spice to the posts surrounding that fight.

I'm more than prepared to step into the firing line to spice things up (afterall lively debate is a lot more comfortable than the blows Froch and Dodson will swapping) for this fight and declare no way will Froch lose this one!

Sure Tony will swivel Froch's head with his thumping shots and the usual suspects will be waxing lyrical about that, but Froch is not overated at British level and will grind out the result.

No way Froch lose's this one