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Eddie Hearn says he wants Carl Froch to face either Mikkel Kessler or Andre Ward in the winter before a huge all-British summer clash with George Groves.

 

Froch exacted revenge on Kessler in a blockbuster night at the O2 Arena on May 25, adding the WBA belt to his IBF strap in a thrilling contest on Sky Sports Box Office.

 

With Froch spending time with his family after partner Rachael had their second child, Natalia, just before the fight, Hearn’s attentions are on The Cobra’s next moves, and the promoter has two massive dates in mind.

 

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I think there is room for a third fight it makes sense. It is a better fight than the Ward one will be, it is entertaining and will make him good money once again. However, of course Andre Ward in the P4P star and #1 in the division and Froch deserves the fight with Ward more than anybody after that win. Therefore if Froch decides he want s the ward fight, he is entitled to it. He has earned it since his loss to Ward and there is no reason why Ward should reject it to me. Groves next summer should be in a position where he will be a good shout for a Froch fight. If he gets a stroke of luck he could get a shot with Stieglitz or Tommy Gun already and get himself a belt.

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Groves is a poor fight for Froch....he should be making sure Ward doesnt bitch out!

 

It'll be better for Froch's dignity if he does "bitch out" - no way has Froch got the beating of Ward, in my opinion.

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I agree, at this age I would be looking to further enhance my legacy if I was Froch, and whilst aiming for the best is admirable it will be another loss in a fight which isn't the greatest of money fights. I would aim for two-weight world titles against maybe Hopkins or Dawson. If he beats Dawson then no doubt does he equal (at minimum) calzaghe's legacy despite the fact I believe he loses that match up. I don't see an issue with the Kessler fight if he wants to make the record clear he had the one up on him and if it bridges his way to a fight with Groves then why not. Of course this is presuming the fact that by this time grove's stock will have increased to a level where this becomes a very desirable fight. He could even aim for the WBO title. He has a lot of loose options with none really standing out as no-brainers.

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It'll be better for Froch's dignity if he does "bitch out" - no way has Froch got the beating of Ward, in my opinion.
I completely agree, not that I think another loss against Ward affects his legacy anymore. I just think taking into account the remainder of his career is limited and the chances of him getting the win aren't really worth it when there are good legacy-building fights out there where he is a favourite if not a 30% chance minimum
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It'll be better for Froch's dignity if he does "bitch out" - no way has Froch got the beating of Ward, in my opinion.
I completely agree, not that I think another loss against Ward affects his legacy anymore. I just think taking into account the remainder of his career is limited and the chances of him getting the win aren't really worth it when there are good legacy-building fights out there where he is a favourite if not a 30% chance minimum. Would you agree?
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I completely agree, not that I think another loss against Ward affects his legacy anymore. I just think taking into account the remainder of his career is limited and the chances of him getting the win aren't really worth it when there are good legacy-building fights out there where he is a favourite if not a 30% chance minimum. Would you agree?

 

Well yes and no - I suppose it has a slight impact on Froch's legacy if he loses again, but I was thinking primarily of his dignity. Froch is very proud of his achievements and even moreso now he's avenged the Kessler defeat. I dont think he'd be at all happy if he had to face the fact that Ward is just better than him.

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I think there is room for a third fight it makes sense. It is a better fight than the Ward one will be, it is entertaining and will make him good money once again. However, of course Andre Ward in the P4P star and #1 in the division and Froch deserves the fight with Ward more than anybody after that win. Therefore if Froch decides he want s the ward fight, he is entitled to it. He has earned it since his loss to Ward and there is no reason why Ward should reject it to me.

 

--- Ward appears to have rejected every fight that would take him out of home environs since he finally made his long delayed step up in class.

 

Froch should do the immediate Kessler rubber, and then consider his options. There's no guarantee Ward is even gonna be fit to fight, and he could be upset too, so I'd go straight into Groves and let Ward dingle dangle around with nobody to fight unless he risks fighting out of town or moving up a division to fight ol'man Popkins in the most boring dirtiest fight in history. That could be their legacy to boxing.

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It'll be better for Froch's dignity if he does "bitch out" - no way has Froch got the beating of Ward, in my opinion.

Ward beats Froch comfortably for sure, he is till bitching out considering all the spiel he was giving before the Kessler fight for Froch!

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Ward beats Froch comfortably for sure, he is till bitching out considering all the spiel he was giving before the Kessler fight for Froch!

 

Maybe so, maybe he's just baiting Froch, who knows? It's already working either way - Froch has gone from "holding all the cards" to "Well maybe we could have it in Vegas" Before long he'll agree to rematch Ward in Ward's hometown ;)

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Maybe so, maybe he's just baiting Froch, who knows? It's already working either way - Froch has gone from "holding all the cards" to "Well maybe we could have it in Vegas" Before long he'll agree to rematch Ward in Ward's hometown ;)

 

Yeah, I'm disappointed that he gave in to Ward so quickly on that, it's not like Ward has many options, it's basically boiled down to a rematch with Froch or taking on old a** Hopkins, which is probably even less of a payday. Froch WAS "holding all the cards", but he got bluffed.

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Maybe so, maybe he's just baiting Froch, who knows? It's already working either way - Froch has gone from "holding all the cards" to "Well maybe we could have it in Vegas" Before long he'll agree to rematch Ward in Ward's hometown ;)

I hope you are wrong and Froch stands by what he expects, but you are probably right :laugh:

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