I have a question about Reid/Froch

Cruiser1 · 11-07-2007, 08:08 PM

From what I gather it seems as though Robin Reid is generally well-liked by the British public while Carl Froch is definitely not.

So my question is this: how is Carl Froch supposed to endear himself to the British fans by beating up on an old and shopworn Reid? Especially when Reid seems to be one of British boxing's likeable fighters.

rydersonthestorm · 11-07-2007, 08:23 PM

He isn't, he just needs a well known name on his record instead of the nobodies he has fought so far.

Dunky McCafferty · 11-07-2007, 08:56 PM

Im looking forward to this fight very much! However, the build up has been a major disappointment. I was on here a while back talking about how I was looking forward to fireworks in the build up, & Froch at least tried to oblige by having a few digs at Reid. However, Reid has went down the boring route of saying hes "not going to take the bait" & as a result, the build up has been a bit of a damp squib.

still though, we all know Reid is a sore loser & a dirty fighter, so I expect the fight to have some good moments while it lasts! However, its the classic fighter on the up vs fighter on the way down scenario, & I expect Froch to retire Reid on his stool in the second half of the fight. Frochs trademark uppercut will sicken Reid.

Froch is another guy like Gomez that regardless if you love him or hate him, you cant help yourself but always look forward to his fights

The Exile · 11-08-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunky McCafferty

Froch is another guy like Gomez that regardless if you love him or hate him, you cant help yourself but always look forward to his fights

I know what you mean, in my case i watch him because im waiting for the tosser to be knocked spark out.

robpalmer135 · 11-08-2007, 06:25 AM

i can only see a Froch winning i think this is Reid getting one last payday! i dont think Reid is like much by boxing fans, the public will have never heard of either!

cmason · 11-08-2007, 06:30 AM

reid's getting a payday and he knows it. froch looks lazy and easy to hit when he drops his left hand, but he hits hard and you can't argue with his stoppage record.

The Lads · 11-08-2007, 06:49 AM

Froch was class on Soccer am, nothing like his usual im charlie big bollocks. Reid is possibly the most shot fighter in the UK and I fully expect Froch to smash him to pieces. It goes for as long as Carl wants it to go IMO.

Last fight at domestic level. He'll fight (imo) for the vacant WBC title when Joe Calzaghe vacates.

stuey · 11-08-2007, 07:20 AM

i met froch and i liked him, normal self much nicer than fight hyping twat.

dub-spa · 11-08-2007, 07:35 AM

Reid ... i like the guy, but he's past it.

froch is a bum with a big mouth, bigger nose and low hands. british people dont tend to warm to arrogance and froch loves himself far to much.

i hope reid whips him ... but i dont think it will happen. reids fight against otke marked a downward spiral for the big man

The Lads · 11-08-2007, 08:22 AM

He was on his way down prior to that IMO

PrideOfWales · 11-08-2007, 03:57 PM

I can only describe Froch's public image as pantomime villain. He's almost trying to be the white Chris Eubank... it takes all sorts I suppose and it's better than being a [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].

Decebal · 11-08-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PrideOfWales

I can only describe Froch's public image as pantomime villain. He's almost trying to be the white Chris Eubank... it takes all sorts I suppose and it's better than being a [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].

How CAN you even think of comparing the sophisticated and amazing Eubanks IN ANY WAY with Carl Froch?

PrideOfWales · 11-08-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Decebal

How CAN you even think of comparing the sophisticated and amazing Eubanks IN ANY WAY with Carl Froch?

Via the use of the word "trying"

Decebal · 11-08-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PrideOfWales

Via the use of the word "trying"

Trying...hmmm...it's like I would "try" to run the 100m in under 12 seconds...I might as well try to run it under 10...it ain't gonna happen...

mike464 · 11-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Calzaghe beat an old Eubank and done very well in terms of popularity

11-07-2007, 08:08 PM	#1
Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,751 vCash: 1000	I have a question about Reid/Froch From what I gather it seems as though Robin Reid is generally well-liked by the British public while Carl Froch is definitely not. So my question is this: how is Carl Froch supposed to endear himself to the British fans by beating up on an old and shopworn Reid? Especially when Reid seems to be one of British boxing's likeable fighters.
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11-07-2007, 08:23 PM	#2
rydersonthestorm Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,013 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch He isn't, he just needs a well known name on his record instead of the nobodies he has fought so far.
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11-07-2007, 08:56 PM	#3
Dunky McCafferty KEYBOARD HARDCASE East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,850 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch Im looking forward to this fight very much! However, the build up has been a major disappointment. I was on here a while back talking about how I was looking forward to fireworks in the build up, & Froch at least tried to oblige by having a few digs at Reid. However, Reid has went down the boring route of saying hes "not going to take the bait" & as a result, the build up has been a bit of a damp squib. still though, we all know Reid is a sore loser & a dirty fighter, so I expect the fight to have some good moments while it lasts! However, its the classic fighter on the up vs fighter on the way down scenario, & I expect Froch to retire Reid on his stool in the second half of the fight. Frochs trademark uppercut will sicken Reid. Froch is another guy like Gomez that regardless if you love him or hate him, you cant help yourself but always look forward to his fights
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11-08-2007, 06:25 AM	#5
robpalmer135 Rage Rage East Side VIP Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North London Posts: 14,383 vCash: 75	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch i can only see a Froch winning i think this is Reid getting one last payday! i dont think Reid is like much by boxing fans, the public will have never heard of either!
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11-08-2007, 06:30 AM	#6
cmason newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: leicester Posts: 5 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch reid's getting a payday and he knows it. froch looks lazy and easy to hit when he drops his left hand, but he hits hard and you can't argue with his stoppage record.
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11-08-2007, 06:49 AM	#7
The Lads Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 822 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch Froch was class on Soccer am, nothing like his usual im charlie big bollocks. Reid is possibly the most shot fighter in the UK and I fully expect Froch to smash him to pieces. It goes for as long as Carl wants it to go IMO. Last fight at domestic level. He'll fight (imo) for the vacant WBC title when Joe Calzaghe vacates.
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11-08-2007, 07:20 AM	#8
stuey Never bet on England East Side Guru Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: the sham Posts: 8,954 vCash: 622	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch i met froch and i liked him, normal self much nicer than fight hyping twat.
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11-08-2007, 07:35 AM	#9
dub-spa newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South Wales Posts: 38 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch Reid ... i like the guy, but he's past it. froch is a bum with a big mouth, bigger nose and low hands. british people dont tend to warm to arrogance and froch loves himself far to much. i hope reid whips him ... but i dont think it will happen. reids fight against otke marked a downward spiral for the big man
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11-08-2007, 08:22 AM	#10
The Lads Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 822 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch He was on his way down prior to that IMO
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11-08-2007, 03:57 PM	#11
PrideOfWales Winston Zedmore East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport Essex innit Posts: 7,612 vCash: 75	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch I can only describe Froch's public image as pantomime villain. He's almost trying to be the white Chris Eubank... it takes all sorts I suppose and it's better than being a [Only registered and activated users can see links. ].
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11-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#15
mike464 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,002 vCash: 1000	Re: I have a question about Reid/Froch Calzaghe beat an old Eubank and done very well in terms of popularity
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