Froch on Ringside - Page 2

Furey · 03-22-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sogoplayboy

I think that's the point, that he's become a 3 times world champion despite having flaws you don't normally associate with someone who has achieved as much as he has in the sport. His defence and composure have improved since the Abraham fight but he's not exactly Pernell Whitaker.

Neither was Ricky Hatton...

Sogoplayboy · 03-22-2013, 02:53 PM

Also IMO his arrogance is one of the reasons he's achieved what he has.

Sogoplayboy · 03-22-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Furey

Neither was Ricky Hatton...

I love Ricky to bits, but I don't think his resume is quite the same as Froch's.

Bill C84 · 03-22-2013, 02:59 PM

Carl Froch has never been World Champion.

dftaylor · 03-22-2013, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sogoplayboy

I love Ricky to bits, but I don't think his resume is quite the same as Froch's.

Ricky actually beat The Man in his division, who was also a first-ballot hall of famer. His two losses came to the best guys he faced, who were also the best fighters in the world.

Froch lost to a worn-down, twice beaten Kessler and to (an admittedly elite) Ward, as well as a contentious win over Andre Dirrell.

Ricky is MILES ahead of Froch.

Furey · 03-22-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sogoplayboy

I love Ricky to bits, but I don't think his resume is quite the same as Froch's.

I'm not saying it is

Dragon Punch · 03-22-2013, 03:15 PM

I'm bored of Carl 'I'm a warrior' Froch...he has nothing new or fresh to say but the same old lines. I'm going to avoid his interviews like the plague fom here on in which sky are going to try ramming down our throats...having said that I will be getting the PPV.

BoxingAnalyst · 03-22-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dftaylor

Ricky actually beat The Man in his division, who was also a first-ballot hall of famer. His two losses came to the best guys he faced, who were also the best fighters in the world.

Froch lost to a worn-down, twice beaten Kessler and to (an admittedly elite) Ward, as well as a contentious win over Andre Dirrell.

Ricky is MILES ahead of Froch.

Just no.

Sandman · 03-22-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by I TuCKeR 93 I

It amazes me what froch has achieved with his skillset.

This. It's an amazing career when you can take that into consideration and speak volumes about the guy.

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Originally Posted by DDDUUDDDEE

Froch is definitely an arrogant bastard, but he's also a great fighter that puts on exciting fights, so I don't really give a shit what he says as long as he keeps giving me my money's worth. It's as simple as that for me really

Well said. Never understood why people get riled up when a fighter displays his 'arrogance'.

That being said, he needs to start showing his 'arrogance' sooner rather than later. He's selling this Kessler fight in the wrong manner, being 'friendly' with Kessler will not make people fork out the cash to buy the PPV event.

Primadonna Kool · 03-22-2013, 03:55 PM

Ricky Hatton was a better fighter than Carl Froch, he beat fighters in more exciting and prophetic fashion.

ero-sennin · 03-22-2013, 03:55 PM

I don't mind athletes who talk themselves up, but I don't know what it is about Froch, he's just very, very unlikeable. Fury talks about being the best fighter in the world, the best looking, the best singer, and I enjoy it

. His personality is warming. Chael Sonnen from the UFC talks about his "arms of steel" and sounds cool. James Toney talks about being "the best fighter period" and I can listen to him all day long. Froch? I don't know man, for some reason he just can't pull it off. Listening to Froch talk smack is like watching Calzaghe showboat. Like someone said, he should have a "warrior swear box".

Primadonna Kool · 03-22-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ero-sennin

I don't mind athletes who talk themselves up, but I don't know what it is about Froch, he's just very, very unlikeable. Fury talks about being the best fighter in the world, the best looking, the best singer, and I enjoy it

. His personality is warming. Chael Sonnen from the UFC talks about his "arms of steel" and sounds cool. James Toney talks about being "the best fighter period" and I can listen to him all day long. Froch? I don't know man, for some reason he just can't pull it off. Listening to Froch talk smack is like watching Calzaghe showboat. Like someone said, he should have a "warrior swear box".

Carl Froch is smug man, smugness is a terrible trait to have.

Haye, Fury, Khan are not smug! In my opinion they don't give off that trait.

BoxingAnalyst · 03-22-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Primadonna Kool

Carl Froch is smug man, smugness is a terrible trait to have.

Haye, Fury, Khan are not smug! In my opinion they don't give off that trait.

ero-sennin · 03-22-2013, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Primadonna Kool

Carl Froch is smug man, smugness is a terrible trait to have.

Haye, Fury, Khan are not smug! In my opinion they don't give off that trait.

Maybe that's exactly what it is. I think you're right.

BoxingAnalyst · 03-22-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ero-sennin

Maybe that's exactly what it is. I think you're right.

You don't think David Haye is smug?

03-22-2013, 02:53 PM	#17
Sogoplayboy Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 642 vCash: 500	Re: Froch on Ringside Also IMO his arrogance is one of the reasons he's achieved what he has.
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Bill C84 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Kent. UK. Posts: 5,661 vCash: 81	Re: Froch on Ringside Carl Froch has never been World Champion.
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Dragon Punch Journeyman Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 89 vCash: 500	Re: Froch on Ringside I'm bored of Carl 'I'm a warrior' Froch...he has nothing new or fresh to say but the same old lines. I'm going to avoid his interviews like the plague fom here on in which sky are going to try ramming down our throats...having said that I will be getting the PPV.
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Primadonna Kool P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 16,552 vCash: 1000	Re: Froch on Ringside Ricky Hatton was a better fighter than Carl Froch, he beat fighters in more exciting and prophetic fashion.
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ero-sennin Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Posts: 4,748 vCash: 1000	Re: Froch on Ringside I don't mind athletes who talk themselves up, but I don't know what it is about Froch, he's just very, very unlikeable. Fury talks about being the best fighter in the world, the best looking, the best singer, and I enjoy it. His personality is warming. Chael Sonnen from the UFC talks about his "arms of steel" and sounds cool. James Toney talks about being "the best fighter period" and I can listen to him all day long. Froch? I don't know man, for some reason he just can't pull it off. Listening to Froch talk smack is like watching Calzaghe showboat. Like someone said, he should have a "warrior swear box".
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