Is Carl Froch the second greatest British fighter of all time right behind Lewis?

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  1. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    no one is anywhere near lewis when they only had a full world title a few years.
     
  2. likeafire

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    Without that chin, froch would be losing almost every fight. Having that chin is no skill, its just luck.

    Still got schooled by an injured ward. If the second best british fighter gets schooled by an injured fighter then what are the third, fourth, fifth best fighters like?
     
  3. Ahurath

    Ahurath Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes he is. Calzaghe was unbeaten sure be he didn't beat guys with the caliber that Froch has on his record.
     
  4. Imperial1

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    Froch at least had the stones to face a guy like Ward in his prime ..There is no shame in losing to a great fighter in their prime as opposed to avoiding them like Joe did !
     
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    likeafire Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Joe took hopkins on in his own back yard and beat him. And if you say hopkins was past his prime then, then how is he world champ again and still fighting?

    Froch took on an injured fighter in his back yard and got schooled. If it was close then fair enough but it wasnt, it was as one sided as ive ever seen
     
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    After how many years ?When was the last time Joe fought a guy like Ward in his prime ? Oh that's right never !

    And how is Hopkins a champ have you noticed how weak this era is :huh
     
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    2007 Kessler was undefeated WBC and WBA (Super) Champion when Calzaghe beat him.

    2008 Hopkins was P4P #4 and Light Heavyweight King when Calzaghe beat him.

    These two are a level above anyone Froch has ever beaten.
     
  8. HerolGee

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    so you are arguing that a 40something is prime athlete.


    Think before you reply, and then post you've conceded to the OP and apologise.
     
  9. spopovich

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    Enjoyed the stormfront discussion :nut
     
  10. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Noted, Rummy.

    However, I think the BHop who schooled Pav would have edged Ward.

    More skilled, more devious and even dirtier.:D
     
  11. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Some people should take their opinions to the appropriate forums.
     
  12. Gneus7

    Gneus7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Because this is a boxing forum and many posts in here have nothing to do with boxing. The topics get derailed.
     
  13. MaliBua

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    :rofl

    Oh man.

    Points from being honest I guess...:conf
     
  14. Paperagent

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    Not of British heritage, but it's ironic you would criticize me considering all of the things immigrants do in your country.

    You Aussies were always a weak bunch for some reason, much like the Swedes.
     
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    :deal