Clev says he wants to fight Froch

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  1. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Relationships are not my forte Full Member

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    WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly is open to the possibility of facing Carl Froch.
    The unbeaten Cefn Forest fighter, 24, watched 'The Cobra' surrender his WBC super-middleweight title with a lop-sided points defeat to Andre Ward on Saturday night.
    And Cleverly, who also has veteran WBC light-heavyweight king Bernard Hopkins in his sights, says a domestic showdown with Froch could prove to be a classic.
    The Welshman told Sky Sports News: "I think it's a fight that would make sense - two British fighters and obviously I'm only one weight division up from Carl Froch and I'm world champion.
    "It'd be a great fight for both of us and for the British public. It's inevitable that it would be an exciting fight because I know Carl likes to stand his ground and let shots go. Likewise with myself - I don't like taking a backward step. It could be a classic.
    "If promoters sat together and made the fight, it could be done quite soon. We'll have to see how it pans out but there's no reason it can't happen.
    "As for Froch v Ward, I think Andre Ward showed that he was different class on the night. He's probably one of the best pound-for-pound fighters out there. There's no disgrace for Carl Froch."
    Cleverly was last in action in October when he battled to a majority decision over Liverpool fighter Tony Bellew.
     
    sniffmybadger, Dec 19, 2011
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  2. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He won't touch Froch for at least two years, let's be real.
     
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  3. gazanta

    gazanta Well-Known Member Full Member

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    WAR FROCH!! :beat
     
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  4. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    Don't rate Cleverly that highly. Froch would beat him.
     
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  5. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Can't see it happening before Froch has another tilt at a 168 world title.
     
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  6. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When Froch is ripe for plucking, they will swoop.
     
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  7. sniffmybadger

    sniffmybadger Relationships are not my forte Full Member

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    I don't think anyone would begrudge him a tune up fight before taking on Kessler
     
    sniffmybadger, Dec 19, 2011
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  8. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Bitchy!

    ;-)
     
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  9. CamR21

    CamR21 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ****** won't let this fight happen
     
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  10. toffeejack

    toffeejack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's a good fight for Froch.

    I said it already, I think Froch's legacy will mean more if he steps up to 175 and becomes a 2 weight champion rather than beating someone like Bute and possibly a rematch with Kessler. Anyone think the same?

    He isn't getting any younger either.
     
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  11. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    Dunno Toffee. The 175 WBO title is pretty poor, I'd be far more impressed with wins over Bute and Kessler. Maybe it would impress people just having a casual read though of Frochs career...
     
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  12. hitman_hatton1

    hitman_hatton1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    politically forget about it.

    not even getting my hopes up on this.

    as if fish eyes lets clev fight froch on sky sports. :bart
     
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  13. Rob887

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    Cleverly right now is the British champ.

    To mix his name with the likes of Kessler and Bute is just silly.
     
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  14. achillesthegreat

    achillesthegreat FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE Full Member

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    Well done Nathan got himself noticed. You have to love a 175 champ calling out a former 168 champ after a loss. Same with Bute. It would be refreshing to see a fighter go "I want to fight Carl because I need the money, exposure, he's a name and the best/most winnable fight out there for me".
     
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  15. lirva

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    I'd fancy Cleverly to put up a very good performance but it would be a close fight and would go to points. Debatable decision either way imo... unless Cleverly walks into something.
     
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