http://www.rds.ca/boxe/chroniques/336181.html Here is the translation: THE DESIRE OF BUTE Hear JEUDI 01 MARS 2012 RDS.CA Carl Froch and Lucian Bute. (AP) The videos section of Boxing Read also ... Boxing: all new The long awaited fight between Lucian Bute (30-0-0 24 KO) and Carl "Cobra" Froch (28-2-0 20 KO) will take place next Saturday, May 26 at Notthigham in England, confirmed the organizations of the two boxers . Both promoters have agreed earlier on Thursday and Bute will defend his IBF title for the 10th time against his mandatory challenger. CTV announced Wednesday premiere achieving this fight in England. "We really wanted to go forward for this fight. We were insistent, made some concessions, but it was important to realize that Lucian, our partners and our fans wanted. Also, I am convinced that Lucian will silence the critics. It shows great courage in agreeing to defend his title at the enemy, "said Jean Bédard one satisfied. "I am delighted with this agreement InterBox to present to my mind the biggest night of boxing in England for many years," said Eddie Hearn. "I respect Lucian and his team for agreeing to fight in the hometown of Carl Froch in Nottingham. However, I am fully confident that Carl will again become world champion in this great event. " Lucian Bute does not hide his joy to face Carl Froch. "It is my goal to fight with the best boxers in the category. Carl Froch belongs to the elite of super middleweight and it will be a great fight. I am very confident to go and fight in enemy territory. Supporters of Carl Froch live their greatest disappointment. The IBF belt will roundtrip Montreal-Nottingham! " "This opportunity to become world champion for a third time at home, in front of my fans is a dream come true," said Carl Froch. "The Super Six was an incredible experience for me, who has yet away from my fans. It was important to me and Eddie Hearn to fight in England. For a world title is the icing on the cake! I am ready to go to war again. " "Lucian has already broken out in the course of his career. This is a great challenge that lie ahead and on May 26, he will perform at the height of his talent. The style of the two boxers announces explosive fight that I am sure, boxing fans from around the world not want to miss, "said the coach of Lucian Bute, Stephan Larouche. "This is great news that this confirmation of a fight that Carl had long wanted," said coach Carl Froch, Rob McCracken. "I have always believed and I still am, that will beat Carl Lucian. I'll prepare for it in the best shape of his career May 26 "
I still say Bute owed this to his fans.It's not like he's going to a stick fighting contest in the jungles of Vietnam... Or Germany.
Bute is going to press Ward by winning another shutout decision against the guy who lost by 115-113 numbers, or 7 rounds to 5, in two of the judges cards on the Super Six Final.
If Bute wins a decision in the UK, it's probably gonna be similar to those cards/numbers anyway. He's not shutting Froch out on English cards, might very well not be shutting Froch out period re: Froch's homecoming in front of a pumped up crowd. ...Ward takes on Brian Magee. Possibly on Showtime. One more correlation to a future Ward-Bute fight.
[quotehowtime refuses Froch-Bute but airs Ward-Magee... Wow! I know, I know, Ward is American.][/quote] Un****inbelievable the best fight entertainment-wise possible ine the super middleweight division and both HBO and Showtime won't televise it
Un****inbelievable the best fight entertainment-wise possible ine the super middleweight division and both HBO and Showtime won't televise it[/quote] Wow how can they not air this ? ******ed !!! This is one of the best fights at super middle ..I hope the officiating doesn't ruin what could be an instant classic . Big ups to both guys !