Groves vs froch never happen in 90 days

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  1. smithshaun

    smithshaun Well-Known Member Full Member

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    from the date yesterday they would have to fight by 23rd April, there is no way this is enough time for all concerned? does anyone know how strict these time scales are?
     
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  2. shenmue

    shenmue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    As long as they both sign to the fight they can get another date, I've seen that happen before. Froch for sure has to fight groves next thought.
     
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  3. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The IBF would likely strip Froch if the fight didn't happen somewhere close to that timeframe- if there is a date free in early May then they'd probably allow the fight to go ahead.

    That said, the IBF do seem to enforce rules rather strictly.
     
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  4. StGeorge

    StGeorge Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For this fight I think abit of leeway will be given tbh, if it happens.
     
    StGeorge, Jan 28, 2014
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  5. Taylor2010

    Taylor2010 Arranging chromosome injections for injured boxers Full Member

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    If they agreed a May date, IBF be cool
     
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  6. Ryan the Lion

    Ryan the Lion King of the Jungle Full Member

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    Hearn can get Froch an extension from the IBF so that shouldn't be an excuse. The IBF will use common sense seeing as they stand to make a lot of money from this fight as well. I imagine money will be the problem for the fight not happening and not time.
     
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  7. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This could be a football stadium fight.Why don't they both fight in say,March,and fill one at the end of July or early August?Wont happen though.
     
    TED 822, Jan 28, 2014
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  8. tdf1974

    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    more to the point the fight contracts need signed by Feb 8th....that dont leave nearly enough time to sort the contracts in a fight this size ?

    another get out of jail free card for Froch

    even Ward has said Froch wants the easy pay day v Chavez and aint interested in fighting Ward or Groves
     
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  9. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If thats the case we can forget it for the immediate future.I wish George would get a fight soon,Froch or no.By the way,is he running his own career now?If so that wouldn't appear to be ideal.
     
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  10. R-Duran

    R-Duran Active Member Full Member

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    they can get extension to 120 days if both agree.
     
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  11. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    I think they have to agree to the rematch within 90 days............
     
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  12. son of bonters

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    Contracts do NOT need to be signed by Feb. 8th. That is the deadline for them to end negotiations and come to an agreement. If they don't sign by then, it simply means that the fight goes to purse bids.
     
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  13. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The Daily Star today reports that the fight will likely be on May 31st at either the Etihad, the Emirates, Old Trafford, Twickenham or... The City Ground.

    I can't see Groves agreeing to a Nottingham based fight. If Hearn is sensible he'd tie this up quickly- the last thing he needs is for this to go to purse bids.
     
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  14. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    fu ck , well it takes floyd this long to announce an opponent let alone get in shape for one
     
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    tdf1974 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    so are you saying contracts need agreed by feb 8th but not signed by then?????? sounds like the same thing
     
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