Very classy in defeat. Bute also needs respect for (although finally) coming overseas. And he did not look like it bothered him. This is good news because he could beat other people abroad. Froch was just immensely fired up and actually is a bad match-up for Bute because Bute's punch resistance is not the best. Bute might have a better chance of beating Ward who doesn't have the punch to bother Bute.
i respect Bute more now for the way he took his defeat. other fighters get a hissy fit and storm,out of the ring or sneak out embaressed after being ass whupped like that. but he stayed there applauded froch and showed plenty of class post fight. Bute is a decent chap, though was a tad overated. im sure he can comeback and beat some top level guys. though anyone willing to walk through his punches like froch will have him for breakfast