Johnson closing the distance in round 2, getting some nice body shot in, and outworking Froch. Froch trying to box too much. Johson's round 19-19 even.
I think if Johnson heats up too soon at 166 pounds, he will wear out in the later rounds and Froch will stop him. Johnson might want to stop Froch early.
Round 3 Froch jabs into the gloves, backing away with careful spider steps. Johnson is rushing in and drawing Froch into wild exchanges. Froch is struggling to keep his balance while throwing and blocking bombs and simultaneously backing up. Johnson is targeting the body as Froch headhunts. Johnson is right on him. Jabs high and low. Left hook to the body. Froch lands a right hand off the back foot. Johnson blocks some jabs and drops his own to the body. HUGE CLUBBING RIGHT HAND BEHIND THE HEAD BY JOHNSON!! Froch looks a bit hurt. Johnson keeps walking him down. Froch desperately flings jabs and rights while moving backward as though on a conveyor belt. Froch is not opening up too much, just flicking jabs. Johnson marches up to him and blocks a hard flurry with Froch momentarily planting his feet and gritting his teeth. Clinch. Johnson digs a hard left uppercut to the ribs. Froch jabs into the gloves. 1-2 into the gloves. Johnson lansd a stiff jab to the body. HOOK TO THE FACE BY JOHNSON! They trade body shots well. 10-9 Johnson 29-28 GJ