Fantasy Fight: Froch vs Cleverly

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  1. miguelthecobra

    miguelthecobra New Member Full Member

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    Saw these names being knocked around in another thread, which got me thinking about a potentially great British fight a few years down the line. How do you guys think this would go?

    I think obviously at this moment in time Froch would have far too much for Cleverly to handle. However I see a great deal of potential in Cleverly and if he can develop a tighter defence I could see him giving Carl a lot to think about in an absolute barn stormer of a fight!

    The build up would be great as well, all England v Wales clashes tend to be pretty heated. Could even imagine Calzaghe adding a few words in a press conference backing his welsh mate up and having a few digs at Froch!
     
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  2. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Didn't read post just title.

    Froch Wins.

    *Leaves thread*
     
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  3. DON1

    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    Froch too strong for this kid. Can we really put this kid in such a comparison as he has fought NOBODY yet. I still think Brauemer wud **** him.
     
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  4. ScubaSteve

    ScubaSteve Dwylo o Garreg Full Member

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    Clev has a better chine than Froch, Clev would outland him over 12 for a wide UD.
     
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  5. The Blackout

    The Blackout Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think it would be a great fight. Cleverly has a great engine, good chin and is a busy fighter. Froch is the same, but has the experience to go with it. Both have poor defence.

    Even though Froch has been there and done it, i'm not 100% convinced his strength would dent Cleverly for the full 12 rounds. I could see Clev taking a close points decision.
     
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  6. Hooch

    Hooch Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Low left hand vs tall rangy quick handed youngster hmmmmm.

    Clev all wrong for Froch - wins wide UD in a barn burner (is barn burner 1 word?).
     
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  7. Matt Ldn

    Matt Ldn Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Clev is too open for an accumulation puncher like Froch, it would be an absolute beatdown
     
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  9. DON1

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    better chin than carl?! Ur buzzing son.
     
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    ScubaSteve Dwylo o Garreg Full Member

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    :smooch :smoke
     
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  13. The Blackout

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    The same could be said for Froch being too open for Cleverly, who could also be regarded as an accumulation puncher.

    I don't see how it would be an absolute beatdown. Both have very similar characteristics. The only difference is age/experience.
     
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  14. DON1

    DON1 ICEMAN Full Member

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    Has Cleverly fought anyone near Froch's level? Has Froch fought anyone near Cleverly's level.

    I think that answers many questions tbh.
     
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  15. The Blackout

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    As I've said, the big difference is age/experience. Of course Froch has been in with better opposition. That doesn't automatically mean he gives Cleverly a one sided beatdown though.

    We'll no doubt have a better idea when Cleverly steps up again.
     
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