Ward v Froch

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  1. dominator

    dominator Active Member Full Member

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    Anyone looking forward to this?

    I can't wait! Does anyone rate Froch a chance?

    Odds are about 1.30 to Ward and 3.25 to Froch.
     
  2. SexualPanda

    SexualPanda Active Member Full Member

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    Odds are about right.

    Really hoping Froch can pull something out here, but can't see any other result than a Ward UD. I think it will be a bit of a borefest to be honest, just like every Ward fight. Put your house on a Ward decision.
     
  3. JOSEY WALES

    JOSEY WALES Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I don't understand your betting system Dom but if that's anything around 2-1 or above then have a cheeky tonne on it mate , this fight is going to turn into a right royal brawl we have all seen the tactics Andre resorts to when things ain't going his way ( v Kessler ) nowt wrong with that either but whereas Mikkel couldn't cope with that style of fighting then Carl has the ability to get onto that gig , don't go mad just a oner and if the fight pans out like I think it will you will then be downing a few .:good
     
  4. dominator

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    Yeah, you kind of get the impression Ward is going to make Froch look second rate, but I reckon he's better than that. A Ward decision makes sense.
     
  5. dominator

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    Josey, $1.30 for Ward means for a hundred bucks you get $130 back. $325 back for Froch for the same bet - decent value.

    I hope it turns into a brawl and we see the best of both fighters. They have clearly been the ones to watch in the tournament.

    If Froch wins, how would you compare him to Calzaghe?

    A win over Ward would arguably be bigger than any of his wins.
     
  6. JOSEY WALES

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    Thanks for explaining the bet Dom and yes a brawl is Carls only chance , Dirrell beat ( too quick for Carl ) and I see Ward having similar sucsess if Froch fights like that ,

    The thing with Calzaghe v Froch fight would-be Joe would brawl with Carl for the first three rounds all Macho like but then would eventually adopt plans B, C etc and cruise to a decent UD I reckon .
     
  7. dominator

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    I reckon you're on the money there!

    Unless we see a different version of Froch on the weekend.

    I rate Froch highly, from the Pascal fight onwards, he hasn't taken an easy fight at all.
     
  8. DBerry

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    I'm really looking forward to this fight, I have a feeling Froch will pull of the win. I have yet to see Ward fight, however so I don't really know his style, apart from all I've read on him.
     
  9. JOSEY WALES

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    I rated Jean @ 168lbs Dom he lost something going north to 175 .
     
  10. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I clearly recall when people on here thought Froch was ordinary and that Mundine would beat him. L O ****in L. There isn't someone with a harder resume in boxing in the last 3 or so years than The Cobra.
     
  11. Kegsy

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    Hope Froch can pull out the upset victory but i predict 117-111 type decision for Ward. If Froch can somehow force a war out of this and apply effective pressure he is as live a dog as anyone at 168.
     
  12. Kegsy

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    If only more boxers had the resume of Froch and feared no one whether its home or abroad.
     
  13. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed! I dip my lid to him. Ward might whip him but I'd still respect him more than most. A throw back fighter.
     
  14. DBerry

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    Froch has turned me into a fan, I agree Ippy, win lose or draw, he has earned my respect and admiration.
     
  15. Francis75

    Francis75 FAB 4 Full Member

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    You have to respect Carl Froch but imo Ward wins this quite comfortably on points.