Barry Hearn is Ready and Willing To Sign Carl Froch
By Terence Dooley
News that Carl Froch has split with promoter Mick Hennessy has piqued the interest of a number of promotional firms. Froch will go it alone for his next two fights, Glen Johnson and possibly Andre Ward, but has admitted that he will need a promotional ally if he wins the Super Six and returns to the UK for the first time since his October 2009 point's win over Andre Dirrell at Nottingham's Trent FM Arena.
Froch fights Johnson in Atlantic City on June 4th, the fighter has admitted that his split with Hennessy Sports is a "messy" one yet he believes that he can put their long partnership behind him and move on with a clean conscience after spending his whole career under Mick's guidance. 'The Cobra' will not be short of suitors when he makes a fighting return to the UK, with Barry Hearn telling the BBC that his company would be happy to sign Froch.
"We feel a bit sorry for Carl. He's a great fighter who's never really had the exposure he deserves. He's showed fantastic character to win fights in foreign lands and that's the mark of a great fighter. My son Eddie runs our fight division, and is an even bigger fight fan than me, and he said to Carl, we'd love to promote you in England. Carl knows where we are if he needs us. It's his call," revealed the Matchroom supremo.
Froch is believed to be desperate to appear on Sky TV, he claims that the relationship with Mick broke down for a number of reasons and is keen to ensure that his next fight in the UK has the support of a major network. After losing his ITV deal, Hennessy managed to showcase Froch on Primetime and Premier Sports, many fans bemoaned the fact that Britain's most entertaining and accomplished active fighter was not on Sky or a terrestrial channel, something which the 22-year-old is keen to address.
"When I come back to England after the Super Six, I'll need someone to put on a big show. I'll need to have a word with one of the top promoters, who can put a good show on for me. It's a promoter's job to get you on British TV and that's what I've got to try and do," said the 27-1 (20) fight during a BBC radio appearance.
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