By Mark Vester

In his latest Nottingham Post column, former WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch took a look at the looming heavyweight showdown between his amateur pal, WBA heavyweight champion David Haye, and 2000 Olympic gold medalist Audley Harrison. The fight will take place on November 13 at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

"I know both guys and, while different in their approach, they are both good people. But it seems a war of words have been exchanged between the pair on twitter, which signals a scrap is looming as the testosterone starts pumping," Froch said.

"While many are calling for David to back up his mouth against the Klitshko brothers, I think given the fact they are both already slated to fight others, it makes for an interesting domestic rumble if nothing else. If this was any other weight class, it would be considered a mismatch or undeserving event. But the heavies always capture the public's imagination. Boxing needs as much exposure as possible, so from that angle it's worth making.

Harrison has had more than his fair share of ups and downs. Like everyone else, Froch sees Harrison as the big underdog but anything can happen in the heavyweight division. He is happy about the fight because regardless of the outcome, the title will remain in the UK. Froch gives Haye the edge to get the big win.

"Audley would naturally be the underdog and has blown hot and cold since turning professional. That's in stark contrast to David who has unified the cruiserweight division and is now a belt holder at heavyweight. Audley's a big heavyweight who can punch, but has often failed to pull the trigger," Froch said.

"Haye may not be the biggest heavyweight but can hit with the best of them and is fast for the weight class. Many will say Audley is bigger, but Haye has already beaten the biggest heavyweight in history, so that's really irrelevant. Audley has long promised everyone he has the ability to be world champion. Well it's time, after many years to come good on that promise. Whatever happens, the title will remain in the UK. But I get the feeling along with everyone else, that it will be Haye's mantle piece it's sitting on afterwards."

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