Carl Froch: record, next fight and profile →
As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, Carl Froch will return to Sky Sports on June 4 to defend his WBC Super Middleweight title against Glencoffe Johnson. Froch will fight on Sky Sports for the first time since he entered the Super Six World Boxing Classic in 2009 winning widespread acclaim and admiration.
Carl Froch defends his WBC super-middleweight title against Glen Johnson in Atlantic City on June 4th. Sky TV have confirmed that they will broadcast the fight live from the famous Boardwalk Hall venue. Froch, 27-1 (20), has signed a five fight promotional deal with Matchroom Sport, he confirmed his return to Sky Sports when speaking on their Ringside show earlier tonight.
World champion Carl Froch has signed a five-fight promotional deal with Matchroom Sport.
Carl Froch appeared on Steve Bunce's radio show on Thursday to advertise the release of his autobiography, he also revealed his regrets over a bitter war of words with former undisputed super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe. Calzaghe retired with a 46-0 (32) record, he bowed out after defeating Roy Jones in 2008, much to the annoyance of Froch, who tried to bait Joe into an all-British fight by questioning the Welshman's legacy via numerous press releases.
During an interview with UK journalist Steve Bunce, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch revealed that he sat down with promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport. The two discussed a possible working relationship after the Super Six tournament is over. Froch had recently announced that he was a free agent, and broke away from longtime promoter Mick Hennessy. During the last few months, Hearn accomplished a few power plays by snatching away Daren Barker from Henessey and recently convinced unbeaten Kell Brook to jump away from Frank Warren.
According to boxing adviser Greg Leon, several of his fighters are going to see action on the Carl Froch-Glen Johnson undercard on June 4th at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Allan Green (29-3, 20KOs) will return for the first time since last November loss to Johnson. Green is likely going to return as a light heavyweight. Undefeated former champion Zsolt Erdei (32-0, 17KOs) will face Dawid Kostecki (36-1, 24KOs) in a light heavyweight fight, and undefeated middleweight/super middleweight prospect J'Leon Love (6-0, 5KOs) will see action on the show. Erdei, Green and Love are promoted by Lou DiBella.
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.
WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (27-1, 20 KOs) discussed a number of subjects during a recent interview at radio.thescore.com, including his split with promoter Mick Hennessy, his thoughts on IBF champion Lucian Bute, a possible television deal with Sky Sports, a fight with middleweight Sergio Martinez and more. Froch returns on June 4th in a Super Six semi-finals bout against Glen Johnson at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
A few days ago, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch officially confirmed that he broke away from longtime promoter Mick Hennessy of Hennessy Sports. Froch announced his free agent status to the UK media. He also disclosed his plan to promote himself for the two remaining bouts in the Super Six tournament. He returns on June 4 in Atlantic City against Glen Johnson in the Super Six semi-finals. Froch never made any indications on whether or not he plans to sign with a new promoter.
While it's been rumored for the last couple of weeks, WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch has officially confirmed that he broke away from longtime promoter Mick Hennessy of Hennessy Sports. Froch has become a free agent, but doesn't state if he plans to retain a new promoter. Recently, unbeaten lightweight star John Murray cut ties with Hennessy and signed up with rival promoter Frank Warren.