Carl Froch: record, next fight and profile →
Light heavyweight Nicholson Poulard (19-3, 9KOs) says the opportunity to fight WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch could provide him with the opportunity to avange his family. Poulard is the brother of former light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal, who lost a twelve round decision to Froch (29-2, 21KOs) in December 2008.
Tampa, FL: Once again the popular series of “Boxeo TELEMUNDO Ford” returns to “The Boxing City” Tampa, Florida with an exciting show, on Friday, September 14th at the A La Carte Pavillion. In the main event, WBA #3, WBO #6 Flyweight contender Glenn “The Bomber” Donaire (19-4-1-10 KO’s) of San Leandro, California via General Santos City, Philippines, will put his risk ranking against former world title challenger Omar “Lobito” Soto (22-9-2-15 KO’s) of Mexico City, Mexico in a bout schedule for 12 rounds with the vacant NABO Flyweight Title at stake.
IBO super-middleweight champion Thomas Oosthuizen was disappointed when a unification fight with IBF title holder Carl Froch fell through, but has told WBN that he would prefer any potential bout to take place in America in future. The 24 year-old, who is undefeated in 21 bouts with 13 stoppages to his name, was touted to face the Nottingham fighter on his home soil in Briton this November, but revealed that a monetary difference between the camps put an end to the potential match-up. “I would welcome the fight with Froch, but my management turned it down for financial reasons,” Oosthuizen told World Boxing News.
IBO super-middleweight champion Thomas Oosthuizen will continue his career in the US after turning down an opportunity to face IBF title holder Carl Froch in Nottingham in November. The 24 year-old made the fifth defence of his world title last week with a unanimous victory over Rowland Bryant at the Roseland Ballroom in New York and was a strong favourite to step up and face the ‘Cobra’ in his hometown. "We've turned down that fight," manager Brian
According to multiple UK sources, negotiations are reportedly close to being finalized for Carl Froch to defend his IBF super middleweight title against IBO king Tommy Oosthuizen in America. The unbeaten 24-year-old is a rising star in the 168lb division although would be seen as an easy option for Froch following a succession of title fights against the very best.
Tommy “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen is taking aim at International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Carl Froch, following the defence of his International Boxing Organisation (IBO) super middleweight title against American fighter Rowland Bryant in New York on Friday.
The always affable Eddie Hearn recently spoke with BoxingScene about the next few months for Matchroom Boxing. Title fights, a remarkable looking Prizefighter and the futures of Carl Froch, Darren Barker and Kenny Anderson were just some of the items discussed. As the conversation went on it was easy to understand the Londoner’s bubbling enthusiasm ahead of what should be a memorable period for his outfit.
Nottingham's IBF super-middleweight world champion has spent time alongside his trainer Robert McCracken putting the home nation's 10 boxing hopes through their paces ahead of London 2012. McCracken is and has had 35-year-old Froch, who beat Canadian Lucian Bute in May, sparring, running and giving advice to the likes of Tom Stalker, Anthony Ogogo and Nicola Adams.
Highly-ranked super-middleweight Sakio Bika has told WBN that his recent offer to fight Adonis Stevenson in an IBF title eliminator came just at the wrong time, leading to him having to turn the chance down. The former IBO title holder is now looking to return to the ring in the fall after stopping Dyah Davis in ten rounds at the Home Depot Center last month and hopes to secure a fifth world title challenge in the near future.
Unbeaten super middleweight star Thomas “Tommy Gun” Oosthuizen has emerged as a frontrunner to face IBF champion Carl Froch in Nottingham, England in November. Although no date has been finalized as yet with November 3rd or 10th in play, the camps of the two fighters are nearing reaching an agreement for the Cobra to stake his newly won IBF crown against the South African.