Recent interview from Live fight.
(Lucian Bute's promotor) Jean Beddard claimed the current WBC champion was in the "Avoiding a fight with Lucian Bute business" and added that "Business is good".
"Well Jean is half right with that comment," said Froch "in that business is indeed good."
"And from seeing the packed audience at the Bell Center of TV the other week, it would seem the Bute charade is doing good sales too. But what sets both our businesses aside is that the world of boxing respects my endeavours in the fight game but has little respect for their's.
"The reality is that he's feasting on my leftovers while I've battled for the last two years against the very best in the world to get to the final of Super Six tournament. No disrespect to William Joppy and Jesse Brinkley, but they have not achieved what the likes of Jean Pascal, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell, Mikkel Kessler or Arthur Abraham have in this business.
"Me and Bute have three common opponents - Brian Magee who I flattened years ago despite having a broken hand for the domestic title, back when Magee was a lot fresher. Then we have Sergey Tatevosyan who dragged Bute the full twelve rounds. I almost put Sergey through the ropes in two lopsided rounds and retired him. Then we have Glen Johnson.
"Me and Glen had a nice little punch up and everyone enjoyed it. But being honest I was treating it as a formality, because I didn't want to have another war with the final around the corner. But when I saw Bute and Johnson fighting, good grief it was like paint drying. We had Johnson serving up all his weakness to Bute's strengths. He never jumped on Bute, and Bute never jumped on Glen - it was very forgettable indeed. I can't think of one exchange in the whole fight.
I can honestly say I've had more exciting evenings sitting with a pint of water and reading the telephone directory than watching that.
"But to now hear Team Bute almost bragging that their scorecards were better than mine is a bit embarrassing for them if we're all being honest. Bute isn't even the best fighter in Canada and I've already beaten him. I could add that I beat Pascal clearer than Hopkins which was tight, but that's a cheap stunt and you can see straight through it.
Froch, ever willing to poke fun finally added:
"Bute always comes into the ring to "Streets have no name" well they should change the lyrics to "My record has no names".
"Trust me, his team know he is vulnerable and will low-ball all of us, just like they did with Kessler, to keep him wrapped up safe and warm in Canada. If he was legit he'd take his show on the road, but he ain't.
"The Canadians ain't stupid. They know Pascal has been fighting the best and showing a big set of balls, whilst Bute sits at home cashing in. Pascal is ten times the fighter Bute will ever be."
And with that Froch promptly hung up to eat his dinner.
:lol1::lol1:
Can't hate on Froch - at least he is starting to get the exposure he deserves, over here people have been more obsessed with Khan, Haye, Calzaghe and Hatton, but Carl is getting more and more shine as time goes on.
Froch is a funny guy. He's definitely earned my respect over the years. I didn't think much of him at first, but his resume is very impressive and he just knows how to win. Very deceiving boxer when you watch him and some of the little stuff he does in the ring almost goes unnoticed.
Well said. X2
Disagree completely. Abraham fought Miranda with a broken jaw. No way in hell Calslappy stops him. Unless he gets his own personal referee like here:
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yeah i dont think he meant he was gonna knock him clean out, just get a British stoppage due to AA not throwing back and getting hit on the gloves 500 times in a row.
I honestly think Froch would walk through Bute. I could see him winning a rematch with Kessler, as well. The trickiest fight for him is his next one.
If only all boxers were like Froch - willing to fight anyone, anywhere, and almost always putting on a good show.
Hopefully, he'll beat Ward, get Bute out of Canada, then finish up by getting Kessler over to Nottingham.
Britain's best fighter by a mile.
For a laugh, I like thinking about Joe Calzaghe vs Arthur Abraham.
I honestly think Joe would have stopped him.
'Erm, Arthur, you're gonna have to throw something back. He's thrown 624 unanswered punches.'
Disagree completely. Abraham fought Miranda with a broken jaw. No way in hell Calslappy stops him. Unless he gets his own personal referee like here:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c217/natas206/accuracy.gif
Brits are amonst the best trash talkers let's be honest.
Froch sounds like he has read a book. Someone like Floyd Mayweather wouldn't know what to do with a book if you fed it to him,
Froch is a great trash talker no doubt. Spanish-speaking Edison Miranda deserves mention as well. He has made some classics as well.
This is in all good fun and all but lets be honest, Calzaghe would have owned him. Probably still would after 3 years in retirement.
Probably. Ottke even more so.
Froch is too much gotta love this guy. I love how some on here are hating on his resume and trying to break it down. The cat fights tough challenges and is entertaining, and is winning. With all the Canelos and JCC Jr's and Pac's and May's hand picking opponents, what more do you want from the guy? Realize he is fighting Ward in a few weeks and then look at what his resume will be after that fight win or lose. I thought I was rooting for Ward but what I am really rooting for is either one star or preferably two to emerge in a great fight. Unfortunately, I don't think Ward's style will make for a great fight. Ward by decision or Froch by KO, there is no in between.
I've always thought Calzaghe was all wrong for a fighter like Froch.
If they had met before Joe's retirement then, Carl would have been on the end of a bad defeat.
Froch is underrated, but He's made for someone like Joe.
For a laugh, I like thinking about Joe Calzaghe vs Arthur Abraham.
I honestly think Joe would have stopped him.
'Erm, Arthur, you're gonna have to throw something back. He's thrown 624 unanswered punches.'
Brits are amonst the best trash talkers let's be honest.
Froch sounds like he has read a book. Someone like Floyd Mayweather wouldn't know what to do with a book if you fed it to him,
We wont find many more guys like froch in boxing!
Hes one hell of a fighter! Very skilled and a tough basstard! Always finds ways to win! I will be rooting for him against ward!