Comments Thread For: Kessler, Sauerland Feel Froch is Cracking Under Pressure

Froch does indeed seem a wee bit too hyped for this one and my hope is that he is not burning through too much nervous energy before the fight. Kessler looks relaxed and happy for Froch to make all the noise. An ominous, laid-back confidence from Mikkel. Rob McCracken is going to have manage Carl really carefully over the next 24 hours and make sure that his man gets a good night's sleep and gets properly focussed on delivering the gameplan/s they have developed for the fight. I think Carl is the sort of guy who needs to get himself into a war-like state of mind and view his opponent as someone who he needs to dislike. That's fine and has worked Carl in the past; but McCracken needs to bring him down just a couple of notches for this one in my opinion.

Kessler seems to be in a good state of mind. Should be interesting... :boxing:

I'm just looking forward to a super fight for free on hbo ! showtime is taking over !

Of course Froch feels the pressure -- they've built a huge event with Carl as favorite... Kessie would have more excuses in case he loses, but Froch none... They wanted big money -- they have big money... Now Froch should be patient and stay behind his log jab -- which I strongly doubt he would be capable...

Don't be fooled. Froch is hyping the fight to sell PPV's on Sky. People are shorter on money than they have been for some time and selling a fight these days is tough - even a 50/50 rematch.

I think he is as well, I really am starting to fancy Kessler in this.

The way us Brits seem to crack on the biggest stage, the fact Froch does seem to be overhyped and remembering how nervous he was in the Jermaine Taylor fight all have me fearing an upset here. Kessler fought in front of 50k against Calzaghe, wasn't fazed and fought well. Froch hasn't been in a fight with anywhere near this kinda hype around it... Hope I'm wrong but I'm think Kessler could hurt and capitalize on a wild, over-eager & over-confident Froch. Prove me wrong Cobra!!!!

Froch is so pumped for this one and sometimes there can be that realisation of expectation when you're a big favourite. Even though its a 50/50 fight when the large majority expect you to win and your facing a quality opponent that no given, some people fighters - can start to think 'what if'. There is a danger of him burning and wasting lot of unwanted energy draining him emotionally and physically before the fight starts. Then again Froch could be completely fine come fight nt.

lol nah I don't think froch is the type to crack under pressure. He already has. You're seeing it in the press. Who says that much wackedness before a fight? Tyson said some really wacked stuff against Lewis right before he got his butt handed to him, but other than that, I don't remember anything worse than this. What Froch needs to do is get a system set up with his team where they answer the questions, or 'filter' his comments... because he obviously isn't capable of keeping it sane, especially close to the fight.

We'll see tomorrow night.

lol nah I don't think froch is the type to crack under pressure.

He does seem a little over cooked for is one, but to be honest I think it will bring the best (and the beast) out of him. He needs to tear Kessler a new one, demolish him like Bute.