Froch Undergoes Successful Surgery

[Dimebar]

Why did Joe turn down 1.6 mill to NOT fight him?

Americans don't know him, and Froch can PUNCH.

[SHB]

£1.6m is a nothing offer. They know that.

[The Wire]

£1.6m is a nothing offer. They know that.

It's not too bad, it is $3.2 million. But no, for a tough fight like that they will have known Calzaghe would say no. They should have doubled it.

[Dimebar]

£1.6m is a nothing offer. They know that.

Considering Calzaghe got £200,000 for Reid and Woodhall, and his biggest payday ever was £1million against Manfredo (pre-Bika was £736,000 against Veit in Germany), it's MONSTROUS money. It would be the biggest ever non-heavyweight payday in Britain with the exception of the Nigel Benn getting 1.7 against Nardiello (and 1.6 against Malinga).

[SHB]

a) that's wrong.

b) £1.6m was the total purse unless I'm misreading the article.

[kayjay]

I think well of Froch, but you Limeys need to stop calling for a fight that would seriously hinder the career of your best fighter. Calzaghe can't waste his time with a mere domestic fight. And Kessler has a much better resume and higher international profile.

[Peder]

If Kessler gives up the WBC belt, he's officially ducked him and that would pretty much stamp Froch's status as a top twp super-middle with Calzaghe.

Kessler has allway said he would try to win all four belts, where did you hear such nonsense?

Carl is a name in Nottingham and Copenhagen, Kessler is a name in Copenhagen, neither of them are names anywhere else.

Froch isn't known in Denmark, none of his fights has been on Danish tv.

Librado Andrade, Anthony Mundine (WHO THE **** ARE THEY??). Markus Beyer, if this is the Markus Beyer who fought Richie Woodhall then he's a bunch of ****ing ****. Even Glenn Catley battered him, and I used to make Glenn look silly in the gym.

Carl has not just beaten Brian Magee and Sergey Tatevosyan, but chillingly demolished them far more impressively than Robin Reid and Lucian Bute. The only common opponent between Carl and Kessler is Henry Porras, who Carl fought in Hollywood on a Golden Boy promotion, and if you watch those fights it's clear who the superior fighter is... even despite the fact Carl's thumb was hanging off!.

Henry (who doesnt really matter) was 26-1-0 when Kessler fought him, Carl faced him 3 defeats later. I'm impressed you caught Kessler-Porras, it really shows you care about Kesser.
You can say what you want about Kessler’s record, but the fact is, he fought the best he could possibly get, since he got his belt, and did so impressively. Hell, “The ring” still has 3 of his opponents in top 5. He has a good momentum, and the only fight worth a damn in SMW would be between the Calzaghe and him.

[kayjay]

Kessler did headline a show on HBO, which was supported by the additional first free viewing of Barrera-Marquez.

[jangeorg]

If Kessler gives up the WBC belt, he's officially ducked him and that would pretty much stamp Froch's status as a top twp super-middle with Calzaghe.

Why should Kessler give up his WBC-belt?,if Kessler will give up his WBC-belt it`s not because of Carl"All in mouth"froch

[Welter_Skelter]

I think well of Froch, but you Limeys need to stop calling for a fight that would seriously hinder the career of your best fighter. Calzaghe can't waste his time with a mere domestic fight. And Kessler has a much better resume and higher international profile.

Professor K.. Froch will Knock Calzaghe out..
I am not crazy mate..