did bute freeze?? or was he outclassed???

[damned1974]

I think from the very moment Froch punched him he felt desperate...notice that he was looking for that uppercut by the 2nd round in this fight-normally he waits til the mid rounds to sneak it in.

Bute's frenetic footwork and movement was flat tonight,possibly because of two things-

1-the hometown "advantage" really played on his mind-which is why he needed to simulate that atmosphere while he was training...he just didn't look focused or smooth.

2-Froch started off faster than normal while Bute never got into his rhythm. Bute didn't use any movement and just stood in front of Froch desperately looking for a counter uppercut...which never really stunned Froch the few times it landed.

Bute has relied so heavily on his left uppercut,that he has forgotten the other tools needed on the elite world stage.He has looked for the uppercut since his rematch with Andrade.Also, Bute has never really learned defense at all,when he gets hurt,he tried to do weak clinches or just stand in one place and cover with a loose guard...

I see a rematch going similar-if he cannot ko Froch,then Froch will ambush him, overwhelm him and take him out...

[Drunk Punch]

Apparently his toes were injured too, that would have hindered his movement.

[Gojira]

If Froch is an atg what is Ward the ****ing goat? lol

Yes, Ward is a fucking goat. He is also a fucking boring ****.

[sicko]

this is what happens when you don't take on top level competition and then when you finally get in with Top Level Competition you look completely outclassed and out of your league

need to be a lesson to fans, don't hype up fighters until you see them against the BEST OF THE BEST

[Luilun]

i was very dissapointed in butes performance, ppl say froches performance was outstanding but i think it was a very good one with lucian performing absolutely terribly..bute looked weak at the knees before the first bell rang and failed to let any shots go when the perfect counter opportunities presented themselves did bute freeze or was he exposed and outclassed???? what do you think??? also if the rematch where to happen would the outcome be the same????

He was caught in the 3rd and never recovered, he basically was confused by Froch akward style

[damned1974]

Yes, Ward is a fucking goat. He is also a fucking boring ****.

I don't find Ward boring-he exhibits high skill and brings the fight.He is a very versatile fighter...

I'm a fan of Froch as well,but you and I both know why Froch isn't keen on a rematch-Froch had moments where he not only got stunned,but looked confused and extremely desperate...it wasn't even close.

Saying all that, I was happy as hell,cheering Froch on and watching Bute's hype get ended by the 2nd best SMW.

[esl_4_u]

i was very dissapointed in butes performance, ppl say froches performance was outstanding but i think it was a very good one with lucian performing absolutely terribly..bute looked weak at the knees before the first bell rang and failed to let any shots go when the perfect counter opportunities presented themselves did bute freeze or was he exposed and outclassed???? what do you think??? also if the rematch where to happen would the outcome be the same????

Not taking anything from Froch's power because he does have power. I won't say he's the most powerful at 168 and 175. With that said, Bute doesn't take shots well from a championship level guy. I don't think he'll do well against the known hitters at 168 & 175. In fact, he can forget about 175. Another thing I noticed about Bute is that he is using the Philly-shell but not very well. In order to use that style you have to have very good reflexes and you have to put yourself in position to let it work for you. Once he was on the ropes, he didn't use the shoulder roll and he didn't respond with under and over shots - upper-cuts and left hooks. That's the beauty of the style. Look at James Toney and Floyd use this style and compare with what Bute did.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f038C0lSM5M

Floyd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK9en6g9JTQ


Watch Dwight Qawi...he has slightly different version of the Philly-Shell...Archie Moore "Mongoose" style, but watch him off the ropes - over and under with constant head movement and times his shots...Bute needs to do his homework.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9t8hYfkcQg&feature=related

[ИATAS]

Apparently his toes were injured too, that would have hindered his movement.

you're the second person I've seen mention something about his feet. What's the story behind this?

[big_james10]

I don't know what he was doing. He was clearly hurt after the second round and... honestly I think he just got straight scared afterwards.

I didn't see the fight. However, before I came online a few minutes ago to check the results, I said to myself that I would be surprised by any result short of a Froch KO. I was right. I have said all along that Bute was overhyped (the same thing I said about Ricky Hatton) and that as soon as he met a legitimate A-level opponent, he would be exposed. I was right. I have said the same thing about Julio Caesar Chavez and I will be proven correctly if he ever fights Sergio Martinez.

No need for a rematch. Bute will get schooled in Canada also, unless he gets a Canadian ref who will find an excuse to disqualify Froch after he KO's Bute again.

[A-Wolf]

Bute couldn't tek his ponches.