Comments Thread For: Hearn: No Froch vs. Hopkins, No Catch-Weight Fight

[BafanaBafana]

No need for all that bro, I'm well aware of the situation. It was pretty much the same as Hatton and Witter.

Then don't bring it up... especially when not putting things in context. It's like you're trying to deceive someone into thinking Joe was somehow afraid of a titleless domestic (then) fighter fighting at a lower division.

Froch was willing to fight Calzaghe at 175 back in the day but Calzaghe didn't want it.

[Sparked_26]

Not keen to see Froch or even a Kessler in with Hopkins.

I appreciate him for his achievements but I don't really want to see Hopkins in against any top fighters, really. Not that he can't win the fights but but because the fights themselves are very dry these days. All these guys have better fights to make than one with BHOP.

[Weebler I]

Then don't bring it up... especially when not putting things in context. It's like you're trying to deceive someone into thinking Joe was somehow afraid of a titleless domestic (then) fighter fighting at a lower division.

Bottom line is that Calzaghe didn't fight Froch and Hatton didn't fight Witter. They could have but they didn't. Call it whatever you want but it's on record.

[BafanaBafana]

Bottom line is that Calzaghe didn't fight Froch and Hatton didn't fight Witter. They could have but they didn't. Call it whatever you want but it's on record.

And neither was a "duck" genius, so don't try insinuating it again.

You really should know better.

[Weebler I]

And neither was a "duck" genius, so don't try insinuating it again.

Bro stfu and read what I originally typed that made you cry so hard:

Froch was willing to fight Calzaghe at 175 back in the day but Calzaghe didn't want it.

Then tell me what part of this statement is inaccurate?

[BafanaBafana]

Bro stfu and read what I originally typed that made you cry so hard:



Then tell me what part of this statement is inaccurate?

Like I said, the problem is you were insinuating Calzaghe was avoiding Froch, but I kept your ass in check. You're welcome!

[Fetta]

Froch ducking big time! Its only one weight class and he offered catch weight. Quack quack

Is that how it works on NSB or are there special fighters who are immune?

[fightfan2007]

No need for all that bro, I'm well aware of the situation. It was pretty much the same as Hatton and Witter.

not quite the same - witter was holding the WBC

actually after he lost to Mayweather and was looking for a fight at 140 Hatton held no title but still refused to fight Witter who offered to fight him for free... instead he chose lazcanzo

Not saying that he was scared of Junior but he certainly did "duck" him

[BafanaBafana]

Froch ducking big time! Its only one weight class and he offered catch weight. Quack quack

Is that how it works on NSB or are there special fighters who are immune?

Froch would only have to move up two pounds and yes, Froch is immune to all criticism.

[Weebler I]

Like I said, the problem is you were insinuating Calzaghe was avoiding Froch, but I kept your ass in check. You're welcome!

He did avoid him! Froch avoided Cleverly too! Hatton avoided Witter!

None of them were "ducks" as they weren't obligated, but they are all fights which could have been taken.

not quite the same - witter was holding the WBC

actually after he lost to Mayweather and was looking for a fight at 140 Hatton held no title but still refused to fight Witter who offered to fight him for free... instead he chose lazcanzo

Not saying that he was scared of Junior but he certainly did "duck" him

I consider a duck as not taking a fight you're expected to take. Given their respective situations and alternative opponents I wouldn't expected any of those fights to be made. They could have, but they didn't. Everyone will have their own take on it though.