Carl Froch vs George Groves IBF SMW Title & Undercards Prediction Discussion Thread

[Light_Speed]

The only reason Froch even had a chance to win was Groves getting too greedy, burning up too much energy when he had the fight in control...horrible **** stoppage, GRoves was clearly the better guy...he may have ended up losing because he was running out of gas but he was still so much better than froch that he may have regrouped..

That was ****** of Groves to trade with Froch when he was on the ropes, I chalk it up to lack of experience. Froch could have stopped him in the later rounds but he wasn't even seriously hurt. Watching the replay, the ref was about to jump in and stop it after that first big left hook, what a disgrace...

[E-Thug]

Ward shouldn't come here. Our judges and refs would rob him bad.

Groves is legit. Easily in the top 10 SMW's now. He was the real winner in my eyes.

[BafanaBafana]

I'm not certain Groves would have been stopped, I always felt that with every right hand he could have dropped Froch at any time and wouldn't be shocked if the fight had gone the full 12.

It was also ******ed how the ref headlocked Groves as he was throwing back punches. If anything the ref should have held Froch if he wanted to stop the fight. Groves actually didn't look all that hurt at all. The more I see it the more ridiculous it looks.

[NorvernRob]

Was a bit of a soft stoppage, but to be honest I can't see how Groves was going to survive it anyway. He was getting hit with everything and there was still ages left in the round. Might be a mistake by the ref, but all it changed is that Groves didn't take another minute of punishment.

The score and the fact it's a world title fight doesn't make any difference, the ref has to protect the fighters regardless of the circumstances. If he thinks it's dangerous then that's it.

Exactly, maybe it was a bit premature but Groves was turning his back on Froch and to me that's not defending yourself.

Why is everyone hating on Froch, he got knocked silly in round 1 and yet again proved he's a warrior and delivered an immensely entertaining fight. He didn't stop the fight, the ref did.

[ShoulderRoll]

The announcer is right. Even if you think Froch was going to finish him anyway...Groves was robbed of the opportunity to go out on his shield like a warrior.

[NEETzsche]

the referee just robbed us of three classic championship rounds

[Mr Ehrmantraut]

Absolutely disgusting the referee wants stringing up.

[southpaw_07]

Froch got schooled tonight. No way in hell he would win this one. Absolutely ridiculous decision, but the one that will mark Groves for life.

If the rematch ever happens Groves beats him even worse.

if Groves improves his stamina, i think he will be a force to reckon with..a huge mistake not putting in enough cardio to last 12 rds in high pace

[Wesker115]

Was a bit of a soft stoppage, but to be honest I can't see how Groves was going to survive it anyway. He was getting hit with everything and there was still ages left in the round. Might be a mistake by the ref, but all it changed is that Groves didn't take another minute of punishment.

The score and the fact it's a world title fight doesn't make any difference, the ref has to protect the fighters regardless of the circumstances. If he thinks it's dangerous then that's it.

This. Groves was done.
Carl was working well to the body the whole fight and I had it a lot closer than Sky's over the top talk of Groves dominating this.

But. We need a rematch. Great fight!

[ShoulderRoll]

Ward shouldn't come here. Our judges and refs would rob him bad.

Groves is legit. Easily in the top 10 SMW's now. He was the real winner in my eyes.

Agreed. On both points.