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Groves in Froch's head even more than first fight
Contrary to what some are saying..Groves has got into Froch's head even MORE than the first fight. Lets look at some facts..
1) The Psychologist - Froch hired a sports psychologist for the rematch and promptly unfollowed Groves on twitter - suggesting he was advised not to engage with Groves this time round. This is backed up by his complete absence from the media in the build up - Froch is usually a media/interview whore before fights. Hiring a psychologist is tantamount to admitting he lost the mind games in the first fight.
2) The Push - despite being warned not to engage, as early as March Froch had lost his cool, pushing Groves at a standard press shoot at Wembley.
3) Lee Froch - so shook is Froch he secured the services of his brother to act as an Angel Garcia wannabe and attempt (unsuccessfully) to wind up Groves. This backfired, turning off the fans even more. As a result Lee Froch swiftly went back into hiding - FAIL.
4) THE HATE - Since the first fight Froch has had to deal with DAILY public animosity for the first time in his life. For someone with as inflated an ego and as many underlying insecurities as Froch, such episodes can be hard to deal with.
5) The Demeanour - Froch has been uncharacteristically quiet and lacking in confidence this time round. As hard as he tries to feign calmness and level headedness, the truth belies him. Gone are the bold predictions and swagger of his early career interviews. Appearing far more uncomfortable than usual, his lip appears occasionally to quiver like that of a 10 year old girl. His favored 'warrior pout' has barely been seen for months.
1) The Psychologist - Froch hired a sports psychologist for the rematch and promptly unfollowed Groves on twitter - suggesting he was advised not to engage with Groves this time round. This is backed up by his complete absence from the media in the build up - Froch is usually a media/interview whore before fights. Hiring a psychologist is tantamount to admitting he lost the mind games in the first fight.
2) The Push - despite being warned not to engage, as early as March Froch had lost his cool, pushing Groves at a standard press shoot at Wembley.
3) Lee Froch - so shook is Froch he secured the services of his brother to act as an Angel Garcia wannabe and attempt (unsuccessfully) to wind up Groves. This backfired, turning off the fans even more. As a result Lee Froch swiftly went back into hiding - FAIL.
4) THE HATE - Since the first fight Froch has had to deal with DAILY public animosity for the first time in his life. For someone with as inflated an ego and as many underlying insecurities as Froch, such episodes can be hard to deal with.
5) The Demeanour - Froch has been uncharacteristically quiet and lacking in confidence this time round. As hard as he tries to feign calmness and level headedness, the truth belies him. Gone are the bold predictions and swagger of his early career interviews. Appearing far more uncomfortable than usual, his lip appears occasionally to quiver like that of a 10 year old girl. His favored 'warrior pout' has barely been seen for months.
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