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I Don't think Froch "owes" anyone when it comes to competition. Regardless of wins/losses or how close any wins were, Froch has one of the best stretches of a resume you'll find. Avenged one of his losses. Avenged a fight that many thought he was bested in even though he stopped Groves the first time.
He doesn't owe anyone to be pressed into a mandatory with someone who still has things to prove. Many good fighters can score impressive knockouts on an undercard, but that doesn't make them the most attractive and lucrative option.
Froch is hinting that he feels he has 1 or 2 more fights. He's put in a lot of hard work. Never come in out of shape. Fought the best even with his limitations and faired well. Always "brought it" and let what he had in the ring.
Calzaghe did it to him. Maybe he's finding out why. He wants the big names. The big money. The big market fights. DeGale shows to be a "threat" similar to Porter and Thurman for Mayweather or any WW. However they are not guys that fighters like Froch and Mayweather NEED to prove themselves against. Froch would do better to try to get Chavez Jr for money, Golovkin for more respect, trilogy with Kessler for interest and money, or even Light Heavyweight for the chance to conquer something new.
Not saying DeGale shouldn't be given a chance to dethrone a champion, but I don't think Froch owes him. It's up to how Froch wants to finish his career.
He doesn't owe anyone to be pressed into a mandatory with someone who still has things to prove. Many good fighters can score impressive knockouts on an undercard, but that doesn't make them the most attractive and lucrative option.
Froch is hinting that he feels he has 1 or 2 more fights. He's put in a lot of hard work. Never come in out of shape. Fought the best even with his limitations and faired well. Always "brought it" and let what he had in the ring.
Calzaghe did it to him. Maybe he's finding out why. He wants the big names. The big money. The big market fights. DeGale shows to be a "threat" similar to Porter and Thurman for Mayweather or any WW. However they are not guys that fighters like Froch and Mayweather NEED to prove themselves against. Froch would do better to try to get Chavez Jr for money, Golovkin for more respect, trilogy with Kessler for interest and money, or even Light Heavyweight for the chance to conquer something new.
Not saying DeGale shouldn't be given a chance to dethrone a champion, but I don't think Froch owes him. It's up to how Froch wants to finish his career.
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