Comments Thread For: Arum: Golovkin First Choice For Chavez, Then Carl Froch

[Hougigo]

I am guessing if they keep GGG in the picture, that means no fight on Sep. 13. Not enough time to promote a PPV and properly train for GGG after the Geale fight on Jul 26.

Yea, I think September 13 was only for a non PPV/HBO fight.

[ambuu]

Golovkin being the first choice is most likely because GGG won't demand much (B-side), whereas Froch would want the negotiations on equal terms (purse, rematch clause, introduction/ring walk, venue, etc)

[tokon]

Golovkin being the first choice is most likely because GGG won't demand much (B-side), whereas Froch would want the negotiations on equal terms (purse, rematch clause, introduction/ring walk, venue, etc)

thinking about how arum negotiates, this is probably a consideration. it might also be a tactic to try to get froch not to demand too much if he is only "second choice" as i think froch v jcc is probably the fight that froch is thinking about next.

[Hougigo]

Golovkin being the first choice is most likely because GGG won't demand much (B-side), whereas Froch would want the negotiations on equal terms (purse, rematch clause, introduction/ring walk, venue, etc)

Also they already have a deal ironed out... so no reall long/lengty negotations

[observer]

Exactly - people who don't deal with contract negotiations do not realize how much time and effort a deal takes.

[MBE]

Surely Chavez will want to fight the world champion? I think he'll also view froch as the easier fight

[BattlingNelson]

GGG shouldn't worry about 168. Hopefully he can get Martinez after Geale.

A Jr. Vs Froch fight would be awesome and would fullfill Froch's dream.

[Hougigo]

GGG shouldn't worry about 168. Hopefully he can get Martinez after Geale.

A Jr. Vs Froch fight would be awesome and would fullfill Froch's dream.

Doubt it, only if Martinez loses

Martinez/Cotto has to face Rubio next and I doubt he stays quite for long. He'll push for the title as he's already the interim champ.

So any possible fight isn't until next year... unless Martinez loses

[BattlingNelson]

froch v GGG should also be an option

It's not though. Hearn has said that it's between DeGale, Kessler and Jr. Froch has ruled out DeGale so it's Chavez or Kessler.

If Froch doesn't retire that is.

[BattlingNelson]

Doubt it, only if Martinez loses

Martinez/Cotto has to face Rubio next and I doubt he stays quite for long. He'll push for the title as he's already the interim champ.

So any possible fight isn't until next year... unless Martinez loses

It's a travesty if GGG does not get Martinez. Cotto will surely fight Floyd should he win.