Froch stripped of WBA title?

[Pigeons]

I don't know why Ward thinks its going to be that much different in another venue. I know no one gives a **** about Ward anywhere outside of Oakland but it doesn't work like that here. Froch will still have rabid support at any venue in the UK.

Which makes me believe that Ward is not really serious about it at all.

The fact that he thinks Wembley is a viable option adds further credence to it.

It matters because Ward is willing. He has already agreed to the UK. Froch should budge a little as well so the fans can get this fight. If Ward rejects another venue, then he's full of it. But until then, both sides should be trying. So far, only Ward has made concessions. So far, only Ward wants the fight.

[Barcham]

when you beat a guy that clearly you earn the right to make the rematch when and where you want it IMO.

If ward wants to lose out on a couple mil, its his decision.

Ward did not ask for this fight and he did not want this fight. Ward wants a few tune ups first which no network is interested it. It is the WBA that mandated this fight in a move which was a huge surprise to everyone concerned. No one really wanted it, not the fighters or the fans.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

It matters because Ward is willing. He has already agreed to the UK. Froch should budge a little as well so the fans can get this fight. If Ward rejects another venue, then he's full of it. But until then, both sides should be trying. So far, only Ward has made concessions. So far, only Ward wants the fight.

But I don't get his logic in agreeing to fight in the UK but rejecting Nottingham. What is the reasoning?

[Dirk Diggler UK]

who won froch-ward 1???

Who won Cotto-Margarito 1????

[Barcham]

But I don't get his logic in agreeing to fight in the UK but rejecting Nottingham. What is the reasoning?

Because Ward has no intention of going to the UK. If he accepted Nottingham, the fight would be made and he would have to travel. By not accepting Nottingham but being willing to fight in another UK venue, he looks good and can use Froch's unwillingness to move elsewhere in the UK as a reason not to go.

It's total BS on Ward's part. In the end, he comes out looking good, still does not have to travel and still does not have to get back in the ring to defend a title he should have been stripped of months ago.

[Dirk Diggler UK]

Because Ward has no intention of going to the UK. If he accepted Nottingham, the fight would be made and he would have to travel. By not accepting Nottingham but being willing to fight in another UK venue, he looks good and can use Froch's unwillingness to move elsewhere in the UK as a reason not to go.

It's total BS on Ward's part. In the end, he comes out looking good, still does not have to travel and still does not have to get back in the ring to defend a title he should have been stripped of months ago.

Yes that is exactly the case. Some people are duped by these fake public declarations.

I wouldn't be surprised if the two camps have agreed to this PR stunt.

Froch: "Ok I'll say I want to fight you but only at the City Groud"

Ward: "Cool, cool and I'll say I will come to the UK but not Nottingham"

Then a collective "Muhahahahahaha" from everyone involved.

I never believed this was going to happen. Froch wants Chavez, Ward wants a tune-up to get back into the groove. This WBA thing is an inconvenience to both.

[Pigeons]

But I don't get his logic in agreeing to fight in the UK but rejecting Nottingham. What is the reasoning?

He doesn't want to fight in Froch's home city, he thinks home country is enough.

[emre belozoglu]

Only taking a fight at one venue your home town is a cop out. I dont think any other fighter could pull that especially when the champion is giving the rematch and come out without any criticism

[Weebler I]

when you beat a guy that clearly you earn the right to make the rematch when and where you want it IMO.

If ward wants to lose out on a couple mil, its his decision.

When you're the B side you don't get it when and where you want it.

Take Kovalev, if the champ rematches Pascal, it'll be Pascal's choice of venue because he is the ticket-seller. Kovalev could turn it down but it would be his financial loss (he wouldn't be that silly).

[PK3434]

it looks like Ward is about to announce a June 20th fight in Oakland...Neither guy wanted this fight. I hope for Froch-GGG in the Summer. If Chavez jr loses to Fonfara, that could help things.