The Army Boxing Thread

[vandeleur]

I do agree groves has got under froch's skin , surprisingly so .

[binnie]

Rumour is that Groves was one of Froch's sparring partners for the second Kessler fight and was kicking Froch's ass. Sparring ain't fighting, but we shall see.......

[vandeleur]

I read groves explanation of froch knocking him down when he was his sparing partner .
I think froch has everything to lose here and maybe groves laying it on has spooked him .
One of the papers was saying it was a bit like Ali Liston , admittedly not in the same class but no doubt about it mind games can effect performances .

But I still think that if froch brings half of what he pulled out the last couple of fights he is just to powerful a hitter for groves .

[binnie]

You could be right - this is a step up in every way from Groves.......

[vandeleur]

Great fight ruined by a poor decision at the end .
Froch was behind on my card .
No one wants to see a fight go on to long , but that seemed harsh

[sonrisa salvaje]

I couldn't watch it. My satellite provider doesn't carry AWE. I was surprised Groves was able to deck Froch in the first. I would love to see the fight. From what I am reading it was a quick stoppage and Froch had difficulty with Groves' style all night. Rematch perhaps?

[vandeleur]

I need to watch it again but a there will be a re match for sure

[vandeleur]

The first knock down , the over arm right had froch all night

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jHwPTe3hJ50&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjHwPTe3hJ50%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

[vandeleur]

Watched it again , mmmm froch was unloading bombs on groves ,on reflection groves could have got really hurt at that point .

Still what a fight

[binnie]

Nah, that stoppage was premature. Froch was behind by quite a bit, even if the momentum looked to be turning his way.

Pacman looked pretty sharp, although I'm not sure what kind of test Rios is.....

[vandeleur]

I must admit I was impressed with groves

[binnie]

So Anthony Mundine stopped Shane Mosely.

Time for Sugar Shane to hang 'em up.

[vandeleur]

Quite a name to have on your record , was the stoppage a back problem rather than a knock out . Or have I got the wrong end of the stick ?

[vandeleur]

I was reading about some of the money getting thrown at a froch groves rematch , we mobley was mentioned and a huge pay day for both fighters .
I wonder if froch might view this as a bit of a line my pension night and then just chuck it in .
It's clear his fantasy of avenging his defeats is out if his grasp now , ward was always a slim skin chance but now he is sort of off the couple of fight looking invincible roll ward is just a dream and I think he will be advices as such

[binnie]

Well, Ward doesn't have anyone to fight really. Froch is a good option in terms of $$$$ for him - and, lets be honest, he made it look easy last time.

Froch-Kessler III would be a good send off for Carl.....