Stan 386 Posted May 26, 2013 Report Share Posted May 26, 2013 Carl Froch defeats Mikkel Kessler on points in super-middleweight world title fight at London's 02 Arena Carl Froch triumphed last night in a thrilling world super-middleweight unification against his nemesis Mikkel Kessler. Redemption is complete, though given the brilliant match of their styles, we may even see a third fight. Over 12 coruscating rounds, with Froch almost stopping his opponent in the last, the Nottingham fighter added the World Boxing Association title to his International Boxing Federation crown with a unanimous points decision: 118-110, 116-112, 115-113. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Froch v Groves II - The Weigh-In Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 said i wouldnt pay to watch it on tv,just ordered it,going to make a night of it 2 or 3 sons coming round Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 whos having a wager then? i reckon GROVES TO WIN INSIDE 10 ROUNDS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Benjamin, my husband's paid to watch it, they told him it was due on at 9.50. He was charged £20 ........ it was only £16 yesterday! Expect I'll watch but I don't care who wins I shall be glad when it's all over as I'm sick of hearing the build-up and the rubbish billing it as the biggest fight since the war (although on Talk Sport today they downgraded that to 'the biggest fight for a long time' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 yes lizzie,you sound like Donna my wife,i had to sulk for an hour before she relented and paid the £20 for it,as youve prob. gathered i love boxing and have travelled all over the UK to watch my son who had 100 pro fights,ive met real boxing people and have no time for the football type spectators of today,i really object to the rip off tv companys who pander and profit from it,anyway rant over tell your hubby to enjoy it,and dont forget GROVES IN 10, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dat47 92 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I am of the same opinion as you LizzieM. Give me a football match any day . Come on England! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 The cricket had an exciting finish earlier ...... I watched that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Brilliant innings by Buttler, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Is it on Radio Nottingham, if so what time? We can pick it up on 103.8 in Lincs. Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 i wouldnt think so smiffy, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,124 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Not sure Smiffy but I think the BBC website are doing a live commentary stream! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,800 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think you will find it broadcast live on BBC Radio Nottingham tonight. Just been listening & it seems it is on there. Enjoy, as they say ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 A good win for Froch then! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 well just as groves was kicking in,well done Froch. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Froch is so modest, lol. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Braddy 160 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Watched it for free on Vipbox .Net a free stream channel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,124 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I watched it on there too Braddy. And I agree Lizzie can't believe he said 'I'm not blowing my own trumpet' when he clearly was. Wish he was a bit more likeable! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 ive met most of his entourage and they are about as likeable as him, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Well done, Froch, you've ended all the talking with a great knockout victory. I had a full house with all my family and friends, with the drinks flowing, and it was a very noisy house during the fight. I cannot understand how anyone from Nottingham would want a Londoner to win, and get 'Likes' for it but that's their choice. Froch is one of the nicest chaps you could ever wish to meet and is one of Britains greatest champions. Anyone who wants to dispute this should look at his record. Froch went to school with my son-in-law and still socialize so he was one of the noisiest tonight. Well done, Froch, a great finish to the fight. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 24 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nottingham 2 London 0 Well done, Carl, magnificent! A true champion and warrior. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,544 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Michael, I just think that Froch is a big head, maybe having won so many big fights he has a right to be but Groves was so gracious in defeat. I don't know Froch personally but have seen him around town. On one occasion I was in a greeting card shop browsing the cards and he walked in. The 2 ladies behind the counter obviously didn't know who he was (I'd recognised him). He made sure they knew who they were serving by telling them who he was. Anyway, he did well tonight but at his age he can't keep fighting for much longer. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 ITS a British thing to stand up for the underdog,no matter where hes from,anyway the best man won tonight and good luck to him 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,323 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 #45 Despite our differences ref mr Froch Michael glad you had a good social evening with family and friends,our house was very similar,sons and daughter and grandson all came round,wife did nice food with a drink or two,to me thats what lifes about,good humour and lots of banter.mind you none of em offered to contribute to the cost of the fight, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,109 Posted June 1, 2014 Report Share Posted June 1, 2014 Son in Law and grandson went. I'm sure they'll not shut up about it for weeks. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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