Ward vs Froch: Live Results and Round-By-Round Coverage of the Super Six Final
by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 7:30 PM EST
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As with all the big fights (and a lot of the not-so-big fights), Bad Left Hook will be here tonight with live, round-by-round coverage of the Super Six World Boxing Classic final match between WBA titleholder Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KO) and WBC titlist Carl Froch (28-1, 20 KO).
The show kicks off at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime in the U.S., and Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Showtime will follow the boxing with Strikeforce MMA, making for a big night in combat sports.
It has been two years since the Super Six kicked of, and in that time span we've seen the super middleweight division change in a major way, and become far more noted as one of the sport's strongest weight classes. The 27-year-old Ward and 34-year-old Froch have risen to the top of the division thanks to the tournament, and tonight they put it all to bed, and decide the world's best super middleweight (unless you're a Lucian Bute supporter, anyway).
Along with the two sanctioning body titles and the trophy, the vacant Ring Magazine world championship is also on the line tonight.
Join us this evening!
More Ward vs Froch Coverage From Bad Left Hook
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I am so excited for this.
It’s just got the feeling of a special night.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
On the undercard, Cornelius White currently looking pretty good against Despaigne. He’s got no defense, but clearly has some power, and has hurt Despaigne a few times with body shots. It’s quite a fight actually – worth catching.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
This fight is a proper action fight.
Both guys cut, both hurting the other. It’s great stuff.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Only second round, too.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
Going to be one of the sleeper fights of the year, methinks. Bloody hell, White is cut bad but he is working so hard.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
Sky’s up already? Sweet
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
This one might not go much further, but it's well worth catching.
Cornelius White might have blown a gasket throwing a ton of punches.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
I’m so tired that basically anything will help. Just glad there’s something on.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
Despaigne’s mouth is wide open – body shots must have taken a serious toll – but White looks like he’s punched himself out.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Despaigne just goes through too many periods of inactivity.
Been one of his main problems since turning pro, really.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
These five rounds have made a mockery of Despaigne standing at odds of 1/80 earlier.
I almost put down on White just on the basis that Despaigne can be so lazy. Might end up being upset that I didn’t, looking at the first five rounds!
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Cubans have a reputation of being lazy...
nicely done Sky commentators…
Well, they do.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Look at those body whacks from White.
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White has this
Look at Despaigne dropping the guard and stepping back. He’s quit.
Gotta be White - 58-56 or 59-55
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
If the fair result comes back, I would say the Despaigne-Miranda rematch is in jeopardy, but it probably isn’t because nobody cares
Bad Left Hook
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60-53, 59-55, 59-55, all for Cornelius White. Despaigne’s team trying to act surprised was funny.
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Kell Brook up next. I expect an early end. Total mismatch material.
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And Delgado’s record is a total mirage at that.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
David Greisman says crowd is “maybe 2K. Maybe.”
About as surprising as snow on December 17.
Bad Left Hook
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Brook fighting a bit carelessly and getting hit now and again.
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20-18 Brook. This isn’t close at all, and eventually Galarza’s going down, but Brook is a bit arrogant.
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Arrogant? Or maybe just a bit overwhelmed by the occasion. Remember the is pressure on him tonight to be good, anyone can win, but America will take him much easier if he wins convincingly
Nobody in America is seeing this.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but people will hear about it, and if he impressive he will be easier to sell onto future cards for the big promoters. Promoters will do anything for an exciting fighter but will want to see it in person so there sure the guy can do it on the big stage
He’s not proving anything about a big stage here. He’s been on bigger stages than 2,000 people in Atlantic City.
I think nothing of this fight, if you can’t tell.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
hungover
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
30-27 Brook. One-way action.
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I seen Brook fight plenty of times. He’s skilled but I don’t see what the big deal is with him. Not to mention his resume is garbage
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Yeah, I think he’s very talented but I’ve no idea how high his ceiling really is — when matched tough, I could see him rising to the occasion, or really getting exposed.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 8:32 PM EST up reply actions
There different type fighters but I think he’ll be lucky to match the success of Carlos Quintana
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Dec 17, 2011 8:35 PM EST up reply actions
Finally stopped in round five. Galarza upset, but the fight was going nowhere good for him.
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Amir Khan “not impressed” by Kell Brook tonight.
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He;s not the only one
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Dec 17, 2011 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
I think Showtime should just take over combat sports, this way they can organize all my human beings fighting each other without any overlap.
Amir looks depressed, poor guy..
http://fistonchin.com http://brightlightssports.com
Not taking a shot at any one but that British accent just grates some times
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
Eddie Hearn on Twitter: “So bored of Khan can’t even be bothered to talk about him. We are just doing our thing.”
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
That was some dramatic voiceover.
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Gus alone makes me regret ever watching sho
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Yeah this place is fight crazy. That’s why there’s such a massive turnout.
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Thats a pretty embarrassing mo’ ward has
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
More tacking Ward-Froch onto the front. Strikeforce already had this date when Ward-Froch was rescheduled.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve got a British stream and Amir Khan is wearing a polo shirt with a sports jacket over it… wow
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Is this mo guy a foreigner or does he just hace a miserable “showbiz” voice?
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He’s Canadian. And yes.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:07 PM EST up reply actions
Classy jimmy >>>>> plastic buffer
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ward comes off as a genuinely decent guy when he’s not in boxing mode.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:10 PM EST reply actions
COME ON CARL. COME ON CARL. YOU’VE GOT HIM, CARL. YOU’RE THE BEST, CARL.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Whoops
That was to El Destruyo below.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I wish my woman pulled for me like that…
by belleberyboy on Dec 17, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder if she make her way to Ward’s dressing room if Froch loses
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
by Eugene Banks on Dec 17, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Showtime broadcast started? What’s happening?
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Yeah i didnt know that.
Oh god can we just get on with it??
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
There isn’t. The ringwalks starting at 9:30 was set yesterday.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:16 PM EST up reply actions
Hopefully we start up soon
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Froch’s ring walk doesn’t start until 9:30.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I want to watch the fight
But I honestly have no idea who to root for. There are things about both guys I seriously dislike.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I used to dislike both of them immensely. Now, I am more or less indifferent to both of them, but I will root for Ward
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
I don’t like hearing anything he says, but Froch’s awkward style can be somewhat fun to watch sometimes.
Reverse on both counts for Ward.
If Froch wins I sincerely doubt it will be a Flawless victory hahaha
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Heh
Was reacting to him describing his win over Abraham thusly.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
The Abraham win surprised me in its clinicalness.
by belleberyboy on Dec 17, 2011 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
nice to here Barry point out to Kahn that Ward isnt actually from in his home town. About time
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 17, 2011 9:18 PM EST reply actions
Anthony Dirrell doesn’t give a fuck.
that guy rules.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:19 PM EST up reply actions
Bute got KO’d in his fight against acne apparently
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Berto kinda looking weird. Facial ticks etc
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
British Broadcast: “Plenty are picking Froch to be victorious”
Not within the BLH contributors/editors hahaha
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
I so wish I was though...
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
I'll be rooting for him, even though it'd fuck up my pick'em scores!
Genuinely would love Carl to win this.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
This is a real meeting of the minds.
Bad Left Hook
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British Broadcast is doing the Teddy Atlas bit… of course, not as colourful
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Ortiz looking weird. Not retarded etc
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
great Victor Ortiz quotes
“He was rated amongst one of the best.”
“Not only to people, but to myself.”
“It was a great fight. Not gonna lie.”
Bad Left Hook
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He’s the epitome of the soundbite generation.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
you know
as far as I’m concerned
you know
Bad Left Hook
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Know what i’m sayin’
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
FFS couldn’t they give us two fights? I mean even a couple dwarves? tecate vs corona girls?
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
ok so cancel the strikeforce! Cyborg? sure i bet that’s her christian name for sure.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 9:25 PM EST up reply actions
Lol frank you sure do love them ringcard girls
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
yes I do. But in beer, Pacifico wins.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
Remember Victor Ortiz is a “Bad ass”
by boxingpete on Dec 17, 2011 9:25 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
ortiz looks like a super middleweight
by el javi on Dec 17, 2011 9:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Al is making this sound like a closer fight than most people think it is
6 out of 6 (7 out of 7 if you count me) writers here picked Ward. The Showtime viewers have Ward a 3-1 favorite. But sure Al, it’s a 50-50 fight.
I hope it plays out like one though.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
WE WILL ROCK YOU
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Nope just an intro to a terrible band
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I feel like I tuned into a pay-per-view a half-hour early and just watched the promotional materials on a loop.
Lol you beat me to it
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This is lasting longer than any ppv main event pre-fight hoopla i’ve ever seen. On par with the hbo crew talking for 45min before pacquiao-ODLH
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wow, “We Will Rock You” into “Welcome to the Jungle.” This took serious thought.
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Building isn’t half-full.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:29 PM EST up reply actions
Over 10
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Keep Rachal away from the microphones, but not th cameras.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
What is he walking in to?
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
According to Ian Darke, his own “S.O.G.” song.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Eye of the SOG
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
apparently a customized song with the words “son of God”, according to the british announcers
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
what a weird name
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
I like Ward. But SOG is one of the dumbest nicknames ever
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
My primary reason for ignoring this guy. That and he’s a boring ass fighter
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I suggest we start calling him SOGGY.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I might actually like him if that wasn't his nickname
He seems like a really nice guy, but I’m a bit of an agnostic (and never was a Christian) who is really turned off by guys who try to push their faith, and I just can’t fully get behind Ward. Mentally, I know I should, and I have no doubt that Ward is a better human being than Froch, but I’m really torn.
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i tried picking peterson last week
But there was a 24 hr waiting period or something b4 I could comment. Anyways this week i pick Froch
by el javi on Dec 17, 2011 9:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Is Edward JAmes Olmos in Ward’s corner? hahaha
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Lol holy shit
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Exact clone of Olmos
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
famous cutman
don’t remember his name
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
He’s often the most dangerous man in the ring.
by belleberyboy on Dec 17, 2011 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
I like Smoger….
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
Judges very commonwealthy
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Andre Ward by dec
had a funny dream that Ward KO’d Froch
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 9:37 PM EST reply actions
Ugh
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This should be fun
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
not letting hands go just yet, either one
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 1
Smoger trying to let them work out. Ward pops a left hook when Froch breaks free from a clinch. Jab to the chest from Ward. Tentative start. Both throw jabs, Ward’s lands. Froch jabbing to the body, now comes in with a right and misses. Crowd is getting loud, so they’re spirited at least.
Ward jabbing. Good jab from Froch. Fighting inside, Froch misses a wild swing, but not a bad idea. Froch’s nose getting red. Jab to the chest again from Ward. Body jab from Froch, one upstairs from Ward. Inside shot from Ward.
Ward 10-9
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Froch’s beak is already red..
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
10-9 Ward
Not much landing, but Ward’s getting his jab in. Ward is also slipping punches well.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:41 PM EST reply actions
That one could have almost gone either way for me
But I have it 10-9 Ward
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Ward, 10-9.
Slow start but Ward caught him a couple of times.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Well, atleast the swedish commentator is not trying to make the fight seem super evenly matched...
Just said that he don´t see how Forch could possibly win and that he would have a punchers chance at most.
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good hand speed by Ward, getting to the punch first and coming forward
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
very smart boxer
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
nice counter left by Ward after Froch got off some
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 2
Ward holding up inside, covering up, and lands as Froch gets out. Double jab from Ward and then a little hook. Ward presses him to the ropes, but doesn’t go after him. Uppercut from Froch, then a jab to the body. Ward with a left hook. Ward jabbing again. Froch is having some difficulty getting off much of note. Ward picking off Froch’s looping lefts. Froch to the body then whacked with a left hook. Ward with another hook.
Ward 10-9
Ward 20-18
Bad Left Hook
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Froch seems slower than I’ve previously seen him. I think it’s the contrast with Ward that’s doing it. (10-9 Ward, 20-18 Ward.)
I agree, hand speed is decidedly in favor of Ward so far
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Solid technical fight so far
Another one that could go either way for me. Very good body work by Froch, Ward landed the cleaner shots to the head, but before the last 30 seconds I thought Froch did the better work. I would see Ward stealing that one though. 10-9 Froch, 19-19
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
10-9 Ward, 20-18
More action this round from both guys, but Ward’s landing more and more tellingly.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:45 PM EST reply actions
Ward’s feet are killing Froch. Moves out of range when Carl tries to come in with the jab, but he’s so sharp getting into his own zone.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Ward 10-9, 20-18. Closer round, Froch started to connect late. On the negative side for him, he’s trying to turn it into a mauling contest inside and Ward is doing a great job neutralizing and countering in close.
One of Wards' best qualities
Is his ability to defend against illegal tactics. It was on serious display when he fought Bika. Its a very underrated skill. Just ask Devon Alexander.
ward looks great so far
hes winning on the outside, the inside, in the pocket
I agree, he needs to get aggressive and land something big to turn the tide
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
already falling behind on points and will continue to do so if he does not get aggressive and land some big shots
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 3
Ward comes in tight, clinches up a bit, and Froch just starts firing both hands to get away. Not a bad idea — keeps Ward from popping him on the way out, which has happened a couple of times.
Ward still jabbing nicely. Body work from Froch, those right hands are thudding in there pretty well. This is picking up a bit. Ward throws a right, doesn’t land clean. Ward with a couple left hooks and another jab. Froch with another right to the body. Carl is just plain being out-boxed. Another right to the body by Froch. They throw in close, Froch gets a couple little shots in. Ward with a jab. Left hook from Ward.
Froch is by no means being overwhelmed, I just think he’s being beaten. That body work is solid, but it’s all he’s got so far.
Ward 10-9
Ward 30-27
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
10-9 Ward, 30-27
Ward’s head movement is fantastic, letting him stay in the pocket and counterpunch.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:49 PM EST reply actions
Froch round. 2-1 ward
Going to keep this simple: Texans = SUPER BOWL CHAMPS
by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 9:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I'm liking this technical fight so far
Another pretty close one for me, but I give the edge to Ward 29-28 Ward
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And for the record
I think the “stats” are way the hell off. They’re missing Froch’s body work.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
30-27
Ward looks to quick for Froch.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
too much speed from Ward, making Froch pay for each punch he throws
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward roughing him up on the ropes even, taking it too him
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 4
Uppercut from Ward. He’s stalking just a bit here and there. Good right inside from Ward. Froch shoots an uppercut, but doesn’t land. Froch is showing a bit more desperation inside now, and that’s a good thing for him. He’s having a lot of trouble with anything but the body.
Froch walks right into a stiff jab and feels it. Right hand from Ward. He’s really dominating in there this round. Right hand Ward. Ward with another hard shot. Froch is really getting run over this round. He looks like he just doesn’t know what to do, and he can’t get off. Ward gets him on the ropes. Froch with a left hook, but he clearly does not like this position. This is Ward’s territory — he killed Allan Green here.
Body shot by Ward. Ward with a left hook, Froch fires back. Froch trying to find distance. Ward has made him terribly uncomfortable this round. Froch popped with another left hook, an uppercut, and another left.
Ward 10-9
Ward 40-36
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Best round of the fight
But also clearest Ward round of the fight. Froch didn’t land much clean at all there. 39-37 Ward.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
pop, pop, pop to end the fourth by Ward, complete control. Froch needs to land something big
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
10-9 Ward, 40-36
Ward just mauled him on the inside.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 9:53 PM EST reply actions
3-1 ward but its becoming a fight that froch can win
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 17, 2011 9:53 PM EST reply actions
yeah, Froch can win a brawl and Ward is trying to get him on the ropes and turn it into that every time he can
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
froch has got no gameplan right now
ward is beating him in every respect
I’m genuinely falling for Ward for the first time here. Froch really isn’t fighting that badly, and is a much better inside boxer than anyone expected, but Ward puts some excellent combinations together, and is the one throwing all the damaging shots. I think a knockout is possible, though not likely. (4-0 Ward.)
Ward is the more-skilled guy who is also dirtier. Truly, he is the second coming of Bernard. Glory be.
and he hasn’t started using his head
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
or hitting low with the ref being blinded.
"Boxing is dirty," said Casamayor. " The day I’m not ready to be a dirty fighter is the day I don’t fight anymore because it will mean that I have no heart for it anymore."
104 to 55 landed punches in favor of Ward so far
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 5
Left hook stings Froch hard about 15 seconds into the round. Right hand, left hook. Ward taking over in a big way. Ward looks perfectly prepared — they really scouted Froch well. Froch throwing, but almost never leading. Froch making a charge, goes 0 for 5 on a sloppy rush. Ward with a hard left hook to the body. Not as big a round for Ward, but definitely in his favor. Jab from Froch. Froch torws a right, but Ward lands two hooks. Staredown at the bell.
Ward 10-9
Ward 50-45
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
long fight still, can Ward keep up pace--Froch will have some opportunities to land some shots and turn the fight around in coming rounds
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Lol, the swedish commentator sucks at math!
He was talking about the purses the fighters will get. He said Ward will get $900,000. Than he multiplied it with 7.3 to get the swedish currancy (SEK) and came up with the result of 65,000,000! Then he said Froch would make 6 or 700,000 USD, multiplied that with 7.3 and ended up with 73,000,000.
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- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
very Mexican-esque lefthook
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Froch's hands are so low and Ward is hitting the mark a lot
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 6
Chopping right from Ward. Ward is simply making Froch look second-rate most of the time here. And that’s not easy — Froch is not second-rate.
Right hand to the body by Froch. Left hooks are just eating Carl alive, though. Jab from Ward, he holds it there, and then he comes down with a right that Froch can’t see. Right hand from Froch. That’s coming on a little bit. HARD right to the body from Froch, and then a good left hook from Ward. And then a big one lands after! Man, Froch is tough.
Another short left hook in close. Froch lets his hands fly. Right hand Froch, BIG left hook Andre Ward! This is getting pretty good.
Ward 10-9
Ward 60-54
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
R5-R6 Ward, 60-54
Holy shit! Froch is getting hurt!
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions
Wards left hook is money tonight.
"Boxing is like dealing with a ho"
-Bernard Hopkins
10-9 Ward, 60-54
Great round, Froch landed some pretty good shots, but is getting hit with everything and the kitchen sink.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions
Froch falling behind, needs to and probably will start head hunting soon
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
cant do it so well backing up though
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward is fighting very well. 6-0 Ward. Fight’s interesting, but it’s one sided
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
I think there’s even a chance he stops Froch now, which I wouldn’t have guessed before.
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by Chris Sarda on Dec 17, 2011 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
He looks great tonight
I dont see how anyone could complain about this not being fan friendly.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
by Dave Strummer on Dec 17, 2011 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
Ward is dominating now
But God bless him, Froch is still trying like crazy. 59-55 Ward, and I just don’t see Froch coming back at this point.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
froch doesnt look good to me
hes gonna get koed
London judge has it a one point lead, lol
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 7
Right hand from Ward. Froch just is not reacting on time here. You can see him looking like he’s about to move, but it’s too late. Right hand again. Froch looks at his corner and GUS JOHNSON HAS A FREAKOUT
Froch is really trying his best and staying in this thing. He’s losing, and badly, but he will not quit. Both guys popping inside. Ward landing the crisper shots int he phone booth, I think.
Ward 10-9
Ward 70-63
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
I don’t think they are…
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by Chris Sarda on Dec 17, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Another wide Ward round
69-64
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Ward is a fucking tough guy. Carl lands one shot, Ward replies with three. He’s a fabulous fighter.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
can Froch land something big? things will continue to go as they have unless he can
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
no way…Bute is much stronger than Froch…
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
I was thinking about that. I think that match will be a little less dominant, but I agree.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
I'm favoring Ward at this point
And I really like Bute. That said, they might just be the two best fighters in the world. Donaire and Mayweather are up there too of course, but in terms of who beats who, I have no doubt that both guys are better than Pacquiao or Martinez at this point.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
froch trying to move forward but not landing much
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
absolutely, 2-1 at least on punches landed and plenty of big shots
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
I’m pretty sure his beard is drawn in at this point, honestly. Or else he has three very good personal barbers.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
R8 10-9 Ward, 89-73 Ward
wtf? Froch sucker punching ward
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions
Ward vs Froch Round 8
Jab from Ward, then he’s out while Froch is considering throwing back. STIFF right hand from Ward. Froch just can’t beat this guy. It’s become a lot less than close at this point. There’s really nothing heavy coming from Froch anymore, and he’s tiring. Right hand and left hook from Ward. Chopping right lands again, and he ends the round to the body. Left hook from Ward, Froch throws a right after the bell — very late, but he seemed genuinely surprised that it was late.
Ward 10-9
Ward 80-72
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Froch literally three seconds after the bell.
Not a particularly good sign.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Assuming the fight continues like it has
IMO he’s no worse than #7 P4P. But does he pass guys like Klitschko, Donaire, Martinez, Marquez, etc? I’m not sure he does.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
10-9 Ward, 80-72
That late punch was the best shot Froch has landed in a couple of rounds.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions
Either way Froch is fatigued..
The guy is exhaustion
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions
80-71 Ward. He’s done the impossible and shut Froch’s broads mouth
All of it. Gimmie, gimmie, gimmie. I want it all.
LMFAO
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
That was dirty as hell.
On the bright side, it was the first time Froch landed accurately all night.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
Ward is a beast on the inside. We knew he was great there, but tonight he’s in another dimension.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Ward taking it to him on the ropes, damn impressive
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
come on,man
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:12 PM EST up reply actions
Ward vs Froch Round 9
Ward physically dominating even more. Froch still fighting, but he’s getting muscled now. Ward bullies as well as anyone in the sport. Anyone. Good right from Froch! He’s landing some good shots this round. He’s getting some range here and there and throwing what he’s got. Ward with a left hand as they trade wild shots. Froch resets, jabs him. Froch knows what this is: He’s coming as hard as he can. Ward goes southpaw.
Froch misses a right hand. Right hand Froch. Ward should stop with the southpaw.
Froch 10-9
Ward 89-82
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
froch coming forward, landing some shots in 9th. May get interesting; ward switched to lefty at the end
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Don't get into a SHOUTING MATCH with Rachel
It won’t end well for you.
hehe
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
You don’t file for divorce as a girlfriend. You leave. With nothing.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
10-9 Froch
But not nearly as dominant as the commentators made it out to be. 88-83 Ward
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Ward coming forward giving Froch some opportunities and then he became aggressor
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
that was actually a pretty decent round for frochy
ill give him 2 rounds so far
froch will have opportunities as ward keeps backing him up
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
left hook to face, ouch. that will stop froch from coming forward lol
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
This fight has been a great example of the sweet science
Not as exciting as some, but one of my favorite fights of the year so far.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I agree. Very nice display of skills by Ward against a very good fighter
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 10
Ward throws the hook, blocked now. Turning into a bit more a grueling fight now. Ward has taken his foot off the gas, but he’s landing shots enough to stay even. Body shot lands from Froch, left hook from Ward gets in but not clean. Left hook from Ward, that one landed clean. Left hand again from Ward.
Ward 10-9
Ward 99-91
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Ward 10-9
98-92. Ward did a few things in that round that were truly spectacular. Very subtle, but showed he’s a fucking fantastic boxer.
Bad Left Hook - The SB Nation boxing blog
"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
He’s got a lot of skills pinned down. Variety of defensive postures, brilliant feet set him up to shift from defending to attacking in a second, ridiculously good on the inside. He’s been tremendous to watch with a willing dance partner, and Froch has just never given up.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
froch needs to let him go, tic, tic, tic...
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
*em go
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Funny thing
This round, Ward is starting to look like Cotto against Margarito
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Froch trying to go all Jermain Taylor on him…
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
froch looks done, not throwing
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Ward vs Froch Round 11
There is nothing that Carl Froch does better than Andre Ward. That has been made clear tonight. Ward is simply dominating this fight from every angle. Ward on his bike a bit, but Froch not letting his hands go even when he can. Ward slipping everything Froch does throw near the end of the round as Froch tries to steal one.
Ward 10-9
Ward 109-100
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
Ward again
Froch needs a knockout here
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
I wonder if that London judge still has it close lol,
let em go froch, got to land a ko
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
as they should
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Yeah, maybe stop with that. It’s not funny.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
well the person had it a one point lead around round 5 and ward was dominating imo
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
There’s a BBC unofficial judge on the SHO broadcast who had it 58-57 through five, which was generous at best. That’s what he’s making fun of.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
10-9 Ward, 109-100
Froch is trying, and taking Ward’s shots. But he’s got nothing to threaten Ward with.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:21 PM EST reply actions
Froch needs a Tebow
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
You mean, he needs Ward’s offense and defense to equally and totally fail him?
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
lol, he throws about as many punches as Tebow throws passes, hail mary time froch
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
wait till be fights Bute….who will take his body away.
"In war, as in prostitution, the amateur is often better than the professional". Napoleon.
by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
If there’s anyone who can find a way to nullify Bute’s body shot it’ll be Ward.
by lightmartyr on Dec 17, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Ward vs Froch Round 12
Froch pops him with a nice combo. Carl is going to throw. There’s a lead right from Ward — Froch has done that ALL NIGHT. Glanced over at his corner and gotten hit for it. A minute to go. Another right from Ward. Ward makes Froch miss, gets on his bike a bit, and he’s looking at the clock and counting it down. left hook from Ward as Froch is throwing. It’s over.
Ward 10-9
Ward 119-109
Bad Left Hook
"To the town of Agua Fria rode a stranger one fine day..."
So, will Froch still claim he got robbed?
"I´ve seen the future of the whole fucking thing and it´s Big Man Clarence Clemons!"
- Bruce Springsteen
The world became a less amazing place on June 18 2011, with the death of Clarence Clemons. R.I.P. Big Man, you will be sorely missed.
Some people don´t like the saxophone, but if you can´t rock to the Jungleland solo, you are dead inside!
He didn’t get robbed, but Ward is a serial mugger.
by belleberyboy on Dec 17, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
No.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
by Oli Goldstein on Dec 17, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
He’ll claim the referee got in his way, he had to sweat down a lot before the fight, and he was distracted by his football team losing.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
nice left hook to end it. Ward dominates! great skill against a great fighter
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
119-109 Ward
Credit to Froch for toughness, but he got completely outclassed.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions
Ward 118-110
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
9-3 ward. Andre looks a litte bit special. heres hoping we get ward -bute and a froch kessler rematch next year
by whypunchrabbits? on Dec 17, 2011 10:27 PM EST reply actions
“First of all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior…”
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Well, no one will not take bets on Ward thanking Jesus. Put it that way.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
The proper bet would be on how many times he says it.
by Joe Landry on Dec 17, 2011 10:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What’s next for these two? I expect Froch to go after Kessler and then maybe go after the WBO belt. Ward Bute surely has to happen now
Kessler is up against Stieglitz first
by El Presidente on Dec 17, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Ward vs Froch Official Scores
115-113
115-113
118-110
Andre Ward by unanimous decision
New Ring Magazine champion, new WBC titlist, still WBA titlist
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Those scores are MUCH closer than they should be, IMO
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Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Two morons had it 115-113. What the crap?
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions
Ward will get robbed some day. His style is not idiot-proof.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Glad the British judge got it right. What on earth were the other two judges watching? How bad can NJ judges be?
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
very very very very very bad.
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by FrankinDallas on Dec 17, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
I think people start trying to give Froch rounds when Ward was winning some rounds really obviously…
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by Chris Sarda on Dec 17, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
First two scores are shockingly close. Even Froch looked surprised – he knows he lost, seems OK with it.
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Froch was raising his had. Did he really think he won?
"You couldn't tell the difference between the porn I watch and a Mike Tyson highlight reel" - Luke Thomas
No, he was waving and acknowledging Ward’s win, I believe. He had his arms folded when the scores were read. He didn’t look like he was saying he won.
But we’ll see.
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
I think Andre Ward Surpassed Joe Calzaghe as a SMW
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions
Its arguable…Joe’s best wins at SM were Kessler, lacy and Eubank. Maybe if Ward beats Bute.
by belleberyboy on Dec 17, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
Calzaghe's best win in SMW was against Jeff Lacy and Kessler
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know about that
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Quality wins over Consecutive defenses against nobodies
by Mohammedini Hussein on Dec 17, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
hand speed kills!
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
“I was surprised by how slow he was,” says Ward.
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good point, froch leaves those hands so low and Ward tatooed him all night
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
He’s good alright but just not pretty to watch
by Petersen Leigh on Dec 17, 2011 10:32 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, but still not pretty. Might be the best inside fighter on the planet at the moment though.
by Petersen Leigh on Dec 17, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
Ward didn't sound incredibly keen about going after Bute, to be honest.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
froch gives props, Ward is too good in a nutshell
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Froch giving Ward credit for having great defense.
by Verklemptomaniac on Dec 17, 2011 10:35 PM EST reply actions
At least Froch is being decent
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
Ward beat him at his own game, up close
good sportsmanship there by both
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
Carl still genuinely believes he can beat Andre Ward, but magnanimous in defeat.
"Occasionally, there is a boxing match that, in its demonstration of skill, courage, intelligence, hope, seems to redeem the sport - almost. Perhaps boxing has always been a sport in crisis, a sport of crisis."
Ward: “No hard feelings, man.” Froch: “None at all. … You won the fight, simple as that.” Ward: “You’re gonna be champion again.”
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Froch will be
He’s certainly at least the third or fourth best SMW in the world, and doesn’t seem to be getting worse. Froch beats the living crap out of Stieglitz though, and he probably beats most of the guys in the latest generation as well. I’d love to see Froch-Rodriguez, and I think it would be an awesome fight, but I also think Froch would beat the tar out of him.
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He’s somewhere in the back half of my top 10.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
if he’s six then that’s about as high as I could put him, I’d probably say bottom half too
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by Chris Sarda on Dec 17, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Nice way to wrap things up
I think Andre is never going to be able to make that heel turn people want to see from him.
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
Class Act
But i have rarely if ever heard a fight, in this case Froch, admit that he was defeated clinically by a better fighter.
Ward ran a clinic on an inferior boxer and totally took away his A, B and C game.
Props to the champ.
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
they have it a draw???
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
no, I’m asking, because that’s the only thing that can be worse than 115-113… or they have Froch winning which would be unbelievable
"He's still a very strong fighter, but I am way better than he is" - Miguel Cotto
The BBC reporter did, yes. One had it wide, the other had it 115-113.
by El Destruyo on Dec 17, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
Ward/Bute is obviously the best fight out there at 168. No doubt. Lots of fights I’d like to see out of both men still. If Ward goes with another defense first (can’t imagine he’ll really fight his friend Dirrell) instead of Bute, I guess I could handle that. I’d just want a decent enough fighter. Might also be interesting to see if the lack of belts for Dawson and the money at 168 present right now gets him to finally drop in weight.
Perhaps it looked closer live, who knows? I can’t think the press is particularly invested in a Carl Froch win.
Boring fight, goodnight y’all
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by battle axe of doom on Dec 17, 2011 10:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
'night but I can't agree ;)
Reporter: What would you say a Greg Studrawa offense is like? Stud:
"Attack and be very physical…fly around…attacking, come after you and come after you and come after you…." Me: I love this answer.
GET TO THE RIM HEAT (and SKY)! ATTACK THE PAINT!
I'd watch any Froch fight
He’s fun. Win or lose.
It’s like watching a refined strong man at the carnival take on all comers. And I mean tha as a compliment
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
Froch Pascal was a beau. My favorite Froch fight.
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
Andre Ward 2011!
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
You picked him in 2008, Caveman
"Silence is golden when you can't think of a good answer"
---- Muhammed Ali
I did! Wait, did the tournament start in 09 or 08? i forgot! The same year Miranda fought ward in april… i forgot…
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
I actually picked ward/froch in finals too when pple were sweating the british powers and the “lousy Americans.”
"According to all the laws of aerodynamics the bumble-bee should not fly, but the bumble-bee does not know this and so flies anyway."
09
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by Scott Christ on Dec 17, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, the result is on the BBC news home page. Pretty rare that boxing makes it onto that elevated platform.
Not really. BBC always mention world-level British fighters’ fights.
by lightmartyr on Dec 17, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions
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