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Bute vs Froch: Matchroom Hoping to Bring Fight to Nottingham on May 5
With Carl Froch somewhat surprisingly named the IBF's super middleweight mandatory challenger last night, Froch's promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing is hoping to bring titlist Lucian Bute to Nottingham for a May 5 date, with a return bout set for later this year in Canada. From the Daily...
Bute vs Froch Again Possible: Froch Named IBF Mandatory Challenger
In a bit of a surprise twist, the IBF has named Carl Froch its mandatory challenger to the 168-pound title held by Lucian Bute, which means that once again, talks for a Bute vs Froch showdown in April will likely resume. Bute (30-0, 24 KO) is currently targeting an April 14 date, which had been...
Carl Froch's Next Fight: Librado Andrade and Noe Gonzalez Targeted For May 5 Date
Floyd Mayweather Jr won't be boxing's only star returning to the ring on May 5, as super middleweight Carl Froch is also tentatively set to return on that date, with a fight at home in Nottingham against either Librado Andrade or Noe Gonzalez. "I don't want a 'gimme' at this stage of my career...
Carl Froch Rejects Fight With Nathan Cleverly
Just a few weeks ago Nathan Cleverly branded Carl Froch as arrogant, after turning down the chance to fight the Welshman. Now, after a period of rumours and speculation and talk, Froch has confirmed what most of us thought...there will be no fight with Cleverly, with Froch's focus still firmly on...
Bute vs Froch Won't Happen in April, Froch Looking For Homecoming Bout Instead
Despite the claims by both sides that they wanted to make an April 14 fight, and that they'd do it with or without backing in the U.S. from Showtime, a Lucian Bute vs Carl Froch fight appears to be off the table for now. Froch will instead focus on returning home, as he told Sky Sports (via Phil D....
Bute vs Froch: Andre Dirrell Happy to Step In If Fight Doesn't Happen
If for some reason an April 14 fight between Lucian Bute and Carl Froch doesn't happen, promoter Gary Shaw says that Andre Dirrell is ready to step in and fight Bute, which has been Showtime's preference. From Keith Idec: "We’d love for him to fight Andre," Shaw said. "I believe Andre is...
Bute vs Froch: Fight Likely in April Despite Showtime's Objections
InterBox promoter Jean Bedard, who handles the career of IBF super middleweight titlist Lucian Bute, said today on a conference call that he and Bute will pursue a fight with Carl Froch for April 14 -- whether American TV network Showtime is on board with the idea or not. Saying that Showtime...
Lucian Bute to Announce Opponent Tomorrow
Lucian Bute has run into some hurdles in trying to get his next fight. Currently is under contract for one fight with Showtime, and Showtime wants him to face Andre Ward, the winner of Super Six tournament. However, Andre Ward is healing from a broken hand sustained in the final and is looking to...
Lucian Bute's Next Fight on April 14, No Opponent Named
IBF super middleweight titlist Lucian Bute will return to the ring on April 14, with or without Carl Froch. The two have been negotiating a potential home-and-home pair of fights, but that appears to be off the table for now, with Froch's promoter Eddie Hearn recently saying they'd be happy to let...
Cleverly Accuses Froch of Being Arrogant
Carl Froch has been branded as arrogant by Nathan Cleverly after apparently turning down a fight with WBO light-heavyweight champion. Cleverly admitted defeat in his quest to face Froch in the summer at Cardiff City stadium, and will now fight Tommy Karpency in front of his beloved Welsh fans at...
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