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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...
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....
Andre Dirrell Leaves Gary Shaw and Al Haymon, Will Lead His Own Career
Andre Dirrell has split from both promoter Gary Shaw and manager/adviser Al Haymon, reports Lem Satterfield, and will be fighting under his own promotional banner headed by his uncle and trainer, Leon Lawson Jr. "This is big to be on your own and to be able to make your own decisions and to know...
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...
Andre Ward Talks Next Fight, Believes Donaire Too Good For Rigondeaux
World super middleweight champion Andre Ward spoke with Chris Robinson of the Examiner, and gave his thoughts on a potential matchup between Nonito Donaire and Guillermo Rigondeaux, as well as what's next for his own career. On Donaire vs Rigondeaux: "Nonito is clearly a friend of mine but...
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...
Bute vs Froch: Showtime Reportedly Doesn't Want April Date, Hearn Still Pressing For Fight
There are some reports that Showtime has turned down a fight between Lucian Bute and Carl Froch, but that may be blowing things out of proportion just a bit. The fight may not happen next for either man, but Hearn does intend to make the fight happen this year. Here's what Hearn said, taken from...
Froch vs Kessler Rematch Considered If Bute Talks Fall Through
If the terms aren't right for a home-and-home pair of fights against Lucian Bute, Carl Froch has other options, says promoter Eddie Hearn. A big one, reports Terence Dooley, would be a WBO eliminator fight in April or May in Nottingham, potentially setting up a rematch with Mikkel Kessler should...
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