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**** Leading into their rematch at the O2 Arena in London, England, Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler appeared to be fighters on different trajectories. Since their first fight in 2010—which ended in a close unanimous decision for Kessler—Froch has continued to face the best opposition available. A loss to eventual Super Six Tournament winner Andre [...]That Insolent Sneer: Carl Froch W12 Mikkel Kessler - The Cruelest Sport - The Cruelest Sport - A Professional Boxing blog

Carl Froch unified the IBF and WBA super middleweight titles as he defeated Danish five-time champion Mikkel Kessler in a brutal duel. In a thrilling contest at London’s O2 Arena, Froch’s greater punch output and willingness to walk through walls, proved crucial as he gained revenge for his Danish foe’s victory in Herning three years [...]

By Bruce Paizen at ringside Photo by Guhdar Ali Having met twice before in the amateurs, the bout between Michael “Flash” Walchuk and Albert “The Punisher” Onolunose for the Canadian Middleweight title was one of mutual respect. In this crossroads … Continue reading →

Promoter Eddie Hearn says Andre Ward has "no option" but to come to the UK to fight Carl Froch.

Lennox Lewis says Carl Froch will have to make a dramatic improvement if he fights American Andre Ward again.

Former WBC heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev (38-7, 28 KOs) won a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over journeyman Jason Gavern (21-15-4, 10 KOs) on Sunday at the Sports Complex Mordovia in Saransk, Russia. Scores were 97-94, 96-93 and 98-90. … Continue reading →

The CNN Freedom Project documentary, “The Fighters,” which recently debuted on CNN International, is now available online, in its entirety. Two years in the making, CNN had exclusive access to Fighter of the Decade and recently reelected Congressman Manny Pacquiao … Continue reading →

Carl Froch is against returning to America to avenge his defeat to Andre Ward, should the pair agree to a re-match.

WBA & WBC Super-Middleweight Champion Andre Ward has told Carl Froch and his manager Eddie Hearn to pick up the phone if he really wants a rematch.

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