Carl Froch was a warrior in the ring. It won him four world titles and made him one of the most popular British boxers in recent history. In this podcast he brings his unique insight into the mind of a fighter - the violence, the pain and the glory - to the current issues in the boxing world, as well as exclusive interviews with the biggest names. ALSO available on YouTube - Froch On Fighting.
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Carl remembers sparring a young Callum Smith and being impressed with his power. Also, a preview of Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz, and an early look ahead to Ruiz v Joshua 2
How would Carl go about fighting Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, seen by many as the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now? Also, after Youtubers KSI and Logan Paul made millions in a pay-per-view fight, is it a good thing for boxing?
Froch and Fletch look ahead to the big lightweight unification fight between Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis this weekend, as well as the domestic heavyweight clash between Dereck Chisora and David Price at the O2 Arena.
Carl explains how long it took him to develop into a pay-per-view attraction, and the risks he had to take along the way to build his reputation - winning the world title against Jean Pascal then going straight into a fight with highly-regarded American Jermain Taylor. Also, a tribute to Patrick Day, who passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a fight last weekend.
After trainer Rob McCracken was criticised following Anthony Joshua's defeat to Andy Ruiz, Carl explains what a fighter has to be willing to put themselves through to win a fight. He then breaks down the rematch in Saudi Arabia, and why Joshua might find it difficult to dominate Ruiz.
With Nigel Benn announcing his return to the ring at 55, what would it take for Carl to consider a comeback? Also, he explains why George Groves wound him up so much, and what their relationship is like now.