Carl Froch has stated that he believes his rematch with George Groves has lit up the induction paper for the resurgence of British boxing over the past decade.
With Anthony Joshua’s comeback fight against Jermaine Franklin announced recently, many online have praised Joshua’s previous career and suggested he is responsible for the sport’s solid place in the UK. Great Britain.
However, Froch is not afraid to express his disagreement, when speaking to Boxing Social he said:
“Everything has to start somewhere. I truly believe that my match against George Groves, the rematch at Wembley Stadium in front of 80,000 fans, was the catalyst that put British boxing back on the map.”
“After that, ‘AJ did a great job. He played against Klitschko at the same stadium and it was a great match! It’s not a contest.”
“But let’s be honest, the inclusion of Eddie Hearn and Sky Sports in British boxing and my fight with George is the catalyst for where we are now.”
“Boxing wouldn’t be where it is today, without Cobra – make no mistake about it!”
Froch’s famous rematch with Groves set the record for the most attendance at a boxing event in the UK, but that record is currently held by Tyson Fury’s fight with Dillian Whyte at Wembley last April.
For Joshua, he’ll be looking to get some of his original magic back when he’s back in the ring with Franklinin the match that was considered a win-lose battle for the former world champion united.
The American player rated himself very well against Whyte last November, so ‘AJ’ should be well aware that he has to be locked at 02 Arena if he has ambitions to become a champion. Three-time heavyweight champion of the world.
