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'Shall we do it as an exhibition?' - Carl Froch Offers Tony Bellew An Exhibition Match
Renowned British boxers and former world champions, Carl Froch and Tony Bellew, recently discussed the hypothetical scenario of a face-off in the boxing ring. Both fighters boasted remarkable determination, skill, and heart, which led them to capture world titles in their respective weight classes. They frequently headlined high-profile all-British clashes on Sky Box Office, with Froch notably defeating George Groves twice, and Bellew triumphing over David Haye on two separate occasions. While they sparred during their careers, a significant difference in weight always prevented a genuine showdown. However, the topic came up in a recent interview, with Froch posing a question from a viewer:
“A prime Carl Froch against a prime Tony Bellew at a catchweight, who wins?”Bellew initially demurred, responding with humility, 'Oh mate, let's just say you'd come out on top.' Froch disagreed and tried to engage Bellew in a discussion about their private sparring sessions.
“I’m not so sure about that, you can’t just give in that easy. Look at the spars.”Bellew chided Froch for bringing up their sparring history, remarking:
“Yeah but they were behind closed doors. What happens in the gym stays in the gym until you, you silly b**tard, you put it in your book. I don’t believe in telling gym stories. And I don’t believe in talking about shoulda, woulda, coulda.”Froch elaborated on the incident and admitted to being knocked down.
“Yeh but I was being honest. You walked me onto a nice right hand. But did I or did I not get straight back up and carry on the spar?”The debate continued as the two argued about the specific punch. Bellew claimed that it had a more significant impact than Froch believed, asserting,:
"In reality, it was a left hook, you silly guy."Both fighters agreed that it would have been an incredibly exciting fight, and Froch proposed one final time if they should make it happen.
“Yeh, it would be a barnstormer. Shall we do it as an exhibition?”Bellew ultimately expressed his willingness, provided the financial terms were right. As far as fantasy fights go, this matchup would undoubtedly be a captivating spectacle.
