Frank Warren, Joe Calzaghe's former promoter, has thrown his weight behind the Welsh fighter in a hypothetical matchup against Carl Froch. Warren's confidence in Calzaghe's victory stems from his extensive experience in the boxing world and his intimate knowledge of both fighters' careers.
The long-standing rivalry between Froch and Calzaghe has been a topic of discussion in British boxing circles for years. Both fighters are celebrated figures in their generation, with careers that overlapped but never intersected in the ring.
Calzaghe, known for his undefeated career, racked up multiple world titles in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His impressive resume includes victories over boxing legends Bernard Hopkins, Roy Jones Jr, and Jeff Lacy. The International Boxing Hall of Fame recognized his achievements with an induction in 2014.
On the other hand, Froch, nicknamed "The Cobra," carved out his own impressive path in the sport. He held the WBA, WBC, and IBF world titles and notched up notable wins against fighters like Mikkel Kessler, Jermain Taylor, Jean Pascal, and Lucian Bute. Froch's career also featured two high-profile fights against George Groves, with the second bout ending in a knockout victory at Wembley Stadium.
Warren, speaking on BoxNation, left no room for doubt about his prediction:
"It's a no brainer [Joe wins]. No brainer. I would have my house on that."
The promoter's unwavering confidence comes from his firsthand experience working with Calzaghe and his deep understanding of both fighters' strengths and weaknesses.
While this dream matchup remains in the realm of speculation, it hasn't stopped fighters from engaging in their own hypothetical scenarios. Recently, Calzaghe weighed in on a potential fight between himself and former two-division world champion Andre Ward, suggesting it would have ended in a draw.
As Froch continues his role as a popular boxing pundit and Calzaghe enjoys his retirement, fans can only imagine what might have been if these two British boxing greats had met in their prime. Warren's strong endorsement of Calzaghe adds another layer to this enduring debate, keeping the conversation alive among boxing enthusiasts.
