Carl Froch, the former multi-time world champion boxer, has named Glen Johnson as the hardest puncher he faced in his career. Froch shared this revelation in a recent interview with Casino Beats, shedding light on his experiences in the ring.
Froch's career was marked by an impressive record of 33 wins, including 24 knockouts, and only 2 losses. He never got knocked out in his 35-fight career, which speaks volumes about his legendary chin.
The Nottingham-born fighter's career was filled with memorable moments. He pulled off a last-second victory against Jermain Taylor, landing a barrage of punches with just 14 seconds left in the final round. His fights against George Groves also stand out, particularly the rematch at Wembley Stadium in May 2024. In front of 80,000 fans, Froch delivered a clean one-punch knockout, which turned out to be the last of his career.
Despite facing other notable champions like Mikkel Kessler, Lucien Bute, Jean Pascal, and Andre Ward, Froch singled out Glen Johnson as the hardest hitter he encountered. The two fighters clashed in 2011 for the WBC super middleweight title, with Froch winning by decision.
Froch vividly recalled a moment from their fight, saying:
"He hit me with a right hand in round seven or eight. He f***ing backed me up to the ropes, came with the right hand and crunched me on the chin. If that wasn't enough, he lined up another one."
The impact of Johnson's punches left a lasting impression on Froch. He continued:
"My jaw was all f***ed up for about three weeks. It didn't break my jaw but it did something. I couldn't bite down for those weeks. I got it scanned but it was fine–just bruised or whatever."
Johnson, who fought from 1993 to 2015, had a career record of 54 wins from 77 fights. He held championships at light-heavyweight and challenged for titles at middle and super-middleweight. One of his most notable victories came in 2004 when he stopped Roy Jones Jr.
Froch mentioned that the fight took place at the Broadwalk Empire in America under challenging conditions. The environment was humid and hot, and Froch felt flat, having had to regain weight after being in a lower division the day before the weigh-in.
This isn't the first time Froch has praised Johnson's punching power. His consistent acknowledgment of Johnson's strength adds weight to his recent statement, cementing Johnson's place as one of the hardest hitters in recent boxing history.
