Carl Froch

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Carl Froch
"The Cobra"

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Carl Froch, a boxing legend, has an impressive professional record with 33 wins, 2 losses, and no draws or no-contests. Out of his 33 wins, 24 of them were achieved through knockout, which is a testament to his hard-hitting style inside the ring.

Froch's career spanned over 12 years, from 2002 to 2014, and he fought a total of 35 times against some of the best boxers in the world. He made his professional debut at the age of 24 and won his first 25 fights consecutively, with 19 of them ending in knockouts. That is an impressive feat for any boxer, let alone a novice.

Eventually, Froch found himself fighting for his first world title fight against Jean Pascal for the super-middleweight WBC (vacant) title. He won the fight via a 12 round unanimous decision, thus becoming the super-middleweight champion of the world at the age of 31. Froch went on to win one-time unified super-middleweight world champion and won four world titles at super-middleweight.

Despite being a knockout specialist, Froch only suffered his two losses in professional boxing, and none of them was a knockout. His first defeat came at the hands of Mikkel Kessler via a 12 round unanimous decision on April 24, 2010. His second loss was to Andre Ward, who defeated him at the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, United States, on December 17, 2011. Losing has never defined Carl Froch.

Froch was always a boxer who stepped up to the challenge, one who was willing to face the best in the world. He fought against some of the toughest and most skilled boxers in the world, including Lucian Bute, Mikkel Kessler, Arthur Abraham, George Groves, Yusaf Mack, Jermain Taylor, and Brian Magee. His best performances make up the highlights of his career.

Some of his notable achievements include his win against Lucian Bute for the IBF super-middleweight title in 2012. He won that fight via a 5th round TKO, illustrating his punching power and his ability to maintain aggression throughout the fight. Froch was ultra-aggressive in his style, always looking for gaps in his opponent’s defenses to land his devastating punches.

Froch's fight against Mikkel Kessler in 2013 was another defining moment for him. Froch won the fight via a 12 round unanimous decision, becoming the unified super-middleweight world champion by holding the IBF and WBA (Unified) belts at once. The fight was considered a career-defining moment for him, showing his mastery in the super-middleweight division.

Overall Froch's boxing career, he fought a total of 35 times, winning 33 of them, losing two battles, with no draws or no-contests. He won a total of four world titles at super-middleweight and defended his championships seven times. He retired with a record of 33-2, which included four title wins and 24 knockout wins. Carl Froch earned the distinction of being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2023, a testament to his great achievements inside the ring.

After retiring from boxing, Froch has transitioned into a successful career as a boxing commentator. He is known for his insightful and accurate analysis of boxing matches and is widely considered one of the best in the business.

In conclusion, Carl Froch's boxing career is a testament to his unrelenting power, his skills, and his agility inside the ring. His success has set a benchmark for other boxers and his legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations of boxers to come.

Carl Froch Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
35 May 31, 2014 36 George Groves Win KO8
34 Nov 23, 2013 36 George Groves Win TKO9
33 May 25, 2013 35 Mikkel Kessler Win UD
32 Nov 17, 2012 35 Yusaf Mack Win KO3
31 May 26, 2012 34 Lucian Bute Win TKO5
30 Dec 17, 2011 34 Andre Ward Loss UD
29 Jun 4, 2011 33 Glen Johnson Win MD
28 Nov 27, 2010 33 Arthur Abraham Win UD
27 Apr 24, 2010 32 Mikkel Kessler Loss UD
26 Oct 17, 2009 32 Andre Dirrell Win SD
25 Apr 25, 2009 31 Jermain Taylor Win TKO12
24 Dec 6, 2008 31 Jean Pascal Win UD
23 May 10, 2008 30 Albert Rybacki Win TKO4
22 Nov 9, 2007 30 Robin Reid Win RTD5
21 Mar 23, 2007 29 Sergey Tatevosyan Win TKO2
20 Nov 24, 2006 29 Tony Dodson Win KO3
19 May 26, 2006 28 Brian Magee Win KO11
18 Feb 17, 2006 28 Dale Westerman Win TKO9
17 Dec 2, 2005 28 Ruben Groenewald Win TKO5
16 Jul 9, 2005 28 Matthew Barney Win PTS
15 Apr 21, 2005 27 Henry Porras Win TKO8
14 Sep 24, 2004 27 Damon Hague Win TKO1
13 Jun 2, 2004 26 Mark Woolnaugh Win TKO11
12 Mar 12, 2004 26 Charles Adamu Win PTS
11 Jan 30, 2004 26 Dmitry Adamovich Win TKO2
10 Nov 28, 2003 26 Alan Page Win TKO7
9 Oct 4, 2003 26 Vage Kocharyan Win PTS
8 Apr 16, 2003 25 Michael Monaghan Win TKO3
7 Mar 5, 2003 25 Varuzhan Davtyan Win TKO5
6 Jan 28, 2003 25 Valery Odin Win TKO6
5 Dec 21, 2002 25 Mike Duffield Win TKO1
4 Oct 25, 2002 25 Paul Bonson Win PTS
3 Aug 23, 2002 25 Darren Covell Win TKO1
2 May 10, 2002 24 Ojay Abrahams Win KO1
1 Mar 16, 2002 24 Michael Pinnock Win TKO4