Dougie’s Monday mailbag
Read on for fan feedback on Carl Froch’s stirring rematch victory over Mikkel Kessler, along with thoughts and questions on what’s next for both super middleweights, other subjects (and, of course, mythical matchups), in this week’s Monday mailbag. Enjoy!
read moreWard: A rematch with Froch ‘makes sense’
Andre Ward on a rematch with Carl Froch in England: “Froch’s promoter needs to show how bad he wants it.”
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag
Fans on both sides of The Pond are excited about Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II and many have submitted their questions and opinions about tomorrow’s big rematch in London to Dougie’s Friday mailbag (along with emails about what’s next for Lucas Matthysse). Enjoy!
read moreWill Froch get revenge versus Kessler? The experts weigh-in
IBF super middleweight beltholder and THE RING’s No. 1-rated 168 pounder Carl Froch has the home advantage on Saturday against THE RING’s No. 2-rated super middleweight Mikkel Kessler, who win their first clash by unanimous decision.
read moreLem’s latest: Cotto update; Dawson-Stevenson undercard announced
Miguel Cotto could be closing in on a date for his ring return this year, and the list of possible opponents includes a lot of heavy hitters.
read moreLem’s latest: Mares says Russell ‘hasn’t fought anybody’
Unbeaten three-division titlewinner Abner Mares on a potential matchup with prospect Gary Russell Jr.: “Whenever this fight with Gary Russell were to happen, we’ll find out then if I’m tailor-made for him.”
read moreQ&A: Carl Froch
Carl Froch is unsure how electric the O2 Arena in London will feel on Saturday when his anticipated super middleweight title showdown against Mikkel Kessler begins to sizzle, but he knows they will give 18,000 sell-out crowd something to cheer about.
read moreArum: Chavez-Vera likely; Ward next?
Bob Arum said Julio Cesar Chavez could fight Brian Vera next, and eventually, Andre Ward.
read moreLem’s latest: Ward to call Kessler-Froch II
Andre Ward, who has faced and defeated both Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch, wiill be a ringside commentator for Saturday’s rematch between the super middleweight rivals.
read moreLampley mulls Kessler-Froch II
Going into the anticipated HBO-televised Mikkel Kessler-Carl Froch rematch this Saturday, HBO commentator Jim Lampley considers Froch the better fighter and Kessler the better boxer.
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