Photo by Ed Mulholland
Carl Froch
vs.
George Groves
Lou Catalano, Staff Writer
Carl Froch was losing badly the first time around before that hideous stoppage. He did catch George Groves and hurt him, but Groves was totally dominant before that. I think this time Groves finishes the job. Groves by stoppage.
Prediction: Groves
Dominique Silva, Contributing Writer
Carl Froch is coming with fire and rage in this big fight rematch. I predict that George Groves will be no match and Froch will end this fight by seventh-round TKO.
Prediction: Froch
Rob Anthony, Contributing Writer
80,000 screaming Englishmen will gather to see two of their best prizefighters get reacquainted in the ring after their blockbuster battle last fall. Carl Froch was being dominated most of their first fight until he got off a big flurry and the referee stepped in to end it controversially. Maybe Froch figured something out, maybe he just got a second wind. I expect this fight to be violent, competitive and close. I’m picking George Groves to win chapter two of the epic rivalry in a close fight with a split decision victory.
Prediction: Groves
Gabe Polanco, Contributing Writer
On Saturday night, Carl Froch attempts to silence the doubters in a rematch against George Groves. In the first match, Groves almost scored an upset that would have shocked the world, hurting Froch a few times in their first fight. Both fighters are coming in shouting to anyone that will listen that they will win and they made no adjustment to a lot of adjustments to win the bout. Honestly, I just don’t see Groves winning this fight. I feel he will prove again to be a very good Tommy Hearns to Froch’s Marvin Hagler. Froch is notoriously a slow starter and Groves usually starts off blisteringly fast. But, in this fight I see a change in the script as Froch comes out hard, but smart and Groves comes out a bit more wild with a HUUUUUGGEEEE chip on his shoulder. That chip will be the downfall of Groves as I have Froch winning by KO sometime in this fight.
Prediction: Froch
Juan Carlos Burgos, Contributing Writer
I’ll be honest, in the first bout between these two I did not give George Groves much of a shot to beat Carl Froch. Obviously I was wrong. I was suprised with the ease Groves connected and the impact he had before Froch stunned him and got, in many eyes, a quick stoppage. This time around Froch will need to be much more aware and box more effectively. Above all, Froch cannot take Groves lightly. This is not to discredit Groves, who elevated his status as a fighter last time. I see Froch being able to pick his spots better and box more cautiously. Groves will have to use his speed to inflict the same kind of damage he did in the first fight. If Froch has slowed down at all, we will find out quickly. This time I’m picking Groves to get the job done with his combination of youth, speed and power.
Prediction: Groves
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
In my humble opinion, Carl Froch got a major assist from the referee in his first bout with George Groves. In that first bout, Froch looked like he’s on the decline, if only a little bit. The disdain between these guys runs deep and it’s certainly making for a fun build up. I think as long as Groves can pace himself and apply smart pressure, he should be able to stop Froch. Froch will always have a chance as long as he’s on his feet and if Groves gets too over anxious and is caught with solid punches, it could spell trouble for the younger man.
Prediction: Groves
