Best fights of Carl Froch
Over 12 years as a professional, Carl Froch has compiled a 33-2 (24) record, including 22 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carl Froch KOs Lucian Bute
On May 26, 2012 Carl Froch fought Lucian Bute for the IBF super middleweight title. Froch was 34 years old with a record of 28-2, and Bute was 32 with a record of 30-0. Froch was coming off a loss, while Bute was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Froch stopped Lucian Bute via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Carl Froch defeats Arthur Abraham
On November 27, 2010 Carl Froch fought Arthur Abraham for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Froch was 33 years old with a record of 26-1, and Abraham was 30 with a record of 31-1. Both Froch and Abraham were coming off a loss. Froch won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Carl Froch defeats Mikkel Kessler in their 2nd fight
On May 25, 2013 Carl Froch, the IBF super middleweight champion, met Mikkel Kessler, the WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Froch was 35 years old with a record of 30-2, and Kessler was 34 with a record of 46-2. Froch was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kessler was on a 4-fight winning streak. Froch won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super middleweight champion.
4. Carl Froch KOs Brian Magee
On May 26, 2006 Carl Froch defended his British and Commonwealth super middleweight titles against Brian Magee. Froch was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and Magee was 30 with a record of 25-2. Froch was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Magee was on a 2-fight winning streak. Froch stopped Brian Magee via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
5. Carl Froch KOs Jermain Taylor
On April 25, 2009 Carl Froch defended his WBC super middleweight title against Jermain Taylor. Froch was 31 years old with a record of 24-0, and Taylor was 30 with a record of 28-2-1. Froch was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Taylor was coming off a win. Froch stopped Jermain Taylor via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
6. Carl Froch KOs George Groves
On November 23, 2013 Carl Froch defended his WBA (Unified) and IBF super middleweight titles against George Groves. Froch was 36 years old with a record of 31-2, and Groves was 25 with a record of 19-0. Froch was on a 3-fight winning streak and Groves was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Froch stopped George Groves via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
7. Carl Froch defeats Jean Pascal
On December 6, 2008 Carl Froch fought Jean Pascal for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Froch was 31 years old with a record of 23-0, and Pascal was 26 with a record of 21-0. Froch was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Pascal was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Froch won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Carl Froch defeats Andre Dirrell
On October 17, 2009 Carl Froch defended his WBC super middleweight title against Andre Dirrell. Froch was 32 years old with a record of 25-0, and Dirrell was 26 with a record of 18-0. Froch was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Dirrell was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Froch won via split decision. Defended the title.
9. Carl Froch KOs George Groves in their 2nd fight
On May 31, 2014 Carl Froch defended his WBA (Unified) and IBF super middleweight titles against George Groves. It was their second meeting. Froch was 36 years old with a record of 32-2, and Groves was 26 with a record of 19-1. Froch was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Groves was coming off a loss. Froch stopped George Groves via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
10. Carl Froch defeats Glen Johnson
On June 4, 2011 Carl Froch defended his WBC super middleweight title against Glen Johnson. Froch was 33 years old with a record of 27-1, and Johnson was 42 with a record of 51-14-2. Both Froch and Johnson were coming off a win. Froch won via majority decision. Defended the title.