Froch On Fighting

Looking for a new boxing podcast? George Groves has a new one and you should listen to it, mainly because Carl is on it too. This is part one of their special episode, and if you want the second half, go and find The George Groves Boxing Club in your podcast app now.

George talks to Carl about his final fight, which just happened to be when Carl knocked George out in front of 80,000 people at Wembley. It’s a fascinating chat about how you know when to retire, the build-up, the training camps and the psychological demons you can face.

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Fletch and Carl pay tribute to Marvin Hagler, the former undisputed world middleweight champion who died at the weekend. Fletch recalls the time he met the great man in Nottingham and Carl tells us what made him so good. The boys also look ahead to Dillian Whyte's rematch against Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar later this month.

Carl Froch and George Groves had one of the fiercest rivalries in sport and now, almost seven years on since that historic night at Wembley, the lads leave their differences at the door for an honest and frank chat on the pod. With Fletch barely getting a word in, the pair reminisce about their hatred of each other, clear up a few misunderstandings and get the wheels in motion for Froch Groves III.

Ahead of the big fight on Saturday night, Fletch and Carl break down where the contest will be won and lost. They discuss the threat that Pulev brings and why AJ needs a convincing win.

Fletch and Carl share their concerns and excitement over Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr's exhibition fight in the early hours of Sunday morning. The boys also breakdown the showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce for the British, Commonwealth and vacant European heavyweight titles.

Carl breaks down what went wrong for Derek Chisora in his heavyweight bout against Oleksandr Usyk. Despite the win, the guys question whether Usyk has what it takes to succeed in the heavyweight division and reflect on Deontay Wilder's recent claims.

David Haye joins the guys this week ahead of Derek Chisora's heavyweight bout against Oleksandr Usyk in London. Now managing Chisora, Haye tells Carl and Fletch why his man will do the business on Saturday night.

Dillian Whyte joins Carl and Fletch from his training camp in Portugal. They chat about the defeat to Alexander Povetkin, and why the rematch will be different. Dillian also takes us back to his childhood and why he was only ever going to become a fighter.

Carl tells Fletch about an exchanges of messages he had with Tyson Fury regarding the prospect of Fury and Joshua meeting in the ring. Fury’s response is gold!! The boys also look back at Dillian Whyte’s defeat to Alexander Povetkin and Carl shares his thoughts on what Whyte needs to do to bounce back.

Carl and Fletch react to the news that Frank Warren has put forward a proposal to Eddie Hearn to pit their two stables of fighters against each other, and what it could mean for the future of the sport in the UK. The boys can’t help but be excited over Mike Tyson’s bout against Roy Jones Jr next month and also discuss what a pity it was that Ted Cheeseman’s points victory over Sam Eggington wasn’t in front of the fans at the weekend.

Sky Sports' head of boxing Adam Smith joins Carl Froch and Darren Fletcher to discuss the return of boxing behind closed doors, including Dillian Whyte v Alexander Povetkin and Katie Taylor v Delphine Persoon, the future of pay-per-view boxing and whether Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury could be made with the co-operation of the two main UK broadcasters.

Carl and Fletch react to the growing beef between Dillian Whyte and Tyson Fury, debate the middleweight and supermiddleweight picture as Billy Joe Saunders apparently ruled himself out of fighting Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, and ask what should be next after Jarrell Miller failed another drugs test.

With Dillian Whyte still in line for his mandatory shot at Tyson Fury's WBC world heavyweight title, Carl and Fletch attempt to unpick the messy heavyweight landscape and assess how it might affect a potential fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua.

After the news yesterday that there had been an 'agreement' for a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, Carl and Darren analyse what we've actually learned and when we might actually see the fight happening. Then, former world super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler joins the podcast to discuss the two classic fights between the Viking Warrior and the Cobra.

In part two of the Eddie Hearn interview, Carl remembers why he signed with the unproven young promoter, when things nearly went pear-shaped in the excitement during the Lucian Bute fight, and how the Groves fight came about.

Eddie Hearn joins the podcast to talk about his plan for restarting boxing, what it could mean for the biggest stars in the sport including Anthony Joshua, and his long fight day phone calls with the Cobra!

With boxing’s potential return in July, Carl explains why he’s not a fan of fights taking place in empty venues and suggests the sport should consider waiting until it’s 100% safe to do so. And with Mike Tyson threatening to come out of retirement aged 53, Carl tells us why it’s a bad idea.

Carl's trainer Rob McCracken joins the podcast to explain how he built Carl from a nervous amateur into a world champion, the times in their career together when it didn't go right and his work now with heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Carl sets the record straight regarding Anthony Joshua after a dodgy pound-for-pound list was released, and explains how nerves and fear can work for or against a fighter in their boxing career.

Carl remembers his time working the doors in his family's pub as a teenager, reveals how close he was to fighting Julio Cesar Chavez jr in Las Vegas to end his career, and says which super middleweights from history he'd love to fight - including Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Nigel Benn.

Carl replies to Joe Calzaghe after last week's lively episode, and then lifts the lid on how fighters get paid, from their first fights as a pro up to headlining pay-per-view bills.

From final bell to returning home, Carl explains what a boxer has to go through both practically and emotionally in the aftermath of a big fight. He talks about having to juggle doctors, drug testers and media with wanting to spend time with friends and family. And what chance of seeing the fight that never was? Carl has a message for Joe Calzaghe!

Flicking through his old diaries again, Carl recounts his pre-fight routine from weigh-in to first bell. Referencing many of his world title fights, he talks about the psychological importance of the weigh-in, how he stayed focussed in those hours before the fight, what he did to deal with the nerves and why nailing the ring walk right was so important.

Carl breaks down his training routines throughout his career, using the notebooks in which he recorded every run, press up and sparring session. He breaks down some brutal sparring sessions with Tony Bellew, and how he knew he was in the best shape of his life leading up to the second Groves fight.

Carl and Darren reflect on the heavyweight landscape after Tyson Fury's dominant victory over Deontay Wilder, where it leaves Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, and Carl reveals how close he was to taking a fight with Gennady Golovkin.

Ahead of the huge night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Carl breaks down how he sees the fight unfolding. He dissects the contrasting styles of both boxers and assesses where the bout is likely to be won and lost.

After Kell Brook made a winning return to the ring last week, what are his options as his career approaches the final chapter? Also, Terri Harper's win, suspicious circumstances surrounding Dave Allen v Dorian Darch, and an early look at Daniel Dubois v Joe Joyce.

What happens when you win a world title? Carl shows off his belts and other mementos from his biggest fights, plus would he beat former SAS soldier Ant Middleton in a fight?!

Are there still questions hanging over Anthony Joshua ahead of his next fight? Carl and Fletch debate what they need to see from AJ against Kubrat Pulev later in the year, take an early look at the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury, and Carl tells a few stories from his time in Saudi Arabia.

With Anthony Joshua about to rematch Andy Ruiz jr for three of the world heavyweight titles, has the Mexican got the style and skill to beat AJ again? Carl and Steve debate the outcome of the biggest fight of the year.

After seeing Deontay Wilder put Luis Ortiz with a huge single shot last weekend, Carl explains the feeling of landing that one massive punch to end a fight - guess which one he's talking about? Also, reaction to John Ryder's controversial loss on points to Callum Smith.

Carl remembers sparring a young Callum Smith and being impressed with his power. Also, a preview of Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz, and an early look ahead to Ruiz v Joshua 2

How would Carl go about fighting Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, seen by many as the number one pound-for-pound boxer in the world right now? Also, after Youtubers KSI and Logan Paul made millions in a pay-per-view fight, is it a good thing for boxing?

Froch and Fletch look ahead to the big lightweight unification fight between Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis this weekend, as well as the domestic heavyweight clash between Dereck Chisora and David Price at the O2 Arena.

Carl explains how long it took him to develop into a pay-per-view attraction, and the risks he had to take along the way to build his reputation - winning the world title against Jean Pascal then going straight into a fight with highly-regarded American Jermain Taylor. Also, a tribute to Patrick Day, who passed away as a result of injuries sustained in a fight last weekend.

After trainer Rob McCracken was criticised following Anthony Joshua's defeat to Andy Ruiz, Carl explains what a fighter has to be willing to put themselves through to win a fight. He then breaks down the rematch in Saudi Arabia, and why Joshua might find it difficult to dominate Ruiz.

With Nigel Benn announcing his return to the ring at 55, what would it take for Carl to consider a comeback? Also, he explains why George Groves wound him up so much, and what their relationship is like now.