Carl Froch is IBF and WBA super middleweight champion
British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says that a huge all-British super middleweight World title showdown between IBF and WBA champion Carl Froch and unbeaten
Commonwealth champion George Groves could happen later this year.
Reacting to reportson Friday that the IBF have ordered Froch to face mandatory challenger Groves, Hearn, who promotes both fighters, clarified the position on both boxers and the potential of a clash between the champ, who recently turned 36, and the 25-year-old Londoner.
"We are in talks regarding a potential blockbuster domestic fight later this year," said Hearn. "Both fighters have plenty of options and although it’s a fight we originally envisaged for next summer, if it makes sense for both fighters, neither has a problem with making it happen."
While Froch would rather complete his trilogy with Mikkel Kessler, or attempt to avenge his defeat to American Andre Ward, he said last week that he was open to a fight with Groves.
"I don’t know how easy it is to make the Groves fight. Of course it’s winnable, as is every fight, and it’s definitely one I want," he said.
"I’ve said before I’m not just going to give him a shot, but if he becomes mandatory — which I think he might do by default because of guys above him being injured or moving in weight — then yes."
Source: Boxing Scene
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