Thursday 22 May 2014 20:37, UK
skysports.com: What will Carl Froch and George Groves have learnt from their first fight - and how will that affect their preparations for the rematch?
JOHNNY: It's not all about Carl's changing attitude, though - George has taken SO much belief out of that first fight. Yes he was confident in his ability before but now he KNOWS he can do it at a world-class level. GLENN: There's no doubt about that. But I am still convinced that the best Carl Froch beats the best George Groves, so George has to think about what he does different tactically. Whatever you say about the stoppage, Groves was standing in the zone for too long and there is no doubt that Froch was starting to get to him, so that is the first thing he has to try and avoid second time around. He made such a fantastic start he could - and should - have got on his bike for a few rounds. I know it is easier said than done and I am sure he just wanted to smash Carl Froch out of there but he can't be drawn into a fight like that. JIM: One thing I'm sure of is we won't see Carl Froch as bad as he was in that first fight. He badly under-performed. He was hurt in round one but from then on, he was caught by big punches all the way through. He was actually dominated on several occasions in the first six rounds but his natural toughness, his natural fitness and his natural stamina started to turn things around for him. Froch is still good enough and young enough to bridge the gap and get closer to his opponent and close him down. That is where he had success first time around and what he'll be trying to repeat. JOHNNY: Carl likes to learn the hard way, that's for sure! But that is exactly what he's done. Now I think he will be doing everything properly - because there is far more at stake than just his titles.
