Carl Froch has released a statement regarding his current status and his next fight. According to Froch and his team, George Groves has turned down a lucrative offer for a rematch. Instead of Froch vs. Groves II next, we now may see Carl Froch on HBO taking on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., instead.
Update: IBF Orders Froch vs. Groves Rematch
Here’s the full statement from Froch:
“There has been plenty of speculation over the last few weeks regarding my future. As it stands we are looking closely at two options George Groves and Julio Cesar Chavez Junior. Yesterday, we made a seven figure offer to George Groves for a second fight that would have seen him earn around double that of the first.
Disappointingly, George rejected this offer so we are continuing our talks with Top Rank and HBO regarding Chavez Jr.. I understand the demand for the Groves fight in the UK, but also the demand in the US for the Chavez fight. Talks are ongoing and no doubt some further news will break soon. I’m happy to fight anyone, as I have done throughout my entire career.”
Of course, as far as a Froch vs. Chavez match goes, Chavez Jr. still has to get past his own rematch against Bryan Vera. Judging by the first fight there, that’s no gimme match, either.
We’ll see what happens next for Froch and whether or not there’s a rematch with Groves, or if he moves in a new direction.
