Former Super Middleweight champion Carl Froch announced his retirement according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.
“I’m incredibly proud of what I have achieved in boxing, but now is the right moment to hang up my gloves,” Froch said. “I have nothing left to prove, and my legacy speaks for itself.”
“Carl Froch should be remembered for the fighter that he is, someone that never ducked anyone, that gave the paying public value for money every single day of the week,” said Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who promoted the final 11 fights of Froch’s career. “I’ve learned a lot being around him. He’s an inspirational guy, and he’s not someone that has come from the Olympic background and been given a platform to start on. He’s grafted for every single penny he’s earned and every bit of success he’s had, and for that you have to give him ultimate respect.”
In announcing his retirement, Froch, nicknamed “The Cobra,” also announced he would join Britain’s Sky Sports as an analyst. A subscriptions network in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports televises many of the sport’s biggest fights through its exclusive contract with Matchroom Boxing. Froch fought his biggest fights on Sky Sports or its pay-per-view arm, Sky Box Office.
“Sky Sports is the home of boxing and has followed me throughout my career,” Froch said. “I can’t wait to join the team and help bring fans the best fighters, the best contests and the best analysis. Nothing can replace the thrill of stepping into the ring, but with Sky Sports I’ll be doing the next best thing.”
Said Barney Francis, managing director of Sky Sports, “Carl retires as a legend of British boxing, a true champion, and we are delighted that he will be joining Sky Sports. As the home of boxing in the U.K. and Ireland, we can’t wait for Carl to provide viewers with his insight and expertise and help take our coverage to the next level.”
“He has a lot to offer the sport,” Hearn said of Froch. “He has been a wonderful ambassador for British boxing all over the world, and he should be celebrated for that. He’s never conducted himself in a bad way. He’s always been a positive role model, and I feel he can give back a lot to boxing, and he’s given a lot already.”
