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Carl Froch vs Andre Ward

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The boxing match between Carl Froch and Andre Ward took place in December 2011 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Billed as the final of the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, the bout unified the WBA and WBC super middleweight championships. Ward defeated Froch by unanimous decision, utilizing superior speed and inside fighting to outwork the British champion over twelve rounds. The victory established Ward as the consensus top fighter in the super middleweight division.

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What was the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament?

The Super Six World Boxing Classic was a round-robin super middleweight tournament organized by Showtime that ran from 2009 to 2011, featuring six top fighters competing through group and knockout stages. The final between Andre Ward and Carl Froch determined the undisputed super middleweight champion.

Who won the Froch vs Ward fight and how?

Andre Ward defeated Carl Froch by unanimous decision on December 17, 2011, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, claiming the WBA and WBC super middleweight titles. Ward's superior boxing skills and inside work earned scores of 115-113 on all three judges' cards.

Was the Froch vs Ward fight close?

The official scorecards read 115-113 across the board for Ward, making it a competitive fight on paper, though many observers felt Ward won more decisively. Froch struggled to land cleanly against Ward's tight defense and effective counterpunching throughout the bout.

Did Carl Froch and Andre Ward ever have a rematch?

No, despite years of fan interest and periodic discussions, Froch and Ward never fought a rematch. Froch went on to have major fights against Lucian Bute and two dramatic bouts with George Groves before retiring, while Ward eventually moved up to light heavyweight.

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