Abraham: Froch could fall

Last Updated: November 14, 2013 9:13am

Carl Froch pounded out a points win over Arthur Abraham in 2011Arthur Abraham insists he would not be shocked if George Groves upsets the odds by beating Carl Froch.

Abraham is fully aware of Froch’s ring skills as he suffered a one-sided points defeat at the hands of ‘The Cobra’ in 2011.

But he has watched Groves’ progress with interest and believes he can rip away Froch’s WBA and IBF super-middleweight titles on November 23, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Abraham, a former two-weight world champion, witnessed Groves’ two-round demolition of Baker Barakat in Germany and has tipped him as a future star of the division.

“I see Groves as a lively underdog and would not be surprised if he beats Froch,” he told skysports.com.

“I was ringside March 23, when he stopped his opponent in fashion and I am really impressed by him. He could well be one of the best in the future as he is still very young.”

Froch has questioned whether the 25-year-old Groves is a worthy challenger, but Abraham feels he is taking ‘The Saint’ too lightly.

He is backing the younger man to pull off a points triumph if he holds his nerve on the big stage.

“Froch is physically and mentally very strong and not intimidated by anyone, but in the build-up he sounds like as if he underestimates Groves’ abilities a tad too much,” said Abraham

“Groves is more dynamic than Froch and might be able to beat him to the punch.

“If Groves can handle the surroundings, I see him winning this fight on points.”

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Abraham: Froch could fall