Former boxing champion Carl Froch expresses his disappointment and disapproval of the recent influencer boxing trend, particularly citing the lackluster main event between Tommy Fury and KSI as “diabolical” and “awful,” and hopes that this marks the end of such events.
Former boxing champion Carl Froch expressed his disappointment and frustration with the latest Misfits Boxing card, particularly the main event bouts featuring Tommy Fury vs. KSI and Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis. Froch described Fury’s decision win over KSI as “listless” and lacking fireworks. He criticized both fighters for their reluctance to engage and their lack of boxing technique and movement. Froch called the fight “diabolical” and one of the worst he had ever seen.
Froch further criticized the influencer boxing trend, calling it “cringy” and questioning the purpose of these matches. He was appalled by the post-fight argument between the fighters about who had hit whom, stating that neither deserved to win and the match should have been a draw. Despite his strong critique of the fights, Froch acknowledged the impressive production value of the event, with its packed venue, ring entrances, celebrity presence, and pyrotechnics. He recognized that the event appealed to a younger audience, with many kids eagerly watching and getting excited about it.
However, despite the production value, Froch questioned why fans would continue to spend money on boring fights featuring untrained boxers. He expressed his hope that this trend had hit a brick wall and that it would be the last of Misfits Boxing. He emphasized that paying spectators expect to see real boxing fights or at least an entertaining show. Froch concluded that both the Logan Paul fight and the Tommy Fury vs. KSI fight were awful and failed to meet fans’ expectations.