Outspoken pundit Carl Froch contradicts past Anthony Joshua comments as he blasts the boxer’s CV
Carl Froch has been an outspoken pundit since retiring from the sport in 2014, and this time he’s aimed his comments at Anthony Joshua.
The 2023 Hall of Famer left the sport after a knockout victory over bitter rival George Groves at Wembley Stadium, but since then, he’s taken to punditry, where his opinions have often been rather bold.
One such name that has been the focus of his criticism is former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Joshua and Froch are former gymmates who both trained under Team GB coach Rob McCracken.
Following his loss to Daniel Dubois, the former super middleweight felt the Watford fighter had ‘gone backwards’.
Carl Froch doesn’t believe Anthony Joshua has a ‘Hall of Fame’ career
Now, in his most recent comments, he has responded to claims that AJ has a Hall of Fame career.
Speaking on Froch On Fighting, he said: “He’s had a great career. His legacy will be bringing boxing back to the forefront.
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“Something that Eddie Hearn said about Anthony Joshua, he said he’s fought everyone? No, he hasn’t.”
He listed opponents such as Charles Martin, Francis Ngannou, Robert Helenius, and others as doing ‘no favours’ for his résumé.
The former world champion also slammed Joshua’s signature win against Wladimir Klitschko as the long-reigning title holder was ‘old’.
Froch contradicts original AJ comments from two years ago
However, these new comments on his opponents contradict the opinion the ‘Cobra’ held in 2023.
Prior to the Wallin fight, not only did the 47-year-old respond to claims he ‘hates’ AJ, but also his career.
On the TalkBoxing podcast, he said: “There is a misconception that ‘The Cobra’ is an AJ hater.
“People are forgetting me, and Anthony Joshua are friends; we used to train together.
“I’ve got nothing but respect for him because he’s had a fantastic career – check out his CV. He fought Oleksandr Usyk when he didn’t need to.”
It is hard to see whether these changes in opinions are the ones he holds towards the Olympic Gold medallist or his promoter, Eddie Hearn.
But the British boxing legend will no doubt scrutinise his former stablemate closely upon his potential in-ring return later this year.
