Carl Froch, 48, has teased a return to the boxing ring and looks in sensational shape.
The British boxing icon retired on an all-time high after a historic victory over George Groves in May 2014 in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium to settle their classic rivalry.
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Froch has opened the door to a boxing returnCredit: talkSPORT Boxing – YouTube
Ever since that famous night, Froch has teased a return to the squared circle on multiple occasions including for a clamoured for clash with Joe Calzaghe.
But most famously, Froch has suggested he would come back to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and attempt to end his controversial career in the ring.
Although it is most recently that the boxing world believe he is finally gearing up to put his money where his mouth is.
Froch has always kept himself in good shape, but has recently posted several montages of training footage.
And on his Instagram account, the Nottingham native posted an image where he looked in supreme condition.
Froch showed off a ripped physique despite being far from his prime, and it is clear he is making every effort to keep himself in shape.
Of course, it is unlikely he will roll back the years and make a full comeback to world level.
But with a new rise in celebrity bouts and professional comebacks including the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Froch could at least be enticed back into the ring.
Could Carl Froch replace Gervonta Davis and face Jake Paul?
Froch himself would ideally like to settle his long-term feud with Paul.
Paul is actively exploring replacements for Davis for their scheduled November 14 clash, after accusations of battery and kidnapping were levelled at the current world champion.
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Froch keeps in good condition despite not fighting competitively for 11 years
The 28-year-old has chosen a list of alternative opponents that are to be offered the bout including Francis Ngannou, Terence Crawford and Ryan Garcia.
But he doesn’t expect a call to come from the American’s Most Valuable Promotions to replace Davis, although indicating he’d be open to doing so.
“No, they won’t [contact me over fight],” he said.
“Because they know it’s not even a round, one round with me, with those little 10 oz gloves on, it’s f****** game over for Jake Paul.
“His whole clown show will fall apart.
“I posted a picture of myself on Instagram looking in great shape, I’m not bragging, but I keep myself in shape.
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Froch hasn’t fought since 2014 but is open to returning to face PaulCredit: Getty
“I punch that bag for half an hour, I’m still feeling great.
“He can see it and even at 12 days’ notice, this would be a complete and utter mismatch, because he cannot fight.”