In the world of professional sports, champions are often celebrated for their unparalleled dedication and extraordinary achievements.
Yet, occasionally, an athlete’s views outside the arena generate just as much attention as their triumphs within it.
Carl Froch, the former British boxing icon revered for his prowess in the ring, has recently found himself in the spotlight once again.
However, this time, the conversation isn’t about his 33 career wins or his unforgettable knockout at Wembley Stadium.
Instead, Froch’s claims regarding one of the most fundamental truths of modern science have sparked a whirlwind of controversy and debate.
During a guest appearance on the “Pound for Pound” podcast with Jake Wood and Spencer Oliver, Froch’s remarks turned heads.
“The Earth is flat, 100 percent,” he declared with conviction.
He went on to accuse NASA of being a “fake space agency” that fabricates evidence using CGI images.
Froch insisted, “Every single one is different. I’m looking at them thinking, ‘Hang on a minute, they’re like cartoons.’”
His controversial statements didn’t end there.
Froch proposed a personal benchmark for accepting the scientific consensus: “When someone like Richard Branson goes up there and starts doing chartered flights… and you can look back on Earth and see the Earth’s curvature, I’ll believe the Earth is a globe.”
Froch’s skepticism extends beyond the shape of the Earth.
The retired super middleweight champion has also cast doubt on the historic Moon landing.
He dismissed NASA’s achievements in space exploration, claiming, “The equipment they used to get up there was as powerful as a Zedec Spectrum, which probably wasn’t that powerful. We can’t get there now, and everything we’ve been told about the Moon landing [is made up].”
His views align with those of other public figures who have questioned well-established scientific facts.
The likes of NBA stars Kyrie Irving and Shaquille O’Neal, along with cricket legend Freddie Flintoff, have all publicly entertained flat-Earth theories.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown admitted she believed the Earth was flat in her younger years but later reconsidered after learning more about the topic.
Froch doubled down on his beliefs during another podcast appearance, this time on “Macklin’s Take.”
When asked if he truly believed the Earth is flat, Froch posed a challenge to listeners: “Prove that the Earth is spherical. Prove that it’s round. Prove that it’s actually a globe.”
His statements were met with skepticism by the hosts, who pointed out that global flight paths alone contradict flat-Earth theories.
However, Froch maintained his stance, even offering a convoluted explanation of circumnavigation that defies conventional science.
Social media erupted in response to Froch’s remarks.
Some users expressed disbelief, attributing his theories to the lasting effects of a career in professional boxing.
“Too many blows to the head here,” one Twitter user remarked.
Others questioned the logic of his argument, asking, “What does NASA or whoever gain from lying about this?”
While his theories were largely dismissed, the sheer audacity of his claims kept the conversation alive.
Despite the widespread mockery, Froch’s comments tap into a broader phenomenon of distrust in institutions and scientific bodies.
Flat-Earth proponents argue that organizations like NASA manipulate the public with deceptive imagery and narratives.
Though such claims lack empirical support, they continue to generate intrigue and controversy.
By now, it’s abundantly clear that the Earth is round—a fact supported by centuries of scientific evidence, satellite imagery, and global navigation systems.
Yet, individuals like Froch continue to challenge these established truths, creating ripples of debate in an era already rife with misinformation.
Carl Froch may have moved on from the ring, but his opinions ensure he continues to be a topic of conversation, even if they leave many shaking their heads.
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