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Carl Froch has a point to prove after losing his unbeaten record to Mikkel Kessler in April © Getty Images

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Carl Froch has vowed to make Arthur Abraham "see the Northern Lights from the canvas" when the pair meet in their Super Six clash in Helsinki on November 27.

'The Cobra' was forced to pull out of the original bout, which had been pencilled in for October 2, with a back problem.

But with the date now settled, the Nottingham fighter cannot wait to step back into the ring for the first time since his bruising encounter with Mikkel Kessler in April - which ended in a loss via points.

And, after Abraham questioned his mental state following his defeat to Kessler, Froch is promising a knockout performance.

"Abraham has been declaring that the Kessler fight has deeply affected me," he told the Sunday Mercury. "He's right. It has given me even more confidence!

"With late cancellations and a last minute flight under a volcanic ash cloud, I stepped into the lion's den in front of 12,000 crazy Vikings and punched holes in their hero for 12 solid rounds.

"I was unlucky not to get the nod - but I've proved I'm world class on any stage, home or away. Whereas Abraham got beaten up and outclassed by Andre Dirrell, a man I have already beaten.

"Against Taylor and Kessler I've proved I'm the road warrior - whereas when Abraham is out of the home comfort zone, he gets exposed! He'll be able to see the Northern Lights from the canvas when I've finished with him in Finland."

Abraham responded to Froch's verbal volley in typically bullish fashion, once again questioning the Brit's mental state ahead of the super-middleweight fight.

"He claimed to have problems with his back," he said. "I think he has even bigger problems with his head. Judging from his dubious comments, it looks as if he has lost his senses.

"But I will be more than happy to put him back to reality. I look forward to fighting in Helsinki and will promise fight fans an explosive evening."

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