Spanish politicians have as their priority working out how to remain in the club of European leaders, by appeasing the IMF and the EU, while also appeasing citizens who do not want the national disgrace of a bailout.
Despite initial interest, UK broadcasters have failed to secure broadcasting rights with Froch's promoters Hennessy Sports to show the fight, with the credit crunch being blamed for a deal not being struck, which Froch calls "laughable" and a"disgrace".