"I think home support helps in a massive way," said Froch, speaking to BBC East Midlands Today.
"I boxed Jean Pascal at the Nottingham Arena for my world title fight - and the crowd really lifted me, they really did."
Forest fan Froch targets greatness
In the early hours of Sunday morning, after his beloved Nottingham Forest take on Newcastle live on Sky, Carl Froch will defend his WBC super-middleweight title against Andre Dirrell at the Trent FM Arena, returning home after a stunning win over Jermain Taylor in America in April.