Thread: Boxing Preview: Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler

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On the 24th April, 2010 the second round of the super middleweight tournament continues with Carl Froch defending his WBC title against Mikkel Kessler. The fight is taking place in Herning, Denmark and it will see Froch defending his title for the third time, the second time on foreign soil.

Ever since Joe Calzaghe retired from boxing the position of who is the best fighter at 168 pounds has been very wide open. Many people would have given the position outright to Kessler as he put on a strong performance against Calzaghe back in November 2007.

Kessler, after the Calzaghe fight, was largely inactive and although he won three straight fights there looked like there was a bit of ring rust and the performances in my opinion where not worthy of being called the best fighter at 168 pounds.

The fighters that he came across where not highly r... Full Boxing Article here...

may i add, COME ON FROCHY

I give Froch a good chance of winning this. Froch is awkward, has an underated jab and he can bang with his right hand. He has some nice dirty tricks on the inside as well which really bothered Kessler against Ward.

If Kessler can dictate the pace behind his jab, he will dominate though.

The kessler that fought calzaghe will comfortably take this on a points decision

The kessler that fought ward doesnt stand a chance against froch