Boxing Preview Analysis: Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward

[Saddo]

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The first stage of the exciting Super Six Super Middleweight tournament concludes tonight when the recognised number 1 in the division, Mikkel Kessler, meets Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward for the WBA title in Oakland, California.

For the Dane Kesslerm it's his second spell as a World Champion. After unifying the WBA/WBC titles with a swift victory against Markus Beyer in 2006, Kessler gave Joe Calzaghe arguably his toughest test en route to losing a competitive 12 round points decision in Cardiff in November, 2007.

This is still his only defeat in 43 fights.

Kessler is strong and tough. A solid super middleweight with proven pedigree.

In Ward, he meets an Olympian unbeaten in 20 fights. A pro for five years, he is unbeaten in 20 fights
with 13 knockouts.

Although Ward's pro resume is quite modest, he does hold a win over the res... Full Boxing Article here...

[Kel]

Has Ward upset Kessler somehow? Never seen Mikkel sneer at anyone before like that pic up there.

[skel1983]

I want Kessler KO, but I got a feeling Ward gets a gift decision hope im wrong.

[skel1983]

Has Ward upset Kessler somehow? Never seen Mikkel sneer at anyone before like that pic up there.

I agree

[Kel]

LOL skel crazy pic that is. What time is this all kicking off anyone know?

[skel1983]

LOL skel crazy pic that is. What time is this all kicking off anyone know?

It's gonna be a very late one I think it's in California which i believe is 7/8 hour difference so I think we will be lucky to see them in the ring for 5am, more like 6am I reckon.

Im not to arsed not like I have a life .

[Kel]

Oh bollocks was hoping for an earlier showing