Froch - Kessler is going to be outstanding!!!

[Tam Seddon]

Is anybody else looking forward to this fight ? Both fighters have a lot to prove after their last outings and both come to have a real fight. At least Froch can fight somebody who is interested in getting invovled in the fight and wont be on the run for the whole fight. Im concerned about Kesslers confidence, even after his loss to JC hes not been on the highest form of late. I think both fighters know how important this one is and I remember how highly anticipated this fight was in 2009. Now its coming I think we wont be dissapointed, definatly a fight of the year in the works! Come on Frochy!!!!

[amat]

Kessler simply looked lost in the ring against Ward, whenever that happens you always wonder if he can regain it mentally. I wouldn't be completely surprised if the crude pressure of Froch got to him a bit because of that.

Otherwise, Kessler KTFO Froch once and for all. It's like, someone has to do it. Andre Dirrell pretty much did it, I mean everyone knows he beat him, he just didn't beat him. So maybe Kessler fighting in his Viking homeland will be the one to finally beat him.

[Tam Seddon]

Im worried for Kesslers confidence too thats what I think makes this fight a lot more interesting. A lot of people after the JC loss made out that Kessler was pratically unbeatable and nobody could rise to the challenge. Ward showed that he is beatable and although Froch's style is different to Ward there is definatly a chance for Froch to wear Kessler down in a real fight. I think Froch has a real chance to win this one, and it definatly wont dissapoint compared to Frochs last outing.

I cant wait though, really have waited so long for this match up to come through

[JazMerkin]

I think Froch gets KO'd. Kessler had a few problems in his last fight that I dont' think he'll encounter in this one.

1. A referee who's work could at best be described as being 'unfavourable' towards him.

2. He was fighting a quick, talented opponent who was a stylistic nightmare for him and knew what to do to take the belt.

3. He had a pair of big fuck-off cuts on him.

Now #2 is also true for Froch apart from the last bit, but the difference was I felt both fighters lost their last fight, only Froch had #1 (& judges) going heavily for him.

I think the crowd in Herning might be a bit of shock to Froch, even the Taylor fight won't have prepared him, & I think that Kessler takes advantage of that to stop him brutally in 7.

[Tam Seddon]

Its hard to rate that Dirrell fight though because it was so ugly. I think Carl has gained a lot of experience in digging deep especially against Taylor. I thought he did well in the Pascal fight who is showing to be a very promising fighter! As I said before both fighters styles will invite a very good fight which will be filled with action and as frochy's bird said 'hes just running like a faggot' hahahah none of that will be happening. Both fighters know the importance of this and Im not sure if Kessler will mentally be there after these two loses to high calibre fighters.

[JazMerkin]

Its hard to rate that Dirrell fight though because it was so ugly. I think Carl has gained a lot of experience in digging deep especially against Taylor. I thought he did well in the Pascal fight who is showing to be a very promising fighter! As I said before both fighters styles will invite a very good fight which will be filled with action and as frochy's bird said 'hes just running like a faggot' hahahah none of that will be happening. Both fighters know the importance of this and Im not sure if Kessler will mentally be there after these two loses to high calibre fighters.

Or boxing as some people know it.

How the other guy is fighting isn't an excuse when you label yourself one of the best fighters in the world. Cutting the ring off is an important skill that Froch, with his extensive amateur career, should be more than able to do. Froch got the decision because of incompetent judging, poor refereeing & Dirrell's inexperience. That's the main thing to take from that fight. He won't have any of these 3 in his favour in Herning.

[Pugilistic]

I hope it's outstandingly one sided in Kessler's favor.

[Wacko3205]

Actually...this can go one of two ways...

I'm a huge Kessler fan...losses, fades, or whatever faults they throw out there. I think that he's got skills...even if they may be on the down slide after the Calzaghe shellacking...but I don't believe that Froch is in his league. I think Mikkell will batter him like fried chicken. End of story.

That being said...this is boxing...& maybe his detractors are right. Maybe Kessler is fading & maybe the losses have changed him...& if they have...then YES!!! Kessler vs Froch will be outstanding.

If Kessler has lost some of his polish & perseverence...Froch may have a good shot at standing toe to toe & making a fight of this.

I'd love to see a Froch firefight instead of a Kessler pick & peck...which seems to be where he's resigned himself to now.

Either way...I gotta pick Kessler...just out of loyalty.

[BIG H]

Actually...this can go one of two ways...

I'm a huge Kessler fan...losses, fades, or whatever faults they throw out there. I think that he's got skills...even if they may be on the down slide after the Calzaghe shellacking...but I don't believe that Froch is in his league. I think Mikkell will batter him like fried chicken. End of story.

That being said...this is boxing...& maybe his detractors are right. Maybe Kessler is fading & maybe the losses have changed him...& if they have...then YES!!! Kessler vs Froch will be outstanding.

If Kessler has lost some of his polish & perseverence...Froch may have a good shot at standing toe to toe & making a fight of this.

I'd love to see a Froch firefight instead of a Kessler pick & peck...which seems to be where he's resigned himself to now.

Either way...I gotta pick Kessler...just out of loyalty.

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[Dean Duke]

I think this could be one of the tear ups of the year, Froch has limited skills, we all know that but he has Big Balls, plenty of heart, desire, and fitness. Kessler on the other hand has those attributes too, maybe not as much as Froch but makes up for that with slightly better skills, a very even fight on paper and one I have looking forward too for some time, got to predict a win for Froch but wouldn't be to shocked if Kessler knocked him out.

[Bomp]

Actually...this can go one of two ways...

I'm a huge Kessler fan...losses, fades, or whatever faults they throw out there. I think that he's got skills...even if they may be on the down slide after the Calzaghe shellacking...but I don't believe that Froch is in his league. I think Mikkell will batter him like fried chicken. End of story.

That being said...this is boxing...& maybe his detractors are right. Maybe Kessler is fading & maybe the losses have changed him...& if they have...then YES!!! Kessler vs Froch will be outstanding.

If Kessler has lost some of his polish & perseverence...Froch may have a good shot at standing toe to toe & making a fight of this.

I'd love to see a Froch firefight instead of a Kessler pick & peck...which seems to be where he's resigned himself to now.

Either way...I gotta pick Kessler...just out of loyalty.

I think he's lost a lot of assurednes sine JC, and I agree with people that say he cant adapt like the elite fighters.

The fighter that fought Andrade embarasses Froch and stops him in 9 IMO, but I wasn't convinced in his latest interview in ~Berlin that Mikkel has got over some self doubts. Froch is so fuckin deluded he doesn't suffer from that drawback.