Froch v Kessler - Who won? (Poll)

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I had it 115-113 in a very competitive fight where the loser (Froch) definitely didn't lose face of value due to the packed action and the great heart he showed. IT is a clear but decision in a very tough and competitive fight for the Viking.

I watched it properly for the first time today and I would go with that. But it was far closer than what that 117-111 judge was trying to suggest. That man needs darts to be thrown into his eyes as he obviously has no need for them. Froch could have won it it if only he had just let it all go. You can't go overseas and let anything hold back and unfortunately for him he just wouldn't throw enough. Kessler knew it was do or die and gave it his all, but I really didn't see all that much improvement on what he did against Ward. It was pretty much the same Kessler technically, just one willing to go that extra yard.

I agree with what CFH has said on other threads in that Kessler doesn't quite seem the same as a couple of years ago. He isn't as precise and doesn't seem to react as well.

I put that down in part to them fighting in a very small ring. Much less space for Kessler to use his excellent footwork. There was never a big gap between the fighters and everything looked a little smothered. In a larger ring, i think Kessler looks crisper and more in control as he'd have more room.