The rematch, Carl Froch - Mikkel Kessler 2 fight chat thread - Warriors Call !!!

[Violent Demise]

I'm not gunna slag Ward. He needs to come here. I think that interview was to put Eddie Hearn into a position to make him and offer. Like someone said he a few weeks ago on here, Ward just wants a big money offer from Hearn and he's just played a poker game there with that interview.

Also, contrary to popular opinion, Ward is not a runner. He is not a little bitch like Andre Dirrell. He will stand and fight when required and he is a world class fighter. His problem is that he is not a Floyd Mayweather draw. In the division, Carl is the money man because he's brought an entertainment factor. Like I said I think Ward wins in Carl's house, but still, why not take the risk and reap the reward? He has nowhere else to go.

Carl is the not money man. That's just laughable. He can bring some money in the UK. That's it. He wouldn't draw shit in the US. Or anywhere else. A true money man gets 70% or more of the purse. Floyd Mayweather is money man. Pac is a money man. Oscar De La Hoya was a money man. Mike Tyson was a money man. Carl Froch is no where close to a money man. How the fuck you gonna be a money man and make about the same as your opponent?

Ward's last fight against Dawson made him a $1.365 million purse. He'd make maybe four times that fighting Froch in thr UK. Ward can fight peeps at home and make Dawson money on HBO or travel and make a share of a PPV in Britain. Where else can Ward make that kind of dough?

Bullshit. Froch barely made 2 million for rematching Kessler. And he had to give Kessler just about the same amount. I don't believe that. Cuz if they straight up offered Ward the 8 million you say he'll make there is no way he turns it down

[Violent Demise]

These yankees are always deluded; they think the whole world is america: there's 195 other countries in the world, you self-absorbed jack@$$es! One time, america was a stronghold for boxing, but no longer. Plenty of world-class boxing is taking place outside of america featuring world-class non-american fighters.

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

[Spicoli]

If only we were the fighters accountants Jesus, I have enough of a headache managing my own money.

At the end of the day, they may get payed but does anyone see a difference in the result They very well could fight in the U.K...Oakland..or even Disneyland but I don't. Ward beat him clean. If Froch is serious about revenge, getting him back etc he needs to make the effort and step to Ward. I don't think he will and we'll see Kessler 3.

[Kirkland Laing]

I'm not gunna slag Ward. He needs to come here. I think that interview was to put Eddie Hearn into a position to make him and offer. Like someone said he a few weeks ago on here, Ward just wants a big money offer from Hearn and he's just played a poker game there with that interview.

Also, contrary to popular opinion, Ward is not a runner. He is not a little bitch like Andre Dirrell. He will stand and fight when required and he is a world class fighter. His problem is that he is not a Floyd Mayweather draw. In the division, Carl is the money man because he's brought an entertainment factor. Like I said I think Ward wins in Carl's house, but still, why not take the risk and reap the reward? He has nowhere else to go.

Carl is the not money man. That's just laughable. He can bring some money in the UK. That's it. He wouldn't draw shit in the US. Or anywhere else. A true money man gets 70% or more of the purse. Floyd Mayweather is money man. Pac is a money man. Oscar De La Hoya was a money man. Mike Tyson was a money man. Carl Froch is no where close to a money man. How the fuck you gonna be a money man and make about the same as your opponent?

Ward's last fight against Dawson made him a $1.365 million purse. He'd make maybe four times that fighting Froch in thr UK. Ward can fight peeps at home and make Dawson money on HBO or travel and make a share of a PPV in Britain. Where else can Ward make that kind of dough?

Bullshit. Froch barely made 2 million for rematching Kessler. And he had to give Kessler just about the same amount. I don't believe that. Cuz if they straight up offered Ward the 8 million you say he'll make there is no way he turns it down

If this fight did 1 million buys then that's nine million dollars that the fighters/promoters get to split before that gate, HBO, sponsorship and foreinn TV sales are calcaulated. In America Ward/his promoter gets a chunk of a half full west coast stadium and whatever HBO pay.

There is absolutely no question that a UK PPV Froch is the biggest possible payday for Ward.

Ward is on record since his operation as wanting the biggest possible paydays.

Do the math baby.

[Beanz]

These yankees are always deluded; they think the whole world is america: there's 195 other countries in the world, you self-absorbed jack@$$es! One time, america was a stronghold for boxing, but no longer. Plenty of world-class boxing is taking place outside of america featuring world-class non-american fighters.

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."


The Spanish tried to invade my country once, right here a couple of miles from my doorstep. We had a queen at the time and we still kicked their ass and sent them packing,.....your speaking their language.

[IamInuit]

Ward needs to cut the umbilical cord. It cannot be a business when it’s convenient and not be when its not. The money and draw are not in Oakland. The winner of the first go around in this market is pretty much irrelevant. Its not like rematches at this level are rare. Lamotta and Robinson fought six times. After all it is prize fighting and Carl brings the cash and is really the biggest fight for Ward if he plans on staying at 168. He said as much with Lampley after the fight. If Froch is not the money man of this division selling out the O2 and having Hbo travel there then I don’t know who is because Ward cannot draw scabs to a bad rash.

[KickMuck]

Money has taken over boxing

[Violent Demise]

If only we were the fighters accountants Jesus, I have enough of a headache managing my own money.

At the end of the day, they may get payed but does anyone see a difference in the result They very well could fight in the U.K...Oakland..or even Disneyland but I don't. Ward beat him clean. If Froch is serious about revenge, getting him back etc he needs to make the effort and step to Ward. I don't think he will and we'll see Kessler 3.

Stop making sense. Don't you know it's either to just bad mouth Ward and say he's scared of Froch

[bzkfn]

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

And yet our small country, that isn't as big as some of your states, owned you and ruled you for years.

He wasn't bad mouthing your country. He was bad mouthing the ideology that the US is where you must travel to prove your worth in boxing, while US fighters think they don't have to travel to prove anything. It is a moronic opinion when the US no longer has a stronghold on boxing.

[thewhale]

From Danish media:

Mikkel Kessler had put everything at stake. His WBC belt, honor - and his career. Kessler had sworn that he would never return to the ring again if he lost to Carl Froch.

And it ended with defeat to Mikkel Kessler with the huge lion heart after 12 laps and judge the scores 118-110, 116-112, 115-113 in Frochs favor.

Particularly in the eighth round got Froch some hard knocks in, revealed Kessler after the fight. - It's hard to see from the outside, but I was really struck deep. It was hard for me to throw back at him after that. I had him later in the game, but I was just so tired. I really should have followed up after I hurt him in the 11th, I just could not. I was completely finished, says Mikkel Kessler.

Mikkel Kessler put up a good fight and looked for the crucial hook that could really shake Froch. But the Englishman appeared at home to be Dane's overmatch, disgusting strong, agile and opportunistic that Kessler's otherwise exemplary counterpunches was not strong enough to convince the judges in the 02 Arena in London.

In 12 and last lap took Kessler lead and landed a prestigious series on the Englishman, but the finishing touches impression handed Froch in a brilliant manner as he in the last twenty seconds forced Kessler on the ropes and landed blow after blow to the Dane.

Thus, it may end in a glorious career, 49 matches and 46 victories for Mikkel Kessler. He had the energy to smile crooked just before the official decision, for it was a Viking warrior who stood erect throughout and was very close to pushing Froch crucial over the edge.

PS Googletranslate but I think you understand anyway.

[Violent Demise]

These yankees are always deluded; they think the whole world is america: there's 195 other countries in the world, you self-absorbed jack@$$es! One time, america was a stronghold for boxing, but no longer. Plenty of world-class boxing is taking place outside of america featuring world-class non-american fighters.

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."


The Spanish tried to invade my country once, right here a couple of miles from my doorstep. We had a queen at the time and we still kicked their ass and sent them packing,.....your speaking their language.

Respect what saved you. If it wasn't for the US you'll be draped in black, red and gold. Instead of the Union Jack

[Beanz]

Anyway, tonight is not about Ward or murica and apple pie. I feel privileged to have watched that fight, both men are class acts and true warriors, great fight. The best on British soil for a long time. I have too many Ales to stay awake any lon............................................... .................................................. ........................................

[Kirkland Laing]

Money has taken over boxing

You could have made that statement anytime in the 20th century.

[Kirkland Laing]

These yankees are always deluded; they think the whole world is america: there's 195 other countries in the world, you self-absorbed jack@$$es! One time, america was a stronghold for boxing, but no longer. Plenty of world-class boxing is taking place outside of america featuring world-class non-american fighters.

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."


The Spanish tried to invade my country once, right here a couple of miles from my doorstep. We had a queen at the time and we still kicked their ass and sent them packing,.....your speaking their language.

Respect what saved you. If it wasn't for the US you'll be draped in black, red and gold. Instead of the Union Jack

Slightly out with the history there matey.

[Violent Demise]

US being bad mouthed by a country that's not even as big as some of it's states.

And yet our small country, that isn't as big as some of your states, owned you and ruled you for years.

He wasn't bad mouthing your country. He was bad mouthing the ideology that the US is where you must travel to prove your worth in boxing, while US fighters think they don't have to travel to prove anything. It is a moronic opinion when the US no longer has a stronghold on boxing.

What's moronic is a fighter thinking he can dictate financial terms to a fighter who beat him with ease. How much sense does that make? You want him over there than pay him what he deserves. It's that simple. Froch and his people claim they want Ward again. And that they want him in the UK. That's fine. But have they ever made him an offer to prove they really want it? It's easy to say you want it and do nothing. How about prove you want it and make an offer