That is, strictly speaking, not true. Kessler later admitted/suggested (depending on whether you beliveve him) that he did have some hand problems in the build up to the fight and therefore was unable to spar for a while. Kessler is now undergoing surgery in his hand.Originally Posted by bzkfn
However, Kessler has also repeatedly stated that his hand was fine at the night of the fight, and that the hand-problems should not be used as an excuse as he was beaten fair and square.
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