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Quote Originally Posted by TYSONBRUNO
It was rumoured before the fight that Kessler had injured his hand he denied it but perhaps he denied it because the fight was so big and so close he could'nt really pull out this is just a thought your thoughts guys.
They asked him before the fight, he said no. They asked him after the fight if this was the case...he said no. It was just a rumour, which has been catagorically denied on all fronts. No excuse, Calzaghe just beat him.
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.

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.