Andre Ward and Kessler fights..

**Rantcatrat** · 09-14-2009 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by SEB

Well it's always kinda sad to think a guy with Taylor's skills need to hang them up, but true, should he be losing this one, he should consider what he wants to do. I had high hope and expectations for him till Pavlik and Froch fights. but still the guy has skills !!

I would never ever believe that he won't work on his stamina level (Taylor) after what he went through the Froch experience. this guy should be running like never.

Now, Abraham is a strong person, he really can punch hard and has good stamina. He can also box, it's going to be a "win or die" situation for both, definitely watch this one !!

Hey, Wacko, really happy to see you back here. Guess you're still on Boxing :-)

Well, he moved training from Florida to Houston for this fight. Maybe it will play a role in his stamina. At times, Abraham looks invincible, but he can be beat because he takes a lot of time to hit his stride. A boxer/puncher with movement who can stay away from him has a chance of winning a fight against Abraham on the cards.

Ward looked good. Kessler looked good. I'm not sure Ward has the punching power to keep Kessler off him for 12 rounds, but he may be sufficiently ellusive to keep out of range and win on points. Does Kessler throw anything but a jab and a right (his jab is excellent though)? And I agree with someone post that he looked a little bit slower than he has in the past.

**ross** · 09-14-2009 12:24 PM

I think him looking slower was %20 ring rust and %80 finding southpaws awkward, he doesnt let his rights go as freely and hesitates and I think that has a lot to do with Calzaghe.

As for him only throwing a jab and straight right, he has a nice uppercut that nearly took Joes head off

He did open up here a couple of times and show some speed but I think he hesitates against a southpaw that Ward naturally is, its going to be quite a competetive bout I think but if you had to pit any of these fighters with the best chance of beating Calzaghe in a comeback it would have to be Kessler.

**Fenster** · 09-14-2009 01:17 PM

Kessler looked a bit rusty but vicious when got the openings.

Ward looked real sharp. Not sure about his punching power though. Nothing wrong with a 3rd round stoppage but against a guy Duddy knocked all over the shop in one. Just about did it in time.