Kessler camp shocked over judges

[OumaFan]

they need to get on the phone to that guy who gave the 11th round to Carl Froch asap, restore some integrity to this process.

[Cortez The Killer]

Man, America is not a wholly united country that is completely prejudiced for it's fighters.

So, two american judges doesn't mean a whole lot.

I like Kessler and I'd like to see him win. Just because I like him. But just like Ward put it, Kessler is a typical european fighter with a few extra tricks on top. Kessler is too upright, too strict. A flexible adaptble style will beat him.

Ward is inexperienced, but he is a versatile man.

It's not going to be a robbery. Ward will take the UD and it won't be because it's his hometown.

[OumaFan]

Where's Gale Van Hoye?

We need a revenge robbery. Even if Andre Ward wins without any controversy if he really won like 8 rounds make it 120-108. I'm feeling patriotic.

[amat]

I agree that both are good judges. One good thing about the judges around here (Bay Area/Sacramento) is they are pretty good in most cases. Marty Sammon is another one that is a really solid judge imo. But they go under the radar a bit because they're not from Nevada.

I agree that America is due to kick some ass and play dirty ourselves This stuff is so overblown though. Malignaggi cried and cried about the Texas judges but those guys gave Michael Katsidis a split decision in their fight. I think one of the Miranda-Ward judges (I think it was Marty Sammon actually ) had it 116-112 which was probably 2 or 3 rounds too many for Miranda.

[Fenster]

What a joke. Only in America.

I'm surprised they let a SA in. Normally it would have been two Californians and the neutral from New York.

[hitmanhatton]

kessler should just pull out of this fight if everything stays as it is.. too much to risk otherwise, Ward can lose out on his title shot for being such a b***h about it all

[jangeorg]

kessler should just pull out of this fight if everything stays as it is.. too much to risk otherwise, Ward can lose out on his title shot for being such a bitch about it all

The Super Six rules should be followed in this fight...max. 1 american judge and the ref cannot be american. If they can´t live up to the rules then the fight should be called off...period

[jangeorg]

What a joke. Only in America.

I'm surprised they let a SA in. Normally it would have been two Californians and the neutral from New York.

Ward's judges have already filled out their cards. The referee is there to protect him from getting knocked out.

All Ward has to do is run and be standing at the end of the fight

[Fenster]

Only in America do "world" title fights take place between an American-vs-Foreigner with THREE home country American judges (for example.. Hatton-Floyd).

I have looked into this before (just in case you're wondering I was wearing a yellow anorak ).

I couldn't find one example of a fight anywhere else - Britain, Germany, Japan etc - that involved a foreigner for a "world" title where all home country judges were used.

[hitmanhatton]

could this be more to do with the fact that the commisions have more american judges to call on than any other nationality ?

[jangeorg]

I agree that both are good judges. One good thing about the judges around here (Bay Area/Sacramento) is they are pretty good in most cases. Marty Sammon is another one that is a really solid judge imo. But they go under the radar a bit because they're not from Nevada.

The terms of the tournament require neutral judges for each fight. Goosen is trying to cheat.

[The Fightfan]

To tell you the truth I really don't think it really matters who will be judging or where the venue is. Kessler will easily stop Ward. To me the most protected, overrated fighter right next to David Haye. Don't get your panties in a twist I am done my little rant.

[Kirkland Laing]

What's the latest then? They must have sorted this one way or another before now.

[skel1983]

Best course of action now would be to get Terry O Conner to ref it, sort of even it out for Kessler .

[jangeorg]

What's the latest then? They must have sorted this one way or another before now.

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