Ward has several problems in this fight. Number one on the list is his lack of power; he landed flush on Miranda all night, but Miranda finished on his feet. What happened when the top two middleweights landed flush on Miranda? That lack of power is a serious issue.

Ward did a good job of controling the distance against Miranda, but Miranda has no jab, and not much footwork. Kessler has one of the best jabs in the business. And, the strategic clinching Ward used against Miranda gets him countered and beat up against Kessler.

Ward has yet to face an opponent with a world class jab, or a really good 1-2, so he has not had to pay for his habit of holding a low guard. Kessler will make him pay.

Ward is a talented kid, but his lack of world class experience will probably show up early and often. Kessler by KO