Ward Outpoints Kessler!!!!!

[Kel]

Yes, unlike a real fighter who would use his speed to fight, Ward used it to clinch everytime he missed or was closed down. The ref gladly allowed him to butt Kessler 5 times (by accident of course) and only split the fighters once Ward was done hitting in the clinch.

Ward won on cuts

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[Gandalf]

Ward is horrible, it's no wonder he appears to be all chummy, chummy with Dirrell. They probably practice ballroom dancing together whilst reciting prayers of god into each others ears.

Ward got the result, but I don't think he was terribly impressive. I was much more impressed with his ability to butt and hold and seldom manage to catch the referees attention whilst doing it. That's some ability right there.

[Rantcatrat]

Listen, I agree with the above posts to an extent. However, Kessler is a champion - why he couldn't he adjust to the holding? This fight showed where to fight Kessler - on the inside! I understand the frustration though. Ward didn't engage and held whenever it was imminent.

[Taeth]

Ward is horrible, it's no wonder he appears to be all chummy, chummy with Dirrell. They probably practice ballroom dancing together whilst reciting prayers of god into each others ears.

Ward got the result, but I don't think he was terribly impressive. I was much more impressed with his ability to butt and hold and seldom manage to catch the referees attention whilst doing it. That's some ability right there.

yeah and Froch is such a tremendous talent I would prefer a boxer who knows how to move than a guy who needs to punch in the clinch to land anything. I haven't seen Ward-Kessler so I can't comment on that, but Dirrell was robbed against Froch because Froch didn't land legal punches, and Dirrell made him look stupid.

[Mad_Dog]

r u fackers mad, the kid totally outclassed the guy. dude could not fight his way out of a clinch and he could not deal with the speed. End of story.

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[Dark Lord Al]

The one dimentional Kessler was exposed by a 20 fight novice , takes away the shine of a certain Mr Calzaghe's best win dont you think guys ?

[GuyIncognito76]

Ward was lucky not to be DQed. The headbutt that opened up the cut that ultimatley ended the fight was vicous and deliberate.

Ward was comfortably winning the fight and then resorted to illegal tactics to ensure that Kessler had no possible way of getting back into the fight; he had to fight the second half of the fight blind in one eye after another headbutt. I swear the guy thinks he's Evander Holyfield!

People, like Antonio Tarver, who think that Ward should have been awarded three points are wrong headed and simply do not wish to follow the rules of the sport. The fight was stopped due to an accidental headbutt and therefore goes to the scorecards; the only argument I have with this us the use of the word 'accidental'.

[piye]

Despite all the Hype Kessler has again shown he is unable to adapt.

[jangeorg]

Ward was lucky not to be DQed. The headbutt that opened up the cut that ultimatley ended the fight was vicous and deliberate.

Ward was comfortably winning the fight and then resorted to illegal tactics to ensure that Kessler had no possible way of getting back into the fight; he had to fight the second half of the fight blind in one eye after another headbutt. I swear the guy thinks he's Evander Holyfield!

People, like Antonio Tarver, who think that Ward should have been awarded three points are wrong headed and simply do not wish to follow the rules of the sport. The fight was stopped due to an accidental headbutt and therefore goes to the scorecards; the only argument I have with this us the use of the word 'accidental'.

A headbutt to the cheekbone caused the first cut in round two.Ward was headbutting in every round
Kessler said to his trainer between round 3-4 "I can not see anything"

It is extremely hard to fight a dirty fighter and tonight was ward`s worst night when it comes to dirty tactics and the reff allow him to do all the dirty tricks

[ragingbull1985]

The one dimentional Kessler was exposed by a 20 fight novice , takes away the shine of a certain Mr Calzaghe's best win dont you think guys ?

No offence but calzaghe was the best boxer in this division for years, lets not forget that jeff lacey was one of the most feared boxers in the division and calzaghe made him look very stupid, kessler got screwed by a bad referee.

[GuyIncognito76]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvWLoWdXJao

The headbutt that leads to the stoppage is replayed at 4:43 but you see an earlier headbutt at the beginning of the clip, and despite what the commentators say, that looks deliberate as well. It's certainly an unnatural head movement!

[Dark Lord Al]

The one dimentional Kessler was exposed by a 20 fight novice , takes away the shine of a certain Mr Calzaghe's best win dont you think guys ?

No offence but calzaghe was the best boxer in this division for years, lets not forget that jeff lacey was one of the most feared boxers in the division and calzaghe made him look very stupid, kessler got screwed by a bad referee.

Lacy was proved to be a total bum .

[Jody Lane]

r u fackers mad, the kid totally outclassed the guy. dude could not fight his way out of a clinch and he could not deal with the speed. End of story.

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ok i added to your rep

[Pugilistic]

Ward is horrible, it's no wonder he appears to be all chummy, chummy with Dirrell. They probably practice ballroom dancing together whilst reciting prayers of god into each others ears.

Ward got the result, but I don't think he was terribly impressive. I was much more impressed with his ability to butt and hold and seldom manage to catch the referees attention whilst doing it. That's some ability right there.

Ward totally dominated the fighter regarded as the best in the tourney, Kessler was a clear favourite going in.

Kessler would of been lucky to win a round of that fight, Ward controlled the fight when he was on the back foot or coming forward, his speed confused Kessler and his in fighting frustrated Kessler.

Ward did clinch but he didn't do it excessively like some folks on here are making out.

Give the guy some credit, he fought a very smart fight.

[ragingbull1985]

Yes, unlike a real fighter who would use his speed to fight, Ward used it to clinch everytime he missed or was closed down. The ref gladly allowed him to butt Kessler 5 times (by accident of course) and only split the fighters once Ward was done hitting in the clinch.

Ward won on cuts

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I agree i personally dont think that much to ward think he is just another dirty fighter who will win world titles but couldnt unify the division, kessler is still the best in the division.