Froch-Kessler - who wins? (poll)

[Fenster]

I wonder how much Kessler's confidence is battered. Froch is unbeaten and will have more belief( although was talking like he's already lost on the radio earlier) I'm going for Froch but both are average in terms of world class imo

I said that. Alan Brazil?

[ICB]

Surely Carl Froch can't keep getting away, with his poor punching technique. And blocking punches with your face, i know Mikkel Kessler is probably a bit past it.

But he's still a much better boxer and has some good pop. Im going with Mikkel Kessler style wise, Carl Froch should be tailor made for a boxer/puncher like Mikkel Kessler. Who likes fighters to come towards him.

[Mar]

Don't throw anything at me...but i see kessler having no problem with froch. For whatever reason what everyone see's in the guy i just don't see. One thing i will give him reguardless of what i say dude has been winning and that the number one thing.

[BIG H]

I wonder how much Kessler's confidence is battered. Froch is unbeaten and will have more belief( although was talking like he's already lost on the radio earlier) I'm going for Froch but both are average in terms of world class imo

I said that. Alan Brazil?

I usually listen to Talk Sport all day (been on the road or working from home) but I actually missed the show this morning. Somebody phoned me and said that if Froch wins it would be a miracle because he was talking like a beaten man on Brazil this morning!

[Fenster]

I wonder how much Kessler's confidence is battered. Froch is unbeaten and will have more belief( although was talking like he's already lost on the radio earlier) I'm going for Froch but both are average in terms of world class imo

I said that. Alan Brazil?

I usually listen to Talk Sport all day (been on the road or working from home) but I actually missed the show this morning. Somebody phoned me and said that if Froch wins it would be a miracle because he was talking like a beaten man on Brazil this morning!

Yeah he was worried about getting robbed but even more worried about getting the plane. He was seriously shitting himself about the flight/ash, sounded like he was still having second thoughts about taking it

[jangeorg]

Kessler by KO 9 - 10 Round

[Rantcatrat]

Tale of the Tape: Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler: Tale Of The Tape

[Majesty]

Surely Carl Froch can't keep getting away, with his poor punching technique. And blocking punches with your face, i know Mikkel Kessler is probably a bit past it.

But he's still a much better boxer and has some good pop. Im going with Mikkel Kessler style wise, Carl Froch should be tailor made for a boxer/puncher like Mikkel Kessler. Who likes fighters to come towards him.

Thing is Kessler only loses to people who can fight on the outside better then him. Froch isnt that person lol So this should be an easy fight for Kessler, if he loses this one he should really rethink his future in the tournament and let Bute take his place

[eagle]

I picked Kessler but I'm not overly confident. I think its fairly even but hometown advantage has to put the fight in Kesslers favour.

[amat]

I don't think Kessler has any issue with Froch. I think Froch will bother him with a little pressure early and land his shots while taking them. This is the best style matchup Kessler will be presented with in the tournament.

Also when he lost to Calzaghe and Ward, it was those guy's adaptability that let them beat Kessler. Kessler was doing good against Calzaghe, winning the exchanges with harder, crisper punches. Calzaghe turned it around in time though by moving more and doing a lot of work with the jab. Ward simply didn't give the same look twice and kept Kessler off rhythm all night.ir Froch won't do any of that lol.

Boxing has so many ups and downs, Kessler is being underrated now by product of perhaps being a bit overrated, people calling him unproven ect. but he's still the division's greatest mainstay for the past 7 or 8 years he should not be written off so quickly.

[Fenster]

I don't think Kessler has any issue with Froch. I think Froch will bother him with a little pressure early and land his shots while taking them. This is the best style matchup Kessler will be presented with in the tournament.

Also when he lost to Calzaghe and Ward, it was those guy's adaptability that let them beat Kessler. Kessler was doing good against Calzaghe, winning the exchanges with harder, crisper punches. Calzaghe turned it around in time though by moving more and doing a lot of work with the jab. Ward simply didn't give the same look twice and kept Kessler off rhythm all night.ir Froch won't do any of that lol.

Boxing has so many ups and downs, Kessler is being underrated now by product of perhaps being a bit overrated, people calling him unproven ect. but he's still the division's greatest mainstay for the past 7 or 8 years he should not be written off so quickly.

If Kessler looks good beating Froch, many righting him off will claim the Ward win was a "bad" night. And they want to see the rematch.

It's all swings and roundabouts this boxing lark.

[amat]

Yup, I know hindsight has it's benefits but you have to be careful that you're not short sighted looking back.

Also, I think this tournament is good in a way for Kessler because he can't go be a recluse like he did after the Calzaghe loss. The activity will serve him well.

[Cressa121]

I think this fight depends on what Kessler has left, if that Ward loss has really battered his confidence then he could well lose to Froch. Stylistically Kessler should win, he's better technically and he won't struggle to hit Froch, but I think it depends on his mindset when he gets in the ring.

[JazMerkin]

Wow big shift for Kessler, when I voted a few days back it was even.

I think Kessler takes this and will be back among the favourites. I think he stops Froch. Considering the lack of grace Froch has when he wins, I can't wait to see what he's like in defeat.

[Rantcatrat]

To me, this is put up or shut up for Kessler. He loses and he's never beat anyone but second tier fighters and lost everytime he stepped up. He wins and he saves some face. I'm looking forward to it because Froch will have to put together a good showing to beat Kessler. Froch's determination and awkwardness versus Kessler's boxing acumen and skill?

Kessler's never lost in Denmark. That may be the difference.

It should be a good scrap because neither of these guys runs. I'm looking forward to it.