Froch v Kessler - Who won? (Poll)

[Gandalf]

I had it 115-113 in a very competitive fight where the loser (Froch) definitely didn't lose face of value due to the packed action and the great heart he showed. IT is a clear but decision in a very tough and competitive fight for the Viking.

I watched it properly for the first time today and I would go with that. But it was far closer than what that 117-111 judge was trying to suggest. That man needs darts to be thrown into his eyes as he obviously has no need for them. Froch could have won it it if only he had just let it all go. You can't go overseas and let anything hold back and unfortunately for him he just wouldn't throw enough. Kessler knew it was do or die and gave it his all, but I really didn't see all that much improvement on what he did against Ward. It was pretty much the same Kessler technically, just one willing to go that extra yard.

I agree with what CFH has said on other threads in that Kessler doesn't quite seem the same as a couple of years ago. He isn't as precise and doesn't seem to react as well.

[ono]

I had it 115-113 in a very competitive fight where the loser (Froch) definitely didn't lose face of value due to the packed action and the great heart he showed. IT is a clear but decision in a very tough and competitive fight for the Viking.

I watched it properly for the first time today and I would go with that. But it was far closer than what that 117-111 judge was trying to suggest. That man needs darts to be thrown into his eyes as he obviously has no need for them. Froch could have won it it if only he had just let it all go. You can't go overseas and let anything hold back and unfortunately for him he just wouldn't throw enough. Kessler knew it was do or die and gave it his all, but I really didn't see all that much improvement on what he did against Ward. It was pretty much the same Kessler technically, just one willing to go that extra yard.

I agree with what CFH has said on other threads in that Kessler doesn't quite seem the same as a couple of years ago. He isn't as precise and doesn't seem to react as well.

I put that down in part to them fighting in a very small ring. Much less space for Kessler to use his excellent footwork. There was never a big gap between the fighters and everything looked a little smothered. In a larger ring, i think Kessler looks crisper and more in control as he'd have more room.

[Gandalf]

Also Kesslers gash along the eye looked huge. A really long slice of a wound. He's going to need plenty of time off to give that a chance to heal properly and it looked like it might have been in part from the previous Ward fight. That's unfortunate because it was probably caused by that 'son of god' chap who really should change his nickname to 'the battering ram'! Nasty looking wound.

[Cressa121]

I thought it was close with a lot of tight rounds in there. I've yet to rewatch but the first time I thought 115-113 Kessler was about right. Hopefully there'll be a rematch at some stage

[Rantcatrat]

Kessler won't make it to the next round of the tournament.

[lawman]

I like Froch, I wanted Froch to win..badly, but he didn't do enough in my view. Kessler looked like he wanted it more. Having said that I thought Froch looked tired and drained walking to the ring. Caveat: watched via a stream that cut out for the 12th which I haven't seen yet.