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The first stage of the exciting Super Six Super Middleweight tournament concludes tonight when the recognised number 1 in the division, Mikkel Kessler, meets Olympic Gold Medalist Andre Ward for the WBA title in Oakland, California.

For the Dane Kesslerm it's his second spell as a World Champion. After unifying the WBA/WBC titles with a swift victory against Markus Beyer in 2006, Kessler gave Joe Calzaghe arguably his toughest test en route to losing a competitive 12 round points decision in Cardiff in November, 2007.

This is still his only defeat in 43 fights.

Kessler is strong and tough. A solid super middleweight with proven pedigree.

In Ward, he meets an Olympian unbeaten in 20 fights. A pro for five years, he is unbeaten in 20 fights
with 13 knockouts.

Although Ward's pro resume is quite modest, he does hold a win over the res... Full Boxing Article here...