Comments Thread For: Froch, Kessler Deadline Looms: 70-30 Chance of Deal

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PROMOTER Eddie Hearn expects that on Monday Mikkel Kessler to agree terms to fight Carl Froch at London’s O2 Arena in late May.

But Hearn has set Kessler and his promoter Kalle Sauerland a deadline of today to make the super-middleweight world title a unification bout.

The £4m showdown would likely be the UK’s biggest scrap this year, if it comes off, and Hearn says it is on the brink of being agreed with home advantage for the Nottingham boxer.

Froch, 35, is desperate for the chance to avenge a points loss to Kessler, 33, in Denmark in April 2010.
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[GRUSTLER]

Sounds like the only thing holding up he fight is Kessler not wanting to fight in Froch's back yard. Like of money at stake. Would seem like a small sacrifice considering Froch fought Kessler in his back yard before.

[ShoulderRoll]

Why would Nottingham not be fair? Didn't Froch fight Kessler in his backyard?

[S. Saddler 1310]

[PunchyPotorff]

The bigger venue and the biggest attendance would come from it being in London. I say make it happen. Can't wait.

[Mike Haynes]

Kessler wants that BELT. All was well until this Adonis mess came up....he has to pay Adonis step aside money to make this fight happen.

[Mindrapist]

He didn't technically fight in Kessler's backyard. They fought in Herning which is about as far from Copenhagen as you can get in Denmark. That's why they're comparing it to London and Nottingham. Because in Denmark that is what it is.

Herning is a promoter town, they've gotten Beyonce, Madonna and people like that to come so they're known for paying hefty site fees. So to say they fought in Kessler's backyard is not true. It's very expensive to travel from Copenhagen to Herning. You either have to fly, pay massive toll fees or pay $150 for a train ride.

[anonymous2.0]

I'm conflicted - as much as I am in favor of giving the mandatory his fair shot, I also want to see the Froch-Kessler fight.

[Jack Napier]

why wouldn't Kessler take it unless he's shook?
the guy has 0 better options than this rematch
especially with Froch willing to drop his belt, there's no excuse
Kessler should be eager to take it since he fell outta the super 6
neither can beat Ward, so it's a fight for the number 2 spot

[CraigM]

put it in London!!


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