Froch Kessler Rematch: page 3

Kessler Rips Ward Over Pick: He Can't Sell Tickets

•May 24, 2013

Recently, super middleweight champion Andre Ward made a prediction that IBF champ Carl Froch will win Saturday's unification rematch with Mikkel Kessler in London. Ward further said that he would not be surprised if Froch pulled off the victory with a knockout win. Kessler took offense to Ward's comments and responded. Ward holds victories over both me, winning a technical decision over Kessler in 2009 and a twelve round decision over Froch in 2011.

Weights From London: Froch 167.9, Kessler 166.74

Jake Donovan

•May 24, 2013

By Jake Donovan - Three years after posting the most memorable bout in the Super Six super middleweight round robin tournament, Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler are ready to do it all again. This weekend's rematch in London features two belts at stake. Even more important for the winner is a potential shot at redemption (and lucrative payday) with divisional king Andre Ward, who will be live at ringside as part of the HBO broadcast team. Froch (30-2, 22KO) weighed in at a trim and ready 167.9 lb. as he seeks to avenge his first career loss. Kessler (46-2, 35KO) hit the scales at a lean 166.74 lb., his second lightest weight in more than a decade.

John Murray in Serious Training, Talks Froch-Kessler

Terence Dooley

•May 24, 2013

Manchester’s John Murray is cranking up his training regime now that he has been given the all clear to reapply for his BBBoC boxing licence. There were fears over Murray’s future when he was diagnosed with a swollen pituitary gland ahead of a showdown with Gavin Rees last November. Murray, though, consulted a specialist, was cleared to box and now hopes to pick up his BBBoC licence before fighting his way back into contention. Indeed, the 28-year-old former English, British and Europen lightweight titlist, has stepped up his training schedule in the hope of securing a summer outing. “I’m getting back into it,” said Murray when speaking to BoxingScene.

Froch: Kessler is Not My Friend, I'm Smashing Him!

BoxingScene Staff

•May 24, 2013

Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler, the two super-middleweight champions are ready for war at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. "This is all about revenge," Froch said on Thursday. "Since the first fight with Mikkel Kessler, I've been thinking about the fight and dwelling on the fact that I lost." Kessler beat Froch on points in Denmark in April 2010, and the two have remained in contact. Froch even sent Kessler advice by text message on how to win his last fight, a three-round stoppage of Northern Ireland's Brian Magee. However, he says there is a difference between friendship and respect. "There's respect before and after the fight, but not during the fight.

Carl Froch: I'm Not Cracking, Kessler in For a Shock

Random Hits

•May 24, 2013

Carl Froch says he feels like a racing car at the red lights after weighing in for his blockbuster rematch with Mikkel Kessler at the O2 Arena tomorrow night (Saturday May 25) live on Sky Sports Box Office in ‘Warriors’ Call’ in association with Betfair. The Cobra tipped the scales at 11st 13lbs 9oz, a pound heavier than the Dane who scaled 11st 12lbs 7oz, and the Nottingham star “I am sparking, I'm like a racing car at the red light,” said Froch. “I don't crack up under pressure, I'm relishing the occasion, the whole thing is World class and it's what World Championship boxing is all about.

Mikkel Kessler Admits: I Shouldn't Be Here, But I Am!

BoxingScene Staff

•May 24, 2013

WBA super middleweight Mikkel Kessler this week spoke of his urge to prove his original win over IBF champ Carl Froch (30-2, 22KOs) was no fluke. This Saturdat they go to war in London. The 'Viking Warrior' retired due to a serious eye injury shortly after beating Froch but with time the problem healed and Kessler is just grateful to be back in the ring. "I thought I was finished but I fought my way back," said Kessler (46-2, 35KOs). "I'm ready. Nothing else matters. I really thought it was over.

Photos: Kessler, Froch Relax Ahead of Their Rematch

Boxing Photos

•May 23, 2013

Super middleweight champions Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler relax ahead of their unification on Saturday night in London. Kessler won a twelve round unanimous decision over Froch in 2010 in Denmark, and now Froch receives the homefield advantage. Photos by Thomas Sjoerup & Lawrence Lustig.

Froch in Hot Water Over "Kill" Comments on Kessler

BoxingScene Staff

•May 23, 2013

Carl Froch has apologized for threatening to "kill" Mikkel Kessler in their IBF super-middleweight title bout in London on Saturday night. But the British Boxing Board of Control has started an investigation into the incident. Froch launched a strongly worded attack on his Danish opponent in a pre-fight media briefing on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, the Briton said: "On Saturday night, if I have to, I will kill this f***. Sorry about the language, but I will kill him. “It sounds brutal, it sounds horrible, but this is what it means to me. I'm going to leave it in the ring. And when I'm smashing his face in, I am going to go for the kill. I am going to go for the finish."

Hatton Says Home Crowd Will Boost Froch To Victory

BoxingScene Staff

•May 23, 2013

Ricky Hattons says the sold out crowd at London's O2 Arena will be the difference between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler in Saturday's super middleweight unification rematch. Sky Sports indicates that most of the 19,000 fans will be there for Froch, with at least 2,000 of them traveling from Denmark to support Kessler. The first time around, in 2010, Kessler defeated Froch by decision in Denmark.

Nathan Cleverly: Froch vs. Kessler is a 50-50 Fight

BoxingScene Staff

•May 23, 2013

Reigning WBO world light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly has, along with England's George Groves, been sparring with Mikkel Kessler in his preparations ahead of the rematch with Carl Froch on Saturday night. He has seen at first hand the mental and physical condition of the Copenhagen-based boxer, 33, who has indicated he could retire should he lose to Froch on Saturday, and feels the eagerly-anticipated showdown is too tight to call.