By Mark Vester
Carl Froch plans to make a serious point when he defense his WBC super middleweight title against Mikkel Kessler on April 17 in Denmark. The fight is part of the second stage of fights in Showtime's Super Six tournament. Kessler was the favorite to win it all but he was battered in the first stage by Andre Ward. Froch had more luck on his side. He won a close decision over Andre Dirrell. Froch is getting pumped at the thought of fighting Kessler in his backyard.
"Kessler was the tournament favourite according to some bookies - and I will not be taking him lightly. But he is going to feel my wrath in Denmark on April 17," Froch wrote in the Nottingham Evening Post. "The thought of fighting him in his home country spurs me on and I think that will be that extra motivation I need. Maybe his fans will think this is an edge for Kessler. But he is the one with the pressure, coming off a loss with a lot of expectation."
Froch is not overlooking the Danish fighter but at the same time he is not too impressed with his abilities.
"Kessler is naturally left handed, but fights right-handed like myself and thus has a great left jab. He is a big strong guy and can punch with either hand. He does nothing spectacular but everything he does, he does well," Froch said.
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