Kessler: Froch's Size, Reach Could Overcome Abraham

By Ruslan Chikov

Former three time champion Mikkel Kessler has given his thoughts on this Saturday's super middleweight fight between Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch, which takes place in Helsinki, Finland. Abraham-Froch is the final third stage bout in the Super Six Boxing Classic. Kessler withdrew from the Super Six tournament with an eye injury. Kessler to seems to give the edge to Froch, based on his advantages in size and reach. The Danish fighter is not overlooking his Sauerland stablemate Abraham. He thinks "King Arthur" can win, if he applies pressure from the early bell and doesn't allow Froch to use his legs. 

"This fight can go both ways. Abraham is incredibly strong. If he can keep the pressure on Froch and control the center of the ring from the start, he'll have a good chance", Kessler said. "Froch is moving around very well and he has the advantage due to his size and reach. This could very well be the decisive factor in this match-up. In any event, this will be one hell of a fight.