By Mark Vester
Former champion Mikkel Kessler has vowed to remain undefeated on Danish soil. He faces WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch this coming Saturday in the second stage of Showtime's Super Six Boxing Classic.
Kessler has no points in the tournament. He lost a decision to Andre Ward in the first stage of the Super Six, while Froch won a close decision over Andre Dirrell in his first tournament bout. Two defeats are on Kessler's record, but neither of those setbacks took place in Denmark.
"My home fans always give me the extra five per cent. The bottom line is I have never been beaten in Denmark and I never will. I don't think Froch will pick up any points from his visit to Denmark," Kessler told Gavin Glicksman of The Sun.
Kessler is ready to put the loss to Ward behind him and focus on the future with a big win over Froch. He knows a loss to Froch may crush his hope of landing a spot in the semi-finals of the Super Six.
"I had a few bad nights after losing to Ward. Nothing worked for me in Oakland, but now I am back, better and stronger than ever. I don't want to speak about Ward any more — all my focus is on my next fight. It is a fact that I need to win to keep alive my hopes of winning the Super Six. This really is my last chance and I will make the most of it," Kessler said.
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