Mikkel Kessler vs Lucian Bute..

After seeing Kessler back in action today, how is boxingscene feeling about this possible match up? althought bute has never tough fights like kessler has, kessler has lost every fight where he had to step up (save the froch fight).

bute by ko/tko......kessler is in mid range entirely too much, deadly vs bute

Kessler looked great tonight. Sharp, powerful, accurate. I have it a pick at this point. Kessler has more experience fighting big name fighters. Bute, on the other hand, has a number of deadly kos to his resume and is a tremendous body puncher. Bute is up next, so we'll see how that looks. Bute vs Kessler Froch vs Ward Winner fight winner. 168 is a brilliant division!

He looked good for what he was facing. He still can't deal with a lot of movement and guys punching from angles which Bute will do but he'll give him opportunities standing in front w/his right hand low looking for his power shots so Kessler should be able to counter and outwork him

I think Kess looked good tonight. He basically won the fight with the body shots but his jabs was not really connecting that much. This should be a concern.

After seeing Kessler back in action today, how is boxingscene feeling about this possible match up? I don't know if Kessler was bothered by his right hand but his hand speed was not that impressive. Maybe wanna protect his eye? I think Kessler has the tenacity/stamina but his reflex and right hand was not crisp. If it goes the distance, I think Bute will take it.

Even fight. Leaning towards Bute based on his counter-punching and speed.

I think Kess looked good tonight.

Bute wins via body shot. KO 4

Can someone confirm whether Kessler has a clause saying he gets to fight the Super Six winner?

Bute has suspect chin

I think it's close. 55-45 in Kessler's favor.

Kessler wins TKO