Carl Froch vs. Mikkel Kessler in Talks For Feb. 28

[DrewWoodside]

I think Tylor and Kessler both can win by UD, there is no way Kessler or Taylor ko Froch, but if Froch catch them it's over, for Taylor for sure, and I think that Froch panches harder than Pavlik.

Kessler will make Froch look amateur. There will be a couple moments, possibly even a trip to ***** st for Kessler but the score cards will read UD Kessler.

[jangeorg]

Details to be worked out ... I'm sure it can be moved to marts/early may ... Taylor paid of to wait a few mouths extra in return for a shot at the unified title - as Andrade did waiting for Kessler to face Beyer

[jangeorg]

Nothing has happened to Froch/Taylor.

Froch's promoter can't make Froch/Kessler until Taylor walks away from the table, which we've seen no signs of happening yet.

This is all just hot air, probably a negotiating tactic to get a bigger split from Taylor, or to convince him to come to the UK.

Funny strategy, because Taylor himself is the name and financial draw in the division and could probably sign a fight with Bute or Kessler at any time.

I don't think Taylor is in any rush to fight Froch, because with TV money coming in over here it will most likely take place in the UK.

(We all know Americans have trouble finding their passports)

Froch vs Kessler would be a big event - Kessler is part-British anyway and well known, so they could probably sell out the City Ground 30k spectators.

Taylor could fight Bute, then fight the winner of this - then you have one guy with all three belts

[SHB]

So guys, will Froch get Respect if he Beats Kessler???

Darren Barker has Spared with both and Says Froch is Far Better.

Froch by KO IMO

He'll get a ****load of respect, because he'll be the heavy underdog. Of course the haters will keep on hating but nothing can ever change that.

It's a huge gamble for Froch and he's clearly going for the Calzaghe fight, which he could earn if he beats Kessler. At least it's possible then, cos it isn't now. A much harder fight than Taylor as well and he'll probably get KO'd if it comes to pass. One things for sure, if his defence is as bad as it was in his last 2 fights then it'll be over by the end of the 4th.

[Mr. Philadel]

Good fight ......I like Kessler in this one......I feel as though Froch hasn't fought anyone with enough pop in the right hand to make him pay for carrying his left so low....Kessler or JT were the fighters I felt would KO him.

[Pugilistic™]

Kessler by brutal tko.

Froch has no chance imo.

[Enemy/Friend]

I don't think Taylor is in any rush to fight Froch, because with TV money coming in over here it will most likely take place in the UK.

(We all know Americans have trouble finding their passports)


Froch vs Kessler would be a big event - Kessler is part-British anyway and well known, so they could probably sell out the City Ground 30k spectators.

Taylor could fight Bute, then fight the winner of this - then you have one guy with all three belts

There have been many American fighters who have traveled outside the United States. Steve Cunningham is a perfect example. He fought in Poland twice as well as Germany and even in Africa. Even tho Lacy was destroyed by Calzaghe he still went to Manchester to fight him. Winky Wright also did a tour of Europe. It is not that rare but it should happen more often.

[ListenUpWell]

I like this fight. Most will pick Kessler as the more skilled fighter, but Froch's last fight (a.k.a war) proved he has a very good chin; it'll be interesting to see if he can take Kessler's shots and slow him down with some of his own. Should be another good tear-up.

[Zmlacksz]

This fight will be funny. Kessler will destroy this inbred english northern monkey.

[AndyShitHot]

I would prefer to see Froch vs Taylor first as I like Froch and Kessler but i'm looking forward to seeing what actually gets made at SMW next year cos at the moment its just all talk but there are some amazing match-ups that could be happening in '09.