Kessler needs to man up and fight Froch.

[pcr405]

Kessler needs to fight someone proper soon, imo his next fight has to be big or have a bigfight lined up or he would lose lots of respect.

[Derranged_]

The thing that bothers me about Kessler is that he's beating his mandatories handily and is only fighting on average two times a year. Why can't he fight 2-4 months after beating his mandatory? It's not like he needs time to recover but he's winning so easily. Fighting 3 times in one year wouldn't kill him...

[BattlingNelson]

The thing that bothers me about Kessler is that he's beating his mandatories handily and is only fighting on average two times a year. Why can't he fight 2-4 months after beating his mandatory? It's not like he needs time to recover but he's winning so easily. Fighting 3 times in one year wouldn't kill him...

He was in excellent shape after Sartison and wanted a fight again quick. He had this mandatory against Haussler but negotiations dragged on forever so he had a longer break than he wanted. Same after Haussler. He was in great shape looking for fights but for various reasons nothing materialized.

Next time he fights it will be nearly a year since he was in the ring last time. What a waste of a prime. What a shame.

[Derranged_]

I agree, Kessler's potential is not being realized. Btw, has he stated when he would like to retire? I would hate for him to decide to hang them up in a couple years after not achieving much post Calzaghe...

[Kesslerfan#1]

I think this court thing is destroying him and it sux.
He hasint updated anything on his website for ages...I mean he could at least holla at his fans here and there and say hey guys sorry about all this **** but when im back im looking at fighting top guys or whatever ya know?
He must be depressed about all this as he was posting news all the time.
Its a real shame...im such a big Mogens Palle fan right now.
Its sad to say but I think Kessler fans will be happy when the old bugger drops dead...hopefully soon too!

[Chew BackAtacha]

he's a massive sm......no way he'll be making that weight in a year or so's time, which is a shame

he destroys everybody at super mid, easy, except maybe bute

[AssasinKing]

I dont understand why he doesnt take bigger fights on now...he took on calzaghe the biggest fight he could of at SMW...He lost his 0 on his resume....all he can gain from now is respect....but hes making it even harder for himself! Im sure he would beat Froch....drop the belt and fight for the better one!

[Mugwump]

If I were Kessler's trainer I'd be very worried about the standard of opponent he's faced post-Calzaghe. I mean, if he has plans to unify or create a unchallangeable legacy he should be fighting top quality boxers to maintain focus.

The problem in fighting second-tier guys is picking up second-tier habits and taking them with you when you return to fighting the premier boxers.

I'd pick the Kessler that fought Calzaghe to beat Froch. But after fighting in the wilderness this long I've no idea what state he's in. For many fighters "prime" is fleeting. Spending two years away from the premier league just when you've reached it is madness.