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Kessler will starch Ward like he did Beyer.
A prediction from one of the better writers on another site:
"WARD-KESSLER:
On paper, this one would appear relatively easy to predict, but given Ward’s pedigree, athleticism, and speed, he could well make this a far more difficult fight for the WBA World super middleweight tile holder. Nevertheless, Kessler is the super star and Ward is the upstart challenger.
That said, expect Ward to stay on the outside with good movement content to jab and use his body shots and occasional hooks to keep Kessler at bay. If he can do this, he can win a decision. Joe Calzaghe laid out the blueprint, but Ward is no Calzaghe (not many are). And Kessler didn’t become a champion by winning easy fights. Kessler is the guy who shut down and shut out teak tough Librado Andrade, while Ward has engaged in nothing even approximating that type of opposition.
Sooner or later, I see him closing the gap as he stalks Ward from the outset using his patented one-two (Ward has never before been in such a pressure-filled fight). If the Dane is able to catch him in a corner or on the ropes (or even in the middle of the ring), he will buzz him--and if Kost and Boone can hurt Ward, Kessler will starch him the same way he did Markus Beyer.
The thing is, Kessler can knock Andre out, but Andre cannot knock Kessler out. Ward will be the runner and Kessler will be the chaser. Sooner or later, he will chase down his prey and finish matters decisively."
"WARD-KESSLER:
On paper, this one would appear relatively easy to predict, but given Ward’s pedigree, athleticism, and speed, he could well make this a far more difficult fight for the WBA World super middleweight tile holder. Nevertheless, Kessler is the super star and Ward is the upstart challenger.
That said, expect Ward to stay on the outside with good movement content to jab and use his body shots and occasional hooks to keep Kessler at bay. If he can do this, he can win a decision. Joe Calzaghe laid out the blueprint, but Ward is no Calzaghe (not many are). And Kessler didn’t become a champion by winning easy fights. Kessler is the guy who shut down and shut out teak tough Librado Andrade, while Ward has engaged in nothing even approximating that type of opposition.
Sooner or later, I see him closing the gap as he stalks Ward from the outset using his patented one-two (Ward has never before been in such a pressure-filled fight). If the Dane is able to catch him in a corner or on the ropes (or even in the middle of the ring), he will buzz him--and if Kost and Boone can hurt Ward, Kessler will starch him the same way he did Markus Beyer.
The thing is, Kessler can knock Andre out, but Andre cannot knock Kessler out. Ward will be the runner and Kessler will be the chaser. Sooner or later, he will chase down his prey and finish matters decisively."
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