Kessler-Ward: Andre Fighting For American Pride

[Shadows]

I like the title. It's so cold war.

American Pride runs strong as Ward feels he has to crush the evil Danes, and their sleek, efficient, modernity.

LOL.

[Jan(DK)]

If Ward goes in there and stops the dane I guess people will finally wake up.

Hey - shouldnt you be at work earning some points ???

You have a 50k bet with me and 70k bet with Peder !!!!!!

[Blue Heffner]

Ward has the tools to beat the one dimensional Kessler. Kessler is good, but he's a straight-up fighter, and he backs up in staight lines, and Calzaghe whooped him. Ward by way of UD.

Agreed

This is a very common misconception. Watch the Andrade fight for reference. Kessler's footwork is one of his main assets.

Disagree

[BennyST]

This is a very common misconception. Watch the Andrade fight for reference. Kessler's footwork is one of his main assets.

I was just wondering about that post too. Kessler is most definitely not a straight-line fighter. He does have very good footwork and moves very well in circles. It will be a very good fight.

[Shadows]

I was just wondering about that post too. Kessler is most definitely not a straight-line fighter. He does have very good footwork and moves very well in circles. It will be a very good fight.

I believe his footwork is underrated. I think people tend to say it sucks because he doesn't move around the ring at a blazing speed.

However, if you watch him long enough, you'll notice that he uses his footwork to get in and out of range quickly, and to make quick little turns and cuts to make his opponents miss.

[freedom213]

This is a very common misconception. Watch the Andrade fight for reference. Kessler's footwork is one of his main assets.

IM backing Ward for this but honestly to me I think this fight will be very close and may come down to who wants it more. If one guy is able to blow the other out of the water it will be a very impressive victory.

[freedom213]

I believe his footwork is underrated. I think people tend to say it sucks because he doesn't move around the ring at a blazing speed.

However, if you watch him long enough, you'll notice that he uses his footwork to get in and out of range quickly, and to make quick little turns and cuts to make his opponents miss.

Ward I dont think has ever seen a guy with all of the skills that Kess has. But I think Ward's speed of hand and foot will likely give Mikkel serious problems. I think Kessler will have to go out and get Wards respect early, try to get him boxing only moving backwards in a more predictable fashion.

[Shadows]

Ward I dont think has ever seen a guy with all of the skills that Kess has. But I think Ward's speed of hand and foot will likely give Mikkel serious problems. I think Kessler will have to go out and get Wards respect early, try to get him boxing only moving backwards in a more predictable fashion.

Early on, I'm expecting Kessler to jab a lot to the body, and not throw many right hands and left hooks until later in the fight.

Kessler was able to stalk and cut the ring off against Mundine, who I think Ward will try to emulate. The only thing is, I view Ward as a much more talented fighter.

Ward is faster, no question, but I don't believe the difference between the two is as big as some are saying. Plus, I believe Kessler's timing and experience will allow him to offset Ward's speed.

[Jan(DK)]

IM backing Ward for this but honestly to me I think this fight will be very close and may come down to who wants it more. If one guy is able to blow the other out of the water it will be a very impressive victory.

I think your are right. I expect a competitive fight. Ward look very good vs. Miranda, but only for the first half of the fight.

Kessler looked rusty vs. Perdomo, but Kessler.s killer instinct, power, aggression and hunger seemed to be at its best ever. I.l guess a lose can do that to a proud fighter

[ShoulderRoll]

The thing with Ward is that we really don't know what he's capable against elite fighters at the pro level. This is a huge step up in class for him and there are too many questions about him to make an accurate pick.

Those questions will be answered one way or another though come fight time.