It might not be a good idea for Kessler to back up against Froch..............

[Dynamite Kid]

It might not be a good idea for Kessler to back up against Froch. I think Kessler would neutralize Froch most if he could back him up, that said i think Kessler will also outbox him from the centre of the ring, Froch's hands are too slow and so are his feet, however if Kessler backs up he will IMO surrender momentum to Froch and Froch might rough him up, trap him on the ropes, and try to put it on him.

One thing i noticed about Kessler in the Ward, Calzaghe fights that were pivotal in both fights imo, he goes straight back when he is attacked, Ward took advantage by throwing the right hand then when he occasionally fell short following up with the upjab and because Kessler goes straight back in a line he could not get out the way of it, consequently Ward was able to keep the combo coming and land, its that old saying, if your on a rail way line and a train is coming what you gonna do, step off the line, or keep going straight back? Calzaghe also took advantage of this imo but he did it a bit differently, he disorganized Kessler by shoe shinning when he would go back in a line, but what he and Ward both did was kept the combo going because they knew Kessler would navigate straight back when a punch is thrown at him, of coarse they are not Froch and Kessler might still win backing up, he did it against Andrade, that said i think this is Froch's only way to get off and win imo.


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[The_Demon]

I agree DK

kessler needs to hold the centre of the ring and let froch walk into counters then look to back him up.mikkel just isnt that good when hes backing up and looks very vunerable

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I really hope Kessler doesn't lose to this guy...I just think Froch is garbage...

If Kessler loses to Froch it hurts Calzaghe's resume even more IMO...

Froch likes to make it rough but I think Kessler is more skilled...Kessler better hold his ground...

[Dynamite Kid]

I agree DK

kessler needs to hold the centre of the ring and let froch walk into counters then look to back him up.mikkel just isnt that good when hes backing up and looks very vunerable

Yeah you called it right, he really does look vulnerable.

[Shadows]

Kessler needs to dictate the distance. Froch shouldn't be able to get on the inside and must stay on the outside.

Since Froch is pretty slow and has a leaky defense, it's definitely possible. Still, I'd like to see Kessler lead with something other than a jab every now and then. I'm curious to see what he and Montoya have changed.

[Dynamite Kid]

Kessler needs to dictate the distance. Froch shouldn't be able to get on the inside and must stay on the outside.

Since Froch is pretty slow and has a leaky defense, it's definitely possible. Still, I'd like to see Kessler lead with something other than a jab every now and then. I'm curious to see what he and Montoya have changed.

Froch shouldn't be able to get on the inside and must stay on the outside.

Since Froch is pretty slow and has a leaky defense, it's definitely possible.

Great point, i definitely think Kessler needs to drop a few right hands on him to establish some respect and to keep him in his place, otherwise he will look to run him out the ring, not that he will succeed at that either but.........

[Grand Champ]

Kessler definitely needs to hold the center of the ring. If he gets backed up against Froch, Froch might give Kessler some trouble on the inside and rough him up a bit. Also, it's no secret Kessler isn't no Dirrell when it comes to escaping a corner. Center of the ring is where it's at for Kessler.

[MurderDeathKill]

Kessler needs to use footwork against Froch. But it needs to be in and out. backing up all night won't help him. Just stick and move, make it a basic boxing match.

[The_Demon]

Kessler definitely needs to hold the center of the ring. If he gets backed up against Froch, Froch might give Kessler some trouble on the inside and rough him up a bit. Also, it's no secret Kessler isn't no Dirrell when it comes to escaping a corner. Center of the ring is where it's at for Kessler.

Kessler should be comfortable holding the centre of the ring against someone with frochs style and lack of speed imo

[Shadows]

Froch shouldn't be able to get on the inside and must stay on the outside.

Since Froch is pretty slow and has a leaky defense, it's definitely possible.

Great point, i definitely think Kessler needs to drop a few right hands on him to establish some respect and to keep him in his place, otherwise he will look to run him out the ring, not that he will succeed at that either but.........

Kessler getting Froch's respect early is important. Froch think his chin is granite and he's claimed after both the Taylor and Dirrell fights that he wasn't hurt.

Kessler won't have a hard time finding opportunities to counter as well. Froch throws a lot from out of range and off balance and will lead with looping shots. Let's not forget the fact he likes to throw an uppercut from a good ten feet out.

As long as Kessler controls the distance, he should win.