Officials for Froch-Kessler named

[BattlingNelson]

right enough? might read up a bit about that. and not plan any holidays to iceland (cant say i ever thought of going to iceland on holiday mind you).

I'd love to go to Iceland actually. It should be awesome. And it's old danish territory.

Lot's of vulcanic info on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katla

[Shadows]

Yeah mainly because I had to move about a lot to find different places to sleep different days lol

How do you think the fight will go? I remember our talks a few months back about Kessler demolishing Froch. I must admit I am a tad worried on Kessler's behalf. I just hope he is still as hardened as ever and can take some punishment if needs be. But still, I'm picking Kessler, don't know how he'll do it, could be either way, lean to a decision though. Yourself?

Yeah, I can see how that would suck.

I like Kessler in this fight. Despite being totally dominated by Ward, it wasn't like he was brutal beaten. He did get cut open from butts, but it wasn't like he was getting drilled with bombs all night.

The key for Kessler will be to control the distance and establish his jab. Though, I'd like to see him mix it up every now and then and throw some more lead hooks or rights for example, perhaps that's something Montoya changes. He also won't have to look for openings to counter as Froch will lunge in off balance or throw lead looping shots.

As long as he's able to control the distance and picks off Froch as he comes in, he should be fine. But if he's not and Froch is able to pressure him and take away Kessler's jab and take advantage of Kessler when he pulls out straight back he could be in big trouble.

[PittyPat]

I keep looking at that Reid-Ottke .GIF and wondering as to why the ref warned him. Could it be that he considered the shot to be an open glove? I know it's easy to say he was biased in Germany, but maybe there was something else to it.

[Shattered Jaw]

This is an amazing fight. It's now even more amazing Froch HAS to knock Kessler out to win... with guys like the Ottke-Reid Ref JUDGING the fight he'll have to pull a Pac-Clottey to draw on the cards.

[Shattered Jaw]

I keep looking at that Reid-Ottke .GIF and wondering as to why the ref warned him. Could it be that he considered the shot to be an open glove? I know it's easy to say he was biased in Germany, but maybe there was something else.

If you look closely you can actually see the bulge in the refs trousers.....






























......Which is a roll of cash from Ottke's handlers of course.

[swizz]

super six officials have been horrible so far, hopefully it will get better

[starjammer]

Yeah, I can see how that would suck.

I like Kessler in this fight. Despite being totally dominated by Ward, it wasn't like he was brutal beaten. He did get cut open from butts, but it wasn't like he was getting drilled with bombs all night.

The key for Kessler will be to control the distance and establish his jab. Though, I'd like to see him mix it up every now and then and throw some more lead hooks or rights for example, perhaps that's something Montoya changes. He also won't have to look for openings to counter as Froch will lunge in off balance or throw lead looping shots.

As long as he's able to control the distance and picks off Froch as he comes in, he should be fine. But if he's not and Froch is able to pressure him and take away Kessler's jab and take advantage of Kessler when he pulls out straight back he could be in big trouble.

That's great analysis, buddy. Completely agree with you.

Hoping Kessler gets the win! Looking forward to discussing it after.

[BattlingNelson]

I keep looking at that Reid-Ottke .GIF and wondering as to why the ref warned him. Could it be that he considered the shot to be an open glove? I know it's easy to say he was biased in Germany, but maybe there was something else to it.

Yeah that's what I said:

Boy that was a foul shot. can't Reid make a proper fist?

Some posters needs to cut down on the bias.

[βetamax]

I keep looking at that Reid-Ottke .GIF and wondering as to why the ref warned him. Could it be that he considered the shot to be an open glove? I know it's easy to say he was biased in Germany, but maybe there was something else to it.

I think he might actually be warning him for leading with his head but I could be wrong. If if that is the case it's almost just as bad as warning him for that punch. Anyone know what that fist to hand motion means?

[gingeralbino]

This is an amazing fight. It's now even more amazing Froch HAS to knock Kessler out to win... with guys like the Ottke-Reid Ref JUDGING the fight he'll have to pull a Pac-Clottey to draw on the cards.

one of the judges awarded Froch the win v Dirrel so it might not be too bad. Hopefully anyway.