A One Eyed Kessler Should Just Retire Now.

[La Cucaracha]

The fact that Kessler is backing out of a fight that is an almost automatic win I believe is a good indication that this injury is not only legit, but also fairly serious.

I am not a Doctor but I don't understand how an eye injury that isn't healed after 6 months is suddenly going to be better after 9 months.

I believe that Sauerland will push for Kessler to fight the winner of The Super Six, not because they think he will be fully recovered, but because they want to recoup some return on their investment.

If I recall correctly they had to pay off Palle for the right to promote Kessler, now it seems they are left out to dry after only 2 fights, one of them an embarrassing loss.

You have to believe that Sauerland expected Kessler to win this tourney going in, at the very least make the final, and ensure 5 good paydays for everyone involved.

There is a long history of fighters returning from eye injuries and being mere shadows of their former selves.

Ray Leonard, Joe Frazier, Lamon Brewster, Israel Vazquez....

I think Kessler should hang up the gloves if this injury is serious enough to sideline him for a year. He is a proud fighter, and he has had a great career, there is no need for him to risk long term damage to return for 1 more payday.

I also believe that Froch-Kessler was one of the best damn fights of the year and a great win for Kessler to end his career on.

[TRAV1$]

Without knowing the seriousness, nobody can really comment on it.

[KickAzz]

kessler doesn't have to retire

[KlownvonnomaD]

I dunno, I remember hearing somewhere that Fraizer was near blind in one eye, and he didn't do too badly.

(I can't actually remember where I heard that, so it could be complete bull)

[La Cucaracha]

Without knowing the seriousness, nobody can really comment on it.

There are no "minor" injuries when it comes to a fighter's eyes.

Kessler and Sauerland will not admit the seriousness of it because they know it could harm their ability to secure future matchups.

Like I said. If it's an eye injury that doesn't heal in 6 months, how the hell does it magically heal after 9?

If he comes back with 1 good eye and gets his ass handed to him it will be a rotten way to end his career.

[TRAV1$]

There are no "minor" injuries when it comes to a fighter's eyes.

Kessler and Sauerland will not admit the seriousness of it because they know it could harm their ability to secure future matchups.

Like I said. If it's an eye injury that doesn't heal in 6 months, how the hell does it magically heal after 9?

If he comes back with 1 good eye and gets his ass handed to him it will be a rotten way to end his career.

I don't believe that
The doctor knows what he's talking about, if they are really covering up a serious injury it's on them
But if rest will really help then they are clearly going to do that.

[La Cucaracha]

I don't believe that
The doctor knows what he's talking about, if they are really covering up a serious injury it's on them
But if rest will really help then they are clearly going to do that.

They are only hoping that rest helps.

In reality he will probably end up having surgery at some point.

Obviously there is a name for whatever Kessler is suffering from, yet curiously they did not elaborate. Most likely because it is worse than they are letting on.

[P-Killer]

I work in an opticians and it is more likely his optician wanted to wait and see if his vision improves.

Basically it just means that one eye can't read the smaller letters that are close to 20/20 most likely.

There are times when you can regain vision when it's to do with impact or surgery. He didn't lose his vision naturally so it could come back, but not always likely.

He got headbutted by Ward quite abit so that could be the cause IMO.

[P-Killer]

I don't believe that
The doctor knows what he's talking about, if they are really covering up a serious injury it's on them
But if rest will really help then they are clearly going to do that.

More like the Optician/Opthalmologist is saying stop doing anything that puts impact on your eye to see if it heals.

There's no yes or no to this and time can only tell.

It could be a retina detachment because that is caused by impacts and physical stuff can make it worse. So no sex aswell unless you're one of these lazy guys who come fast

[La Cucaracha]

More like the Optician/Opthalmologist is saying stop doing anything that puts impact on your eye to see if it heals.

There's no yes or no to this and time can only tell.

It could be a retina detachment because that is caused by impacts and physical stuff can make it worse. So no sex aswell unless you're one of these lazy guys who come fast

Thanks for the insight.

Especially about the no-sex part.

I'm gonna make sure I keep my retinas firmly attached.