Why isn't Kessler chasing the big, competetive fights?

[White Briton]

Since the Calzaghe loss I haven't been too impressed with Kessler. He fought a great fight and lost a close decision to the greatest super middleweight of all time but now his last two fights have been against C level fighters and he shows no signs of wanting to step it up. Anyone know what's going on with him? I heard he is fighting some random South American ranked like.. 14th by the WBA with a 17-2 record.

Kessler could be a big name at super middleweight but he doesn't seem interested in unifying or chasing the #1 spot. What's the deal? Is he just a guy who's ego took a huge battering from Calzaghe and he is not willing to risk getting himself into that situation again? Super middleweight is a packed division, there's alot of great fights out there for Kessler. I don't understand what he's waiting for.

[TheGR8TESTOAT]

Since the Calzaghe loss I haven't been too impressed with Kessler. He fought a great fight and lost a close decision to the greatest super middleweight of all time but now his last two fights have been against C level fighters and he shows no signs of wanting to step it up. Anyone know what's going on with him? I heard he is fighting some random South American ranked like.. 14th by the WBA with a 17-2 record.

Kessler could be a big name at super middleweight but he doesn't seem interested in unifying or chasing the #1 spot. What's the deal? Is he just a guy who's ego took a huge battering from Calzaghe and he is not willing to risk getting himself into that situation again? Super middleweight is a packed division, there's alot of great fights out there for Kessler. I don't understand what he's waiting for.

unfortunately Joe C ruined Kessler much like he did Lacy. Mentally i mean

[BetterCallSaul]

Because he is trapped in a contract, and his promother doesn't want to risk his money horse.

[Mersey]

I thought Kessler was the next big thing. He seems to have just disapeared. He said he wants to be known in America so he needs to do somethin about it!

[White Briton]

Because he is trapped in a contract, and his promother doesn't want to risk his money horse.

Ahh I see. You mean like the German version of Frank Warren? That's a real shame, Kessler looked to be a top notch fighter.

[BetterCallSaul]

Ahh I see. You mean like the German version of Frank Warren? That's a real shame, Kessler looked to be a top notch fighter.

Exactly........

[Shattered Jaw]

The promoters name is Franken Warrnsnitlz.

[Breadbin]

Kessler has great skills id love to see him beat up on Bute. i hate to think what he would do with Froch, scary thought.

[Shattered Jaw]

Kessler has great skills id love to see him beat up on Bute. i hate to think what he would do with Froch, scary thought.

Froch would beat the **** out of Kessler.

Kessler doesn't like getting hit.

[Dubious-Dutch]

Froch would beat the **** out of Kessler.

Kessler doesn't like getting hit.

Kessler would Andrade Froch.