Shortlist for Kessler return includes Ward, Golovkin, Froch.

[BattlingNelson]

hbo probably woulnd't even pick the fight up, but kessler would have to take a massive paycut if he did.

HBO just can't pay that much for a single card. they did it for bradley - alexander, and it killed their budget for the year. it was almost 25% of their budget for boxing if the reports about the budget were true.

But what amount for Ward are we talking about here?

[Light_Speed]

I'm not interested in a rematch against Ward, he was outclassed headbutt or not. A third fight against Froch would be exciting but Groves might spoil that. I don't think GGG would take the fight when he's on the verge of possibly fighting Martinez, providing Martinez beats Cotto.

Why not Kessler vs Bika or Kessler vs Abraham/Stieglitz 3 winner?

[BattlingNelson]

I'm not interested in a rematch against Ward, he was outclassed headbutt or not. A third fight against Froch would be exciting but Groves might spoil that. I don't think GGG would take the fight when he's on the verge of possibly fighting Martinez, providing Martinez beats Cotto.

Why not Kessler vs Bika or Kessler vs Abraham/Stieglitz 3 winner?

Bika is a possibility, and I dont understand why he wasn't mentioned by Sauerland. Stieglitz/Abraham is not possible due to conflicts in télévision rights.

[Jloro]

He should fight GGG, HE would decapitate him if he is in the same form as he was for Froch II