Mikkel Kessler Boxing News
Mikkel Kessler backing Thorslund to become next Danish World Champion
March 2nd, 2018
Mikkel Kessler is backing Dina Thorslund (10-0, 6 KOs) to follow in his footsteps and become the next Danish World Champion when she challenges former two-time World title holder Alicia Ashley (24-11-1, 4 KOs) for the WBC Female World Super Bantamweight strap on March 10 at the Struer Energi Park. → read full story
Mikkel Kessler’s comeback delayed to March by tick bite
October 16th, 2017
Mikkel Kessler has been forced to delay his comeback after contracting Lyme Borreliosis – a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks. → read full story
Mikkel Kessler: “I really believe Skoglund will win this fight!”
September 6th, 2017
Former five-time World Champion Mikkel Kessler believes Erik Skoglund (26-0, 12 KOs) will upset the odds and defeat hometown hero Callum Smith (22-0, 17 KOs) on September 16 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool. → read full story
An Answer for Adrien “The Problem” Broner
July 29th, 2017
By Jack Granard: When Adrien Broner (33-2, 24 KOs) burst onto the scene, many crowned him the heir to Floyd Mayweather’s crown. → read full story
The Viking Warrior Returns: Kessler announces comeback
March 31st, 2017
Danish boxing legend Mikkel Kessler (46-3, 35 KOs) announced his plans to return to the ring at a press conference today at the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers Hotel. → read full story
Mikkel Kessler makes comeback, Froch interested
March 31st, 2017
By Scott Gilfoid: In a press conference earlier today in Copenhagen, Denmark, Mikkel Kessler officially announced on Friday that he’s resuming his boxing career after being retired for 4 years, and Carl Froch appears to be very interested. → read full story
Mikkel Kessler making a comeback
March 30th, 2017
By Scott Gilfoid: Former WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (46-3, 35 KOs) is reportedly coming out of his 4-year retirement to take part in a tournament called “World Boxing Super Series,” according to Bt.dk. → read full story
Mikkel Kessler: Khattab is in great shape, ready for Grafka
September 30th, 2016
Mikkel Kessler says his protégé Abdul Khattab (14-1, 4 KOs) is in great shape ahead of his clash with Bartlomiej Grafka (18-22-3, 9 KOs) on October 15 at the Arena Nord in Frederikshavn. → read full story
Kessler could return to the ring for Ward or Froch fights, says Nelson
February 10th, 2015
By Scott Gilfoid: The soon to be 36-year-old former WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (46-3, 35 KOs) is reportedly interested in returning to the boxing ring if he can get a big fight against either Andre Ward or Carl Froch to fight for their straps, according to Sky Sport’s Johnny Nelson. → read full story
Kessler vs. Ward: Sauerland to fight for Mikkel’s career against Andre
February 3rd, 2015
By Oliver Norager: Former WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (46-3, 35 KO’s) may have lived a short retirement after all. → read full story
