Froch vs. Kessler 2

Success of Froch-Kessler 2 could see Sauerland & Hearn make Abraham v Groves

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abraham3422By Boxing Muse: The business relationship formed between rival promoters Kalle Sauerland and Eddie Hearn in the organization of Froch V Kessler 2 could mean a possible match up of Armenian born German slugger ‘King’ Arthur Abraham and English young lion ‘Saint’ George Groves.

The historic rivalry between Germany and England under the rules of Queensbury plus the clash of these two boxer’s style surely leads to an exciting fight that would surely enthrall fans on both sides, if it was set in Germany or England.

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Prediction: Kessler beats Froch by split decision

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By Chris Carlson: Although few fighters if any can match the quality of opponent that Carl Froch has faced since his introduction to the big time in his 2008 fight with Jean Pascal, make no mistake about it, his legacy is on the line. Not only legacy but a fight with the legend of longevity Bernard Hopkins, is waiting in the wings in what would be a hall of fame sealer for Carl “The Cobra” Froch. There is only one problem. The Viking Warrior is standing in his way and Mikkel Kessler has plenty of skill along with grit to make his “Warrior Call” be heard to the roof tops of the O2 Arena in London. Another week, another 50-50 fight and win-win for boxing fans across the world.

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Froch: I was at 75% last time I fought Kessler; this time he’s getting the full Cobra

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froch47By Scott Gilfoid: IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KO’s) is still claiming he wasn’t at his best the last time he faced Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO’s) three years ago in Denmark, and was beaten by him in a 12 round unanimous decision loss.

Froch complains that he had problems getting to Denmark, how his girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and how the venue for the fight had changed several times.

Froch said on his column at thisisnottingham.com “This time he’s not getting a 75 percent Carl Froch…he is going to get the full Cobra…the truth is I had completely lost my appetite for it after the ash cloud had grounded all planes across Europe.”

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Froch vs. Kessler 2: Carl could lose even worse this time

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froch922By Scott Gilfoid: The timing of the rematch between IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KO’s) and Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO’s) isn’t good for the 35-year-old Froch in his May 25th fight against the Dane at the O2 Arena in London, UK.

It would have been much better for Froch to be facing Kessler immediately after Froch’s defeat at the hands of WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward in December 2011, because Froch has had two easy fights since then and he’s now under the crazy belief that he can beat Kessler by throwing lots of punches in combinations.

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Froch: I’m gunning for Kessler

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froch12By Dan Henderson: Today I will take a look at the upcoming rematch between IBF super middleweight champion Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and WBA strap holder Mikkel Kessler. Froch dropped a close points decision to Kessler back in 2010 in Denmark whilst both fighters were participating in the Super Six boxing tournament and ever since then Froch has been itching to avenge the defeat and finally he’ll have his opportunity when they both meet in a highly anticipated rematch on May 25th at o2 Arena, London.

Froch was speaking today to SkySports and this is what he had to say, “I’ve lost to him and I need to beat him, he’s in trouble. I’m gunning for him and I’ll be looking for the stoppage. I wasn’t 100 per cent and I still nearly beat him. Now, I’m on the crest of a wave.

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Groves thinks he’ll get the Froch-Kessler 2 winner

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groves1By Scott Gilfoid: With Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (16-0, 12 KO’s) signing with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport this week, Groves now thinks he has a good chance to fight the winner of the May 25th unification fight between IBF super middleweight champion and WBA champion Mikkel Kessler.

Groves, WBO, #3 WBA, #6 WBC, #7 IBF, said to Sky Sports News “Signing with Matchroom, I’m a step closer to maybe fighting the winner of Froch vs Kessler.”

Groves shouldn’t get his hopes up to face the Froch-Kessler winner because that simply isn’t going to happen. Let’s put it this way; Kessler is likely going to beat Froch again, and there is no way that Kessler will waste time fighting someone like Groves because he doesn’t have a fan base.

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Froch-Kessler 2: Carl’s confidence sky-high for May 25th rematch in London

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froch45342By Scott Gilfoid: IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KO’s) is going into his May 25th rematch with WBA champion Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO’s) riding a two-fight win streak that might well be a 20 fight win streak because the two victories seem to have taken Froch leave from his senses as it’s made him way too confident for what he’s actually accomplished in the ring.

Froch beat an unproven IBF champion Lucian Bute, and light heavyweight fringe contender Yusaf Mack. It’s not as if Froch went out there and schooled Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward in back to back fights. We’re talking about lesser talents than Dirrell and Ward, both of which dominated Froch, although Dirrell wasn’t given the decision in his fight with Froch.

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Groves to fight on Froch-Kessler 2 undercard on May 25th

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groves56By Scott Gilfoid: An announcement is expected to be made this Monday by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport that super middleweight contender George Groves (16-0, 12 KO’s) will leave Frank Warren Promotions and signing with his stable, according to the dailystar.co.uk.

Hearn plans on putting Groves on the undercard of the May 25th fight card head-lined by his fighter IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch facing Mikkel Kessler in a rematch at the O2 Arena in London, UK.

In moving to Matchroom Sport, Groves’ fights will now be televised on Sky, so he’ll likely be reaching a lot more boxing fans than before with BoxNation.

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DeGale picking Froch to beat Kessler on May 25th

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froch33By Scott Gilfoid: WBC Silver super middleweight champion James DeGale believes IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KO’s) has what it takes to get past WBA World super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO’s) in their rematch on May 25th at the O2 Arena in London, England.

DeGale said “I fancy Froch. He’s going to come through and win.”

I wish I could agree with DeGale, I really so, but I happened to have seen their previous fight and it was pretty clear that Kessler was the more talented fighter. Kessler has the better hand speed, better power, better technique and got the better of Froch in the exchanges.

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Froch: I’m going to beat Kessler

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froch9By Scott Gilfoid: IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch (30-2, 22 KO’s) plans on throwing away any idea of using boxing tactics in his rematch against WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (46-2, 35 KO’s) in their rematch on May 25th.

Froch believes the best way to beat Kessler is to go right at him and turn it into a war like he did in stopping former IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute last May in Nottingham, England.

Froch said to thesun.co.uk “It can only go one way…Carl Froch will win. As soon as I get in there, I’m going to pick up with round 13 where I left off with round 12 in Denmark. It’s a case of standing in range.

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