By Scott Gilfoid: WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (41-2, 23 KO’s) is catching former WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) at the perfect time in the Dane’s career just when he’s starting to show some serious wear and tear from the combinations of a lot of hard fights and then natural aging process. Stieglitz and Kessler will be meeting on April 14th at the Parken, Copenhagen.
Kessler-Stieglitz
Abraham likely to get Kessler-Stieglitz winner
By Scott Gilfoid: If you were one of the many boxing fans that were hoping to see American talents WBC/WBC super middleweight champion Andre Ward or Andre Dirrell get the first crack at the April 14th winner of the Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) vs. Robert Stieglitz (41-2, 23 KO’s), you can pretty much forget all about that happening because it’s not going to go down.
Kessler will get taken out by Stieglitz unless he stops him early
By Scott Gilfoid: We’re about to see former WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) get exposed again when he steps up the level of opposition and takes on the much improved WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (41-2. 23 KO’s) on April 14th at the Parken, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kessler may not get past Stieglitz
By Scott Gilfoid: 32-year-old former WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) finds himself as a much in demand fighter by the top super middleweights in the division – Carl Froch, Andre Ward, Lucian Bute, Andre Dirrell, Anthony Dirrell – who all can’t wait to get a crack at him to add his scalp to their resume.
Mikkel Kessler vs. Robert Stieglitz on April 14th
By Allen Fox: The previously scheduled November 5th fight between WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (40-2, 23 KO’s) and Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) has a new date of April 14th at the Parken, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kessler’s surgery a success; will fight Stieglitz in March or April
By Allen Fox: Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) reportedly underwent successful finger surgery on his right hand and will now begin his rehabilitation period. Kessler will be facing WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz in March or April depending on how well Kessler’s finger responds during the rehab period.
Kessler vs. Stieglitz: Mikkel out to try and prove himself again
By Jason Kim: Former super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) had proven himself that he was one of the best fighters in the world last year after coming back from a loss to Andre Ward in 2009 to defeat WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch by a 12 round decision.
Quick Q&A with Mikkel Kessler
By Ian Aldous: Photo credit: Team Sauerland – Mikkel Kessler (44-2) will attempt to become a World champion once again when he challenges Robert Stieglitz (40-2) for the WBO super-middleweight championship on 5th November. During a busy media day this past week, Mikkel took the time to answer the following questions.
Kessler targeting the winner of the Super Six tourney instead of Bute
By Eric Thomas: Former two-time super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) isn’t interested in fighting IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute after Kessler’s fight against WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (40-2, 23 KO’s) on November 5th at the Parken, in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kessler and Stieglitz purses for November 5th fight
By Allen Fox: Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KO’s) and WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (40-2, 23 Ko’s) are going to be both well paid for their November 5th fight at the Parken, in Copenhagen, Denmark. According to Danish news site eb.dk, Kessler will receive approximately $1.4 million for the bout, while Stieglitz will be making around $3 million. Not bad money for a champion that a lot of boxing fans see as a paper champ.