Kessler hater, now a huge fan.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Scar, May 25, 2013.


  1. Scar

    Scar VIP Member

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    Picked Froch to win this fight by stopping Kessler but didn't ever dream of seeing Kessler perform this way at this stage of his career. Really impressive performance. I had it 115-113 for Kessler but safely bet money on Froch knowing it's in England and he will get the nod either way. Really impressive fight and performance from both.
     
  2. MrMagic

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    Respect to you Scar, Kessler is a genuine warrior.

    He's a credit to our sport, don't know how you can hate the guy.

    Carl Froch won the fight 115-113 for me, both men were hurt during the bout and it was awesome to watch both men get hurt and come back strong, truly remarkable.
     
  3. sjohnb1989

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    im the same man, never really liked Kessler before, but im a fan now. He has bags of heart but hes a humble guy too. Dont know how you had it 115-113 to Kessler. I had it 116-112 to Froch
     
  4. Elliot

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    I wouldn't say I was a hater and I had it Froch by a large margin. but Kessler preformed brilliantly.
     
  5. kirk

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    Ive liked Kessler since pre JC fight, but not sure how one could think he won that fight.


    Anyways, respect to Kessler, hes a true warrior.
     
  6. Suga

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    I had it 115-113 Froch. Kessler is past his prime. A prime Kessler beats Froch any day of the week
     
  7. Scar

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    Thank you. Both are great for the sport. Will be very sad to see Kessler retire. He deserved a big win before going away and he, in my view at least, could have gotten the nod in this fight. Unforgettable night.
     
  8. Dece Bal

    Dece Bal Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Awesome fight. Both performed a lot better than in their first fight. Very impressed with Mikkel. Didn't think he could still perform this well. :good
     
  9. christo

    christo Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Sharing the same thought.:good
     
  10. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    I had it a draw. I see the Froch win as fair, though. Kessler showed guts...Froch did too. Good scrap.
     
  11. Zavy

    Zavy A fan among experts Full Member

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    Especially with the layoffs.
     
  12. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, prime Kessler probably kos Froch. Even tonight, the disparity in hand speed and reflexes was clearly evident.
     
  13. JoeAverage

    JoeAverage Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I had it 115-113 for Kessler too.

    But I knew that with 4-5 even rounds, the judges would not dare give pretty much all of those to Froch with 18.000 screaming Brits there.

    Basically KEssler evaded beautifully Froch's punches and Froch was only able to hit Kessler with the jab here and there. Kessler on the other hand provided plenty of highlight reel power punches on Froch's head. But, I knew that Kessler would have to win even more impressively to get the win in Froch's home country.
     
  14. Outboxer

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    I'm actually struggling to come up with reasons for why someone would hate Kessler. He tests himself against top fighters, he always gives it a good effort, he's a tough, solid boxer and comes across as likeable outside the ring. No theatrics, no controversy, he just does his job.
     
  15. Scar

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    Totally agree about Kessler being the smarter fighter and landing the more beautiful/skilled shots. I guess these type of punches easily steal me away compared to Froch's predictable punches. Still I thought Kessler looked better when he landed than Froch and still consider him the winner in my eyes. Regarding a decision in England, for****ingget it, simple as that.