116-112 Froch. Happens to be the same score that I had for Kessler in F/K I. Although, that fight was a much closer fight IMO, if that makes any sense. I felt Froch had this mostly in hand(scorewise) going into the late rounds, with Kessler trying to play catch up. IIRC, the other fight seemed to be a more back and forth type of affair, with the feeling of the decision largely unclear up until the end. Anyway, this was the better action fight from start to finish IMO. Both showed great big beards tonite.
1. Carl 2. Carl 3.Carl 4. Mikkel 5. Mikkel 6.Mikkel 7. Mikkel 8. Carl 9. Mikkel 10.Carl 11. Mikkel 12. Carl 114-114, Although the strong Froch Finished Edged in in my head.
Don't get on his ass for it, it was a close fight. I think 115-114 Froch was appropriate because it was my card. However, there were many close rounds.
Anyone who thinks Kessler won needs to be questioned. Yes, I agree it was a close fight. You can get as close as 115-113 to Froch, but giving Kessler more than 5 rounds is ludicrous. I'm sure you'll agree after watching the fight a second time.
Had Froch winning 115-113. Froch def. won, and it was closer to 116-112 than 114-114. But funny to see the scorecards from the two fights: Both fights had 115-113 Both fights had 116-112 From the first fight the last scorecard was 117-111 From this fight it was 118-110 So that's sets up for a third fight, right? Though I'd like to see Kessler retire.