Ward is the last and only American Olympics gold medalist from the past 14 years. IF he doesn't stand a chance then Kessler is superman. Of course he has a chance. A good one.
All I can say is, there will be some very shocked European fans when this fight happens for a few reasons...One Ward is big, he is bigger then everyone Kessler has fought except Andrade. Ward is very fast, and he has better power then most of you think. Its just that the way he fights, he doesnt really look to knock fighters out. Kessler will have his hands full, My only question is how Ward handles being on the big stage, if that isnt a problem then beatting Kessler wont be a problem either.
The only shocked fans will be the deluded American fans that thought Ward was ready for Kessler that will get shocked by how easily he gets handled. Ward will handle the big stage okay. He'll take his beating like a man.
Look, Kessler is the champion and Ward is the upcoming super-talent. So Kessler is the favorite - that is fine. But trying to make it sound like Kessler is on another planet is just not being a serious boxing fan. I have seen 15-20 fights with Kessler and about 8 of Ward's fights, several of these live. I doubt some of the ones who think Ward is another Haussler will be very shocked. Ward is fighting in his own backyeard. Kessler comes to the US for the first time in a major fight and memories of the night in Wales will make his spine all gooey when he enters the arena to the roar of the home crowd. In this moment Kessler and his fans will realize that they were so wrong.
When Ward eats the right hand straight down the pipe you will know where you went wrong in your assesment.
No he does not. It took 7 rounds for Ward to to TKO Andy Kolle, and Kolle wasn't even knock down once, and Ward was hitting Kolle with everything but the kitchen sink. It took Paul Williams one round to knock out Andy Kolle. Oh did I mention Ward is chinney?
Kessler will completely break down Ward mentally and physically. Early on Ward will realize he's not as good as he thought he was and more than likely get KTFO. Kessler is more powerful, has abit better handspeed, and is much more intelligent. Theres nothing Ward possesses that Kessler can't deal with. Plain and simple
Wad hasn't faced anyone that can be competitive with him. When Ward does that, and yes it will happen against Kessler, is when we'll see what he's made of in heart and determination.
I like Ward. But the thing is, as good as Ward is, he doesn't do anything better than Kessler. Kessler is bigger, stronger, more experienced, and just as quick.