Kessler wins it 8 rounds to 4, after losing 3 of the first 4 rounds. Pascal slows down significantly, and Kessler's sharp accurate punches would do real damage.
I have to go with Kessler, if he comes back in shape, to win this one by UD, after avoiding the danger Pascal brings in the early rounds. Kessler, if in shape, have a great jab and trows a lot of combos. Pascal swings to rip the other guy's head off, but by doing so, he gases after 4-5 rounds but even worst, he leans forward and lower is head. He then, becomes a great target for the counter right hand of Kessler. Would still be happy to watch it.
Kessler's always in shape. It's his prime that's lacking. He's been injured too much during this career and even though I love Kessler (no homo), I'm afraid he may not beat a top guy again. I'm looking forward for Kessler/Stieglitz. WIll be a good judge of where Kessler is
Pascal should still be a 168lb guy. If he took half a stone of muscle off the top half of his body he'd be a far more effective fighter.
His stamina would increase, as much as his flaws in skills and foot work would be more evident with the top SMW. He would be able to ko people but would always be beind on the score cards.