Ward and Kessler may go the 12 with AA. I suspect Ward to lose and Kessler to win against AA. Dirrell may lose a UD, if he keeps the distance, but I doubt he'll avoid AAs punches for 12 rounds.
Yeah, he just go an incredibly hard to penetrate defense and a dangerous offense...what more does he need?? Taylor could not have won that fight, unless the rules are changed and hitting gloves scores points. Abraham is an effective fighter who is hard to hit clean and makes people nervous with his explosive attacks.
Kessler can not only last the full 12, but he can also beat Abraham. I think Abraham knocks everyone else out though. Froch and Ward for sure, and he also stands a chance of KOing Dirrell as well... if he can catch him.
He knocked Taylor out with 14 seconds left, as did the apparently rubbish Froch. It's not unreasonable to think Taylor was better before getting punched all over the ring, on home turf, by Froch. So, in short, there is no reason why Froch won't just survive this fight, but will win it. The guy Dirrell would certainly survive, as he is elusive, putting it kindly.
Well, AA has yet to be knocked down. AA defeated Miranda on points while spitting blood from a double-broken jaw for EIGHT rounds. It takes some serious firepower to get him down. If somebody in this tournament might do that, Kessler or Froch are the names on my list (concerning power). Froch will try and get KTFO while trying. Kessler... I don't know.
Of course . . . infact Kesller, Ward and Dirrel can all beat him. I want to make it clear . . . I'm not saying "will" . . . I'm saying "can". Among the three I'm giving Kesller 75% of beating AA.