Froch vs. Kessler II - "WARRIORS CALL" - AFTERMATH AND BREAKDOWN THREAD

Great fight what we was all hoping for and some of us was expecting. The undercard proved to be what we all expected. Not worthy of a PPV card. The adverts on a PPV was a joke if you ask me. Couldn't believe the amount of adverts in between rounds and breaks, although they refrained for the main event. They shouldn't of been advertising when people are paying £15 a pop. Especially with all the sponsors and adverts plastering the ring. But its a business and they are capitalizing on the situation. So we have to understand why.

That fight was for going to live and embracing the night and the atmosphere, you dont see many fights like this in a lifetime. TV didnt do it justice. To all the people who had the chance to sit and watch that ringside, I hope you all enjoyed yourself. It was an epic fight, it was a go-to fight.

The 118-110 score from one of the judges was a joke IMO. I actually had it level going into the final round. Had it 115-114 Froch in the end. The last round Froch put in was unbelievable and he deserved to win. I had it by a round, but you can't argue with any give or take on that, self interpretation and what not, a couple of rounds for Froch would of been acceptable depending on how you saw the fight. But 8 rounds?

Kessler also proved the doubters wrong, he showed the heart of a champion when down on the scores early. Froch had him wobbling in the last round, Kessler had Froch hurt aswell. It was a truly awesome fight.

The US will want number III. No doubt about it.

Froch is a fantastic fighter and so is Kessler. Froch will call for Andre Ward, but personally whether it be here or not, I just don't think he beats Ward and neither does Kessler. Ward is a class above and a very smart fighter, who knows all the tricks of the trade. But Froch doesn't have to beat Ward to prove himself, he proved himself not only tonight, but has done time and time again. Step too far IMO though, whilst Froch is one tough cookie, he is always open for shots and Ward had a point in the interview with Sky. The US is where its at, whether we like it or not. Wembley is the only place to stage that fight in this country. However, Carl has got a point to. He faced Ward in America, Ward was saying Carl is undefeated in Britain and thats why he wants the fight here, but Ward cant say much about that either! It works both ways does it not?

Froch is the money man now and he SELLS tickets!


Oh......and one last thing.

- Steve Lillis (Boxing Monthly)