Their first fight in 2010 was the best bout of the "Super Six" tournament and saw Kessler win a close decision in his home country of Denmarrk.Some thought Froch deserved the edge,but I thought Kessler deserved a close nod in a spirited bout.
In the interim,since the first fight,Froch lost to Andre Ward,then won the IBF belt with a dazzling performance over Lucien Bute before a KO defense of Yusef Mack.
Kessler has lost his belt to Ward before the Froch fight,which saw him take Froch's title and then vacate it due to eye issues that forced Kessler from the ring for a year.
Since then,Kessler knocked out Allan Green in a highlight film of a KO and then added a stoppage of Brian Magee.
The winner of the bout will likely leap to the top of a list for a rematch with Andre Ward,who does not have a ton of possibilities for lucrative bouts.
That rematch may not have a ton of cache' in the USA,but if Ward is willing to travel to Europe to battle the winner,that could add quite a payday to his pockets...
Froch is considered a slight favorite based on the Bute performance and the fight being held in England,but I can see the bout going either way,but I lean towards Kessler,who is more technically sound.
I think this should be another good one and well worth watching.
The bout will be shown live at six on HBO and then will be replayed at ten.
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