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Kessler-Andrade update!

16 Mar 2007 17:16       hits 4132 Print version

WBA/WBC super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler of Denmark and mandatory challenger Mexican Librado Andrade squared off at todays press conference in Copenhagen for the first time prior to their March 24 showdown. On that night they will battle it out for both titles at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. The fighters were all smiles and neither one bragged at todays press meeting. Librado Andrade (24-0, 18 KOs) downplayed his own chances and seemed humble and satisfied with landing the title shot. Kessler (38-0, 29 KOs) however stated to the media, that the most dangerous opponents are often the ones, who play the role of a nice guy. Andrade, who arrived in Copenhagen yesterday, was followed by his brother and fellow middleweight fighter, Enrique Ornelas, while Andrades trainer Wayne McCullough will team up and arrive in Copenhagen this Saturday


Source: fightnews.com

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Kessler outpoints Andrade! 25 Mar 2007 17:22

Kessler outpoints Andrade!

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