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Kessler KOs Green in fourth round

Sun, 20 May 2012 01:04:00 +0300

Former WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (45-2, 34�KOs) scored a�fourth round�KO over Allan Green (31-4, 21�KOs) on�Saturday night at�Parken Stadium in�Copenhagen, Denmark. Green dropped Kessler in�round one but Kessler stayed out of�trouble for the rest of�the round. Kessler responded to�rock Green in�rounds two and three, then finished him with with a�left hand to�the chin in�round four. Kessler claimed the vacant WBC Silver light heavyweight title

Weights: Mikkel Kessler-Allan Green in Denmark

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:10:00 +0300

The weights are in for tomorrow night’s main event between Mikkel Kessler and Allan Green for the WBC Silver Light Heavyweight World Championship. Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33KOs) weighed in at 76,7 kg. [169-pounds] Allan Green (31-3, 21KOs) weighed 77,9 kg. [171.7-pounds]

Kessler, Green Face To Face and Workout Shots

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 +0300

Allan Green (31-3, 21 KOs) continued his war of words with Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KOs) today at the final press conference in Copenhagen. Three days ahead of their WBC Light Heavyweight World Championship (Silver) clash at Denmark´s famous PARKEN Stadium, Green claimed that the Viking Warrior was a long way past his prime. Kessler moves up from a long stint at 168-pounds, with several championships secured at the weight. Photos by Photo Wende.

Kessler vs Green For The WBC Silver Title in Play, 5/19

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:13:00 +0300

According to sources in Denmark and the United States, the World Boxing Council has approved a «WBC silver title fight at light heavyweight» — for Mikkel Kessler when he returns on May 19 in Copenhagen. Kessler´s opponent is said to be Allan Green. It will be the Viking Warrior´s debut at 175 and his first fight since June of last year

Stieglitz Ready For Groves, Annoyed With Kessler

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:34:00 +0300

Robert Stielglitz (41-2, 23KOs) is annoyed with the recent collapse of his upcoming world title defence against Mikkel Kessler and is ready to concentrate on mandatory challenger George Groves in the coming months. The 30 year-old, who has made five defences of the WBO super-middleweight belt, was due to face the former 168lb king on April 14th in a bout that has already been rescheduled and is not prepared to wait any longer for the Dane to rearrange the clash

Stieglitz vs Groves: SES Boxing Wins The Purse Bid

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:20:00 +0300

BoxingScene.com has been informed that SES Boxing, who promote WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (41-2, 23KOs), secured the rights to the mandatory defense against British titleholder George Groves (14-0, 11KOs). The WBO held a purse bid earlier today in Budapest, Hungary. Reportedly SES submitted «around $800,000.»

Andre Ward vs Mikkel Kessler Rematch Being Targeted?

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:56:00 +0300

Danish tabloid Ekstrabladet writes that Kalle Sauerland, promotor of former WBA and WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33KOs), has flown to the United States to negotiate a return fight between the the Danish superstar and WBC/WBA champion André Ward (25-0, 13KOs), who won the recent Super Six tournament and owns a 2009 technical decision win over Kessler

Kessler injured, fight postponed

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:52:00 +0300

Former world champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33 KOs) has sustained a hand injury in training, forcing him to postpone his hotly-anticipated November 5 clash with WBO Super-Middleweight Champion Robert Stieglitz (40-2, 23 KOs) to early 2012. The venue will remain Copenhagen´s PARKEN Stadium, and all tickets purchased will remain valid. The new date for the show, which will be co-promoted by Team Sauerland and SES boxing

Stieglitz-Kessler on Nov 5

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:42:00 +0300

Team Sauerland and SES Boxing have announced a�special media tour featuring WBO Super Middleweight Champion Robert Stieglitz and three-time world champion Mikkel Kessler, who will collide at�Copenhagen�s PARKEN Stadium on�November�5. There will be�press conferences in�Berlin and Copenhagen

Kessler’s Fee For Bute Not Even Close To Pavlik’s Info

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:57:00 +0300

Sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations advised BoxingScene.com that Mikkel Kessler was getting «far less» than the reported $3.5 million to fight IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute. On Tuesday, former Kelly Pavlik withdrew from Saturday’s scheduled fight with Darryl Cunningham. The Showtime televised bout was taking place at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio

Kessler Stops Bouadla in Six Rounds in Copenhagen

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:58:00 +0300

Copenhagen, Denmark�� Former super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (44-2, 33KOs) made his ring return in�style by�stopping French boxer Mehdi Bouadla (22-4, 10KOs) in�six rounds. Bouadla went down in�the sixth from a�build up�of�pure punishment. It�was Kessler�s first bout since last April�s win over Carl Froch and the eye injury

Photos/Weights: Mikkel Kessler 166, Mehdi Bouadla 166

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:34:00 +0300

The weights and photos are in for Saturday’s huge show from from Copenhagen, Denmark. Former super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler returns for the first time since suffering a serious eye injury that forced him to withdraw from the Super Six tournament

Kessler vs Bouadla Announced For June 4 in Denmark

Mon, 09 May 2011 17:37:00 +0300

According to former super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (43-2, 32KOs), his return is officially scheduled for June 4 in Copenhagen. The opponent will be Mehdi Bouadla (22-3, 10KOs) of France. Kessler has not fought since last April’s decision win over Carl Froch in the Super Six Boxing Classic. The Danish star withdrew from the ongoing tournament with an eye injury

Andrade/Ornelas headline May 6

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:47:00 +0300

On Friday, May 6, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California will be the site of a family reunion, La Habra, California�s favorite fistic brothers and longtime top contenders Librado Andrade and Enrique Ornelas, return home to Southern California to fight on the same card for the first time in over six years

Kessler vs Stieglitz in The Works For June Clash

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:31:00 +0300

Sauerland Event, the promotional company that represents Mikkel Kessler (43-2, 32KOs), has confirmed that a huge offer has been sent to WBO super middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz (39-2, 23KOs) to face Kessler in a June title clash in Denmark. BT reports the offer was over three million Danish kroner

Ward injury could delay Abraham fight

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:38:00 +0300

Andre Ward said after his victory over Sakio Bika that he injured his left index finger a couple weeks ago, and getting it fixed could delay his fight with Arthur Abraham. Showtime and Dan Goossen, Ward�s promoter, have talked about Ward fighting Abraham in March, in one of the Super Six semifinals, but Ward said that may not be possible

Q&A: Sakio Bika

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:02:00 +0300

World super middleweight contender Sakio Bika spoke to Fightnews and stated that he is confident of defeating WBA 168lb champion Andre Ward on November 27th in a bout televised by SHOWTIME. Bika will be fighting for the WBA championship in a bout outside SHOWTIME�s Super Six tournament where Ward has already secured a semi-final berth

Super Six News: Abraham-Froch, Ward-Dirrell, Green Out?

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:27:00 +0300

As previously reported on BoxingScene, the upcoming Super Six clash between Arthur Abraham and Carl Froch, scheduled for October 2, will likely have the vacant WBC super middleweight title at stake. The general manager for Sauerland Event, Chris Meyer, advised BoxingScene that Kessler will likely vacate his WBC title - and because Andre Dirrell [WBC #1] is scheduled to fight WBA champion Andre Ward

Super Six Shocker: Mikkel Kessler Withdraws, Injured

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:13:00 +0300

The Super Six Boxing Classic has taken yet another blow as WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler has withdrawn from his fight with Allan Green, scheduled to take place on September 25 in Denmark and televised by Showtime. Based on the reports in Denmark, Kessler is suffering from an eye injury that has affected his vision for the last few months. Kessler was advised to stay away from sparring

Froch-Kessler: Results

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:02:00 +0300

In a big �Super Six� round two match, Mikkel Kessler (43-2, 32 KOs) dethroned previously unbeaten WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (26-1, 20 KOs) by unanimous decision on Saturday night at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. The fight was very close and fought at a very high level. Both fighters had their moments landing big shots and neither was able to get the upper hand for long

Kessler: Carl Froch Doesn't Fight Well Going Backwards

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:46:00 +0300

Hometown superstar Mikkel Kessler turned in a gutsy and heroic performance�capped by a scintillating 12th round�to win a unanimous decision and register his first points in the groundbreaking SHOWTIME� Super Six World Boxing Classic, giving Carl Froch his first professional career loss at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark on Saturday night

Kessler, Froch make weight

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 10:01:00 +0300

WBC Super Middleweight champ Carl Froch (right) weighed in at 167 ¼ pounds (75.9 kg) and former middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler measured 167 pounds (75.8 kg) during Friday�s weigh-in in Herning, Denmark. The two 168-pounders will collide in a Group Stage 2 showdown of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, April 24 on SHOWTIME� (9 p.m., ET/PT, same-day coverage) from MCH Arena, in Herning, Denmark

Lucas vs. Andrade on May 28

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:25:00 +0300

Following his successful return to the ring last December, former WBC super middleweight champion Éric Lucas (39-7-3, 15 KOs.) will be looking to add a 40th win to his outstanding pro record on Friday, May 28th in Quebec City. Considered a Quebec boxing hero, Lucas will be lacing up the gloves against the ever popular Librado Andrade (28-3-0, 21 KO)

Carl Froch Bends, Agrees To Kessler Fight in Herning

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:06:00 +0300

The venue battle is over, WBC champion Carl Froch has agreed to face Mikkel Kessler in Herning, Denmark on April 17. For the last few weeks there was an ongoing dispute over the venue. Froch wanted the fight to take place in Copenhagan because the location would be easier, in terms of travel, for his Nottingham fans. After going back and forth with Sauerland Event, Froch agreed to face Kessler in Herning

Mikkel Kessler in Berlin

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:57:00 +0300

Mikkel Kessler (42-2, 32 KOs) has moved his training camp from Copenhagen to Berlin. He is working out at the famous Max-Schmeling-Gym at Team Sauerland´s headquarters near the Olympic Stadium. �I enjoy being in Berlin,� the Viking Warrior said. �The facilities are great and we train very hard. I will be in perfect shape when I take on Froch.� Kessler will battle it out with WBC Champion Carl Froch in the second round of the Super Six World Boxing Classic in April

Froch vs Kessler in Trouble? Carl Rejects Fight Venue

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:24:00 +0300

WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch is playing hard to get with Mikkel Kessler. Froch is refusing to fight in the Danish city of Herning, demanding a new fight venue for title fight on April 17. Froch fears that most of his fans will be unable to travel all the way to Herning for the fight

Stieglitz vs Siacca?; Kessler Drops Trainer; Ruhling Passes

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:49:00 +0300

Henk Ruhling: Dutch promoter, manager, agent and matchmaker Henk Ruhling has passed away at the age of 89. Ruhling got into boxing after WWII had ended and was in his day one of the major power brokers in Europe. He also worked for many years in South America and the Caribbean. At home in the Netherlands Ruhling managed and promoters fighters like Jan and Rudi Lubbers, Wim Snoek, Rudi Koopmans, Alex Blanchard

Mikkel Kessler's Training For Froch

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:11:00 +0300

Former WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler will work with a mental trainer as part of the preparations for the April 17 showdown against WBC king Carl Froch in Denmark

Mikkel Kessler's Training For Froch

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:11:00 +0300

Former WBA super middleweight champ Mikkel Kessler will work with a mental trainer as part of the preparations for the April 17 showdown against WBC king Carl Froch in Denmark

Froch-Kessler in Denmark

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:43:00 +0300

Reigning WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch will return in April for his next Super Six outing against Danish superstar Mikkel Kessler in April. �We�ve confirmed a date of April 17th for the Kessler fight,� revealed Froch�s promoter Mick Hennessy

Ward defeats Kessler

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:06:00 +0300

SHOWTIME�s acclaimed Super Six World Boxing Classic continued Saturday as undefeated Olympic gold medalist Andre �S.O.G.� Ward (21-0, 13 KOs) scored an eleventh round technical decision over WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel �Viking Warrior� Kessler (42-2, 32 KOs) at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. Ward had the perfect game plan as he surprisingly dominated Kessler, whose face was busted up by unintentional headbutts and punches. Scores were 97-93, 98-92, 98-92

Kessler: "Ward Was The Better Man"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:12:00 +0300

Mikkel Kessler suffered the second loss of his career on Saturday night in Oakland, California. The boxer most felt would win the Super Six super middleweight tournament, was battered, bruised and decisioned by the undefeated Andre Ward. Kessler had problems dealing with speed and movement of the much quicker Ward

Weights from Oakland

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:49:00 +0300

Mikkel Kessler 167 vs Andre Ward 166.5 (WBA super middleweight champonship)

Sartison-Bozic for WBA title

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:55:00 +0300

Another boxing highlight on the November 28 �Universum Champions Night� card at the König Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany. WBA #2 rated super middleweight Dimitri Sartison (25-1, 16 KOs) will face #3 Stjepan Bozic (23-3, 14 KOs) will meet for the vacant WBA super middleweight championship as Mikkel Kessler has been elevated to super champion

Froch-Kessler Clash, Hennessy Wants it in Britain

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:50:00 +0300

Mick Hennessy, promoter of WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch, wants to bring his fighter's next clash, with WBA champion Mikkel Kessler, to a venue in Britain. Froch won a close split decision over Andre Dirrell last Saturday in Nottingham. Kessler faces Andre Ward on November 21 in the challenger's backyard of Oakland. Kessler's bout with Froch is more than likely heading to Denmark

Kessler TKOs Perdomo

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:42:00 +0300

WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (42-1, 32 KOs) successfully defended his title for second time and, what is probably more important, made a final step towards the Super Six super tournament with the fourth-round TKO over mandatory challenger WBA #1 Gusmyr Perdomo (16-3, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at the MCH Messecenter Herning in Herning, Denmark

Ward KOs Pudwill, Kessler next. Toney destroys Greer

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:33:00 +0300

The 2004 Olympic Games gold medalist Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) scored an impressive third round KO over Shelby Pudwill (22-4-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California. Ward, who thoroughly outboxed Pudwill in the first two rounds

Kessler risks �Super Six� spot

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:03:00 +0300

WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler (41-1, 31 KOs) has vowed not to underestimate mandatory challenger Gusmyl Perdomo (16-2, 10 KOs). The duo came face-to-face for the first time today during the official press conference at the MCH Herning in Denmark. They will meet in the ring again on September 12, with SHOWTIME airing the fight on a special Saturday primetime edition of ShoBox: The New Generation at 10 p.m. ET/PT (same day tape delay)

Sauerland wins Kessler purse bid

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:17:00 +0300

Team Sauerland today won the purse bid for WBA Super-Middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler´s mandatory defense against Gusmyl Perdomo with an offer of $2,114,000 (USD). General Manager Chris Meyer was pleased about the outcome. �We really wanted to promote Mikkel´s first fight as a member of our team

Super Middleweight Tournament Presser

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:02:00 +0300

Madison Square Garden in New York City, the first stop on the press conference tour to announce Showtime's super middleweight tournament. Featuring Arthur Abraham, Mikkel Kessler, Carl Froch, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward, who was not present due to illness.

Super Middleweight Tournament Officially Announced

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:56:00 +0300

Showtime has officially informed BoxingScene.com that a press conference is scheduled for Monday, July 13, at New York's Madison Square Garden to officially announce the super middleweight tournament. Showtime has advised us that all six fighters will attend, including Arthur Abraham, Carl Froch, Mikkel Kessler, Jermain Taylor, Andre Dirrell and Andre Ward. All of the promoters involved, Sauerland Event, Lou DiBella, Gary Shaw, Mick Henessey and Dan Goossen are scheduled to attend

Kessler/Sauerland Deal Puts Showtime Tourney in Place

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:12:00 +0300

With the recent announcement that WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler has signed with German-based Suaerland Event, the proposed super middleweight tournament by Showtime is finally in place. Kalle Sauerland told reporters that Kessler was heading to the United States on Monday, July 13, for press conference in New York. The same press conference that BoxingScene.com has been talking about for the last few days

Kessler, Haussler public workout!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:41:00 +0300

Mikkel Kessler and Danilo Haussler have voiced their confidence ahead of Saturday´s WBA super-middleweight title fight in Oldenburg, Germany. After both fighters underwent a brief public practice session today, they answered questions from the media in great detail. "I never underestimate my opponents," the Danish champion said. "Danilo Haussler is physically very strong but I have advantages when it comes down

Kessler focused on Sartison!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:12:00 +0300

On Saturday, former WBA and WBC super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler, will make his first ring start since his decision to loss to unbeaten legend Joe Calzaghe last November, when he fights for the vacant WBA super middleweight title against Dimitri Sartison in Copenhagen. "I am trying to climb back to the top of the mountain," Kessler said. "My whole focus right now is on Sartison....I must take care of business

Calzaghe-Kessler Postfight Presser!

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:44:00 +0300

It was a beaming Joe Calzaghe who faced reporters after his hard fought twelve round unanimous points decision over Mikkel Kessler. Joe looked pretty fresh, and other than a small lesion in the middle of his forehead one wouldn't have guessed he'd just gone twelve rounds with what many had considered his toughest challenger to date

Calzaghe reigns supreme!

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:36:00 +0300

There is now no question who the world's best 168-pounder is. Unbeaten WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe (44-0, 32 KOs) claimed the WBC and WBA titles from previously unbeaten Mikkel Kessler (39-1, 29 KOs) on Saturday night at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales in front of 50,000+.

Calzaghe-Kessler Presser!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:29:00 +0300

WBC/WBA champion Mikkel Kessler and WBO champion Joe Calzaghe met at today's final press conference in advance of their super middleweight unification superfight on Saturday at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I could win," stated Kessler. "For me it is now or never!" Kessler stated that beating Anthony Mundine in Australia before 15,000 hostile fans has prepared

Calzaghe, Kessler make weight!

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:55:00 +0300

Both Joe Calzaghe and Mikkel Kessler have made the 168lb limit for their WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight unification super clash on Saturday in Cardiff, Wales. Calzaghe scaled in at 167.5 lbs. while Kessler was initially slightly over the limit and had to strip to hit the magic 168lb mark right on the button

Calzaghe-Kessler heats up!

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:03:00 +0300

Joe Calzaghe has fired back at Mikkel Kessler who earlier this week vowed to knock out the Welshman and questioned whether he wants an all out war at the Millennium Stadium. Kessler, who meets Calzaghe in the massive super-middleweight unification fight on November 3, stated that Calzaghe could use spoiling tactics in the clash of the titans and said he would not been keen on trading toe-to-toe. But that has provoked a furious

Kessler: I'm gonna smash Calzaghe!

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:47:00 +0300

"I actually fear that Calzaghe will do all match spoiling efforts to try to block me out of the game," says WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (39-0, 29 KOs) . "So I´ll obviously have to face him the hardest way of all and smash him within the distance." Now just 12 days away from the much anticipated super middle triple unification clash with fellow undefeated WBO reigning

Calzaghe: How will Kessler cope?

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:07:00 +0300

"I landed over 1000 clean punches on Lacy and right now I'm punching harder, faster and more accurate than ever before so I wouldn't be surprised if I doubled that figure on Kessler," says WBO super middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe in regard to his November 3 bout with WBC/WBA champ Mikkel Kessler in Cardiff, Wales. Calzaghe, boxing's longest reigning world champion, will be making a division record-tying 21st WBO

Calzaghe-Kessler update!

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:47:00 +0300

Unbeaten WBO 168 pound champion Joe Calzaghe (43-0) looks set for a unification match with Danish WBC/WBA champion Mikkel Kessler (39-0) in the UK on November 3rd. The venue is pencilled to be the Millenium Stadium subject to final negotiations. The fight is one of the most eagerly awaited in the super middleweight division between two outstanding and unbeaten fighters with over 82 wins and no losses between them. In his

Kessler: "It May Be Calzaghe's Last Fight"

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:17:00 +0300

The wheels are in motion for a unification showdown between WBO super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe and WBC/WBC counterpart Mikkel Kessler. Last week, Calzaghe's promoter Frank Warren said that his fighter accepted a deal to meet Kessler in Denmark in what should be the highest payday of Calzaghe's career. The bout is slated to take place in September

Calzaghe Agrees To Terms For Kessler Fight

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:09:00 +0300

Promoter Frank Warren was on BBC Radio Five Live and revealed that a bout between WBO super middleweight champ Joe Calzaghe and his WBC/WBA counterpart Mikkel Kessler is close to a done deal. Calzaghe will travel to Kessler's backyard of Denmark to make the fight happen, likely in September. "[Kessler's promoter] Mogens Palle has made an offer for Joe to fight Kessler in Denmark in September. We've accepted and

Schedule and pay demands to keep Kessler and Calzaghe apart

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:00:00 +0300

A super middleweight fight to unify Joe Calzaghe's WBO and Mikkel Kessler's WBC and WBA belts looks further off than ever. After Calzaghe stopped Peter Manfredo, star of "The Contender" reality TV show, to retain his title for the 20th time, promoter Frank Warren said Kessler's camp wouldn't meet the proposed July date.

Kessler outpoints Andrade!

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:22:00 +0300

It was one-sided but still spectacular and exciting as the bout was fought at a very high pace. Andrade kept moving forward and threw a very high volume of punches. Both fighters fought to control the center of the ring in the first round, wich resulted in a fairly even round. The Mexican challenger bloodied Kessler's nose in the third, but still the champion moved well in the ring and outscored Andrade with harder and more precise

Kessler-Andrade update!

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:16:00 +0300

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)

Kessler targets Calzaghe!

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:50:00 +0300

After impressively disposing of three-time world champion Markus Beyer inside three rounds, unified WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler says he's ready to face the 168lb division's other unified champion Joe Calzaghe in a superfight for the undisputed title. "I would be glad to fight Joe under the right financial conditions," said Kessler. "I would go to England or he could come to Denmark. I will beat him in either place.

Kessler on Calzahge comments!

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 21:45:00 +0300

"I don't know why Joe continues to call out Roy Jones, Hopkins and these other guys," says Mikkel Kessler in reaction to Joe Calzaghe's post fight comment that he wants to lure Bernard Hopkins out of retirement for his next fight. "He should want what the fans want which is that he and I get it on. Joe knows in his heart that he cannot beat me.....let's settle it where it should be settled in the boxing ring." Kessler's promoter

Kessler KOs Beyer in 3!

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:52:00 +0300

Super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (38-0, 29 KOs) retained his WBA world title and added the WBC world title of Markus Beyer (34-3-1, 13 KOs) with a spectacular third round KO on Saturday night at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Not many connects early on, Kessler was very busy with his excellent left jab, while the southpaw Beyer concentrated on the body. Kessler finally opened up in round three

Beyer facing long odds!

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 14:02:00 +0300

Three-time WBC super middleweight champion Markus Beyer could hang up his gloves on Saturday night in Copenhagen -- win or lose. "I never think of a defeat," says Beyer. "However, as a boxer at my age I also don't plan in the long term. I only look fight to fight." The 35-year-old Beyer (24-2-1, 13 KOs) faces his biggest challenge on Saturday evening at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, when he faces taller, stronger, younger and unbeaten

Calzaghe returns October 14!

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 10:26:00 +0300

Sports Network Promoter Frank Warren confirmed to Fightnews.com this evening that WBO/IBF Super-middleweight champion Joe Calzaghe will return to action at the MEN Arena in Manchester on October 14th. He stated, "Joe will return to the 20,000 MEN Arena in Manchester where he had his crowning night to beat Jeff Lacy in March for the unification of the WBO and IBF titles. We hope to announce the details of the opponent on Wednesday once the contract

Beyer-Kessler in 168 unification?

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:46:00 +0300

Three-time WBC super middleweight champion Markus Beyer (34-2-1) of Germany could travel to Denmark on October 14th to face the unbeaten WBA titlelist Mikkel Kessler (37-0) at the Brøndby Hallen in Copenhagen. Beyer, coming off a technical draw against Sakio Bika, hopes to get a dominant victory over the unbeaten Kessler, who wants to add another belt to his collection and continue to clean up the division. "Boom Boom" Beyer, at 35 is eight years

Kessler retains WBA super middleweight title

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 17:00:00 +0300

Denmark (Ticker) - Mikkel Kessler retained his WBA super middleweight title Saturday night with a 10th-round technical knockout of former champion Eric Lucas. Defending his title for the second time and fighting before a partisan crowd at Brondby Arena, Kessler dominated the action as he punished Lucas, who once held the division's WBC belt.

Lucas set for title challenge

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 15:19:00 +0300

The task is formidable for Eric Lucas this Saturday as he faces Mikkel Kessler for the WBA super-middleweight world championship. When asked who his opponent most resembles on former WBC champion Lucas resume, trainer Stephane Larouche described Kessler as a cross between Roy Jones and Fabrice Tiozzo. �He�s as big as Tiozzo and he�s also using that long range distance that he learned from amateur boxing,� says Larouche, talking of the two men

Q&A: Mikkel Kessler!

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:03:00 +0300

One boxing pundit has called him "the European Oscar de la Hoya." He is just 26 years old. He has blond good looks that makes the girls tipsy. And he certainly can fight. Guessed? He is WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler of Denmark (36-0, 27 KOs). Fightnews interviewed Kessler as he is getting set to defend his title against former champion Eric Lucas in Copenhagen on January 14th

Kessler defeats Mundine!

Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:09:00 +0300

WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (36-0) of Denmark retained the championship against Anthony Mundine (23-3) at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia tonight by unanimous twelve round decison. Scores were 116-112 Hubert Earle of Canada, 120-108 Hank Miers of the Netherlands and 117-113 Takeshi Shimakawa of Japan. Mundine surprised the champion by standing his ground in round one and exchanging solid combinations against the power punching Kessler...

Mudine ready to go 12!

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 12:54:00 +0300

Former WBA super middleweight champion Anthony Mundine is in for the toughest fight of his career when he challenges Mikkel Kessler WBA super middleweight champion Wednesday night at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia. Mundine stated. "Kessler will definitely be my strongest opponent. I'm predicting a victory. I'll do whatever is necessary..."

Kessler-Mundine is off!

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 16:09:00 +0300

The WBA super middleweight world title fight between unbeaten champion Dane Mikkel "The Viking Warrior" Kessler (35-0, 27 KOs) and Australian Anthony Mundine (23-2, 18 KOs) is off. The bout, which was slated for May 11 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia, was scrapped after Kessler injured his back in training...