In a lot of ways, 2012 was the best of times and the worst of times for fight fans. Competition for the eyeballs of fight fans created at least the hint of an effort to deliver good fights to the public and, although Golden Boy and Top Rank still insist on playing promotional turf war, both companies did a decent job of making some of the best fights within their power to make. … [Read more...]
The Super Middleweights: A Return to Cupcake Mountain
By all logic, the Super Six should've jump started the division to such a degree that fans would be reaping the benefits for years to come. Instead, after a solid two years of good match-ups, the 168 lb. class seems to be settling back into its pre-tournament malaise as a division where Euro-champs play keep away with the belts while facing one questionably qualified challenger … [Read more...]
Rankings Update: Kessler doesn’t make it, Sanchez debuts, more…
The Boxing Tribune's World Rankings have been updated and, with a light fight schedule last week, there are only a few movements worth noting: -- Mikkel Kessler made his debut at light heavyweight with a stunning fourth round knockout of Allan Green last Saturday and will likely make his way into many Top 10 lists at 175. However, as impressive as it was, this was a debut … [Read more...]
Kessler Stops Green in Four
Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark - Mikkel Kessler (45-2, 34KOs,) closed the show early, stopping the visiting Allan Green (31-4, 21KOs) with a brutal left-hook at the 17 second mark of round number 4. In the process, he took the WBC's light heavyweight 'silver' title. In somewhat of a crossroads fight, Dane, Kessler sought to reclaim his "Viking Warrior" status among his rabid … [Read more...]
Kessler and Green Meet to Rehab Careers, Saturday in Copenhagen
By Gary Purfield Saturday from Copenhagen, Denmark former super middleweight’s Mikkel Kessler and Allan Green look to get back on track after dropping key fights and spending extended time out of the ring. They are stepping up in weight to meet in a twelve round light heavyweight bout after participating in the Showtime Super Six tournament. Kessler (44-2, 33 KO) was … [Read more...]