Kessler vs. Ward Results
Published: Nov 21 2009 by: Jake Emen
Results from the Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward Super Six Showdown!
The last remaining Group Stage 1 fight in the Super Six Tournament was between Mikkel Kessler and Andre Ward. These two boxers were two of the favorites in the competition. Kessler brought in all of the world-class experience, while Ward brought an undefeated record, and the advantage of fighting in his hometown. How did the Kessler vs. Ward fight turn out? Check out our full, detailed coverage of the fight and the live Kessler vs. Ward results that ProBoxing-Fans.com has provided.
Kessler vs. Ward Results
The Andre Ward vs. Mikkel Kessler fight is now over, and regardless of who you picked to win the bout, it surely didn't transpire in the way you expected it. One of the classic adages in boxing is that "speed kills" and it didn't take more than 10 seconds for that to be realized in the Kessler vs. Ward bout.
Right from the opening bell, an aggressive Andre Ward unleashed his amazingly fast and sharp punches towards Kessler, who never seemed to be able to catch up. The speed clearly bothered him, he couldn't land his punches on the moving target, he couldn't get set and he couldn't react in time to avoid the punches that Ward was throwing.
After the fight, Kessler complained about Ward's holding and Ward's head butting. Both of those things factored into the bout for sure. Kessler had cuts opened up on both sides of his face because of head butts, and the holding on the inside certainly impeded Kessler's offense. However, it would be silly to think that was the deciding factor.
In truth, Kessler simply couldn't catch up to Andre Ward, who displayed not just fantastic speed but also great focus to maintain his game plan over the curse of the night. Kessler never stopped trying, but after midway in the fight, the cuts started to become worse and Kessler began complaining about not being able to see. After another cut was opened over his right eye, matching wounds after his left eye and under his right eye, the doctor stopped the fight. Because the final cut was ruled to have been caused via head butt, the fight headed to the scorecards.
The final scorecards were 97-93, 98-92 and 98-92 for Andre Ward, who wins via technical decision after the fight was stopped about midway through the 11th round. With that, Andre Ward has to be considered the favorite in the Super Six Tournament. Additionally, let's not forget that he carries home the WBA super middleweight championship and retains his undefeated record.
For what it's worth in terms of the Super Six, Andre Ward receives 2 points for his victory. Had the fight been stopped via a cut caused from a punch, Ward would have received the additional point. See our full Super Six Standings and Results page for more information.
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congrats to ward for that win, he really knows how to use his head (literally) as he has in numerous other fights. I have to say I am so ashamed of the (new) american fighters can we run any faster and potshot and hold any more. just as direll in the froch fight, these kind of matches make me want to quit watching boxing. ward clearly headbutted time and time again with great ramifications on the fight. I have seen kessler fight many times and he is a great fighter who will duke it out with anyone. although I suppose when you get away with dirty tactics for your whole carrier it makes things much easier for ward. oh nevermind I forgot GOD is on only his side
I lost my home internet because we moved, so I wasn’t able to watch this fight. From what I read, complaints about Ward’s head-butting, hitting and holding and whatnot sound over-done. Ward was winning the battle on both the OUTSIDE and the inside. Head butts (intentional or otherwise) and dirty clinching are not a factor in an outside boxing match, not at all. Also, it strikes me as extremely hypocritical that when Ward does something, it’s dirty as hell. When Carl Froch does it, it’s making a real fight of it. Oh, except that Ward has speed and skills to boot…
Oh, definitely Rich, Kessler’s complaining was a bit of sour grapes to me… and I was surprised to see it from him. Honestly, after the first Ward combination it was clear that Kessler couldn’t cope with the speed and would be in for a long night… Ward’s awkward inside game didn’t help him, but it wasn’t the reason for the loss.
just to clarify I did not care who won the fight, I just wanted to see a good fight. Kessler is always a slow starter which I figured he would need a round or three to figure out ward but even the ref said he counted at least 5 supposed “unintentional” headbutts. if you watched the fight you would have seen ward charging in face down ramming his forehead into kessler face time and time again with absolutly no point deduction warnings of any kind. I personally love boxing and love a good fight, but absolutely hate to see that kind of behavior from any fighter. I don’t think any of the remaining 5 should have to fight somebody like him simply on the basis of personal uneccessary damage from somebody that intentionally does it. the other guys with maybe the exception of froch are real stand-up fighters. I can’t wait for the 2 andre’s fight they will probably burn holes in the outsides of the ring from running laps. actually one right in the middle from dancing, holding each other all night.