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By Ace Freeman (20-Nov-2009)
Watch as WBA super middleweight champion Mikkel Kessler (167 pounds) and challenger Andre Ward (166.5 pounds) both made weight this afternoon in Oakland, California ahead of their “Super Six World Boxing Classic” Stage 1 match up set for Saturday night!
World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Mikkel ‘Viking Warrior’ Kessler of Denmark and undefeated Andre ‘S.O.G’ Ward of Oakland both weighed in under the super middleweight limit for their “Super Six World Boxing Classic” Group Stage 1 showdown this Saturday, Nov. 21, from the the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. to be televised live on Showtime (10 PM ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and Sauerland Event in association with Antonio Leonard Productions. Doors open at 4:30 PST.
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Mikkel Kessler vs. Andre Ward Weigh-in:
Video courtesy of Showtime
World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Mikkel ‘Viking Warrior’ Kessler of Denmark and undefeated Andre ‘S.O.G’ Ward of Oakland participated in the free public press conference Wednesday for their Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 1 showdown this Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
Kessler will enter the ring for the 12-round match in three days with a record of 42-1 with 32 knockouts. Ward is 20-0 with 13 knockouts..
This is the first Super Six fight in America. The Europeans held serve in the opening Group Stage 1 fights Oct. 17 on SHOWTIME, Arthur Abraham knocking out Jermain Taylor and Carl Froch outpointing Andre Dirrell in Germany and England, respectively.
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One Response to “Watch Mikkel Kessler and Andre Ward weigh-in in Oakland!”
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Ace Freeman Says:
I think Kessler is the favorite to win this tourney for good reason but from day 1 I’ve felt that Ward is a sleeper.
I think he could upset Kessler. Am looking forward to finding out tonight!
November 21st, 2009 at 2:09 am
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