Best fights of Mikkel Kessler
Over 15 years as a professional, Mikkel Kessler has compiled a 46-3 (35) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mikkel Kessler defeats Carl Froch
On April 24, 2010 Mikkel Kessler fought Carl Froch for the WBC super middleweight title. Kessler was 31 years old with a record of 42-2, and Froch was 32 with a record of 26-0. Kessler was coming off a loss, while Froch was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Kessler won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Mikkel Kessler KOs Allan Green
On May 19, 2012 Mikkel Kessler fought Allan Green for the vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title. Kessler was 33 years old with a record of 44-2, and Green was 32 with a record of 31-3. Both Kessler and Green were on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Allan Green via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Mikkel Kessler KOs Éric Lucas
On January 14, 2006 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA super middleweight title against Éric Lucas. Kessler was 26 years old with a record of 36-0, and Lucas was 34 with a record of 38-6-3. Kessler was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Lucas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Éric Lucas via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Mikkel Kessler defeats Librado Andrade
On March 24, 2007 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA (Super) and WBC super middleweight titles against Librado Andrade. Kessler was 28 years old with a record of 38-0, and Andrade was 28 with a record of 24-0. Kessler was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak and Andrade was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Kessler won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Mikkel Kessler loses to Carl Froch in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 25, 2013 Mikkel Kessler, the WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion, met Carl Froch, the IBF super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Kessler was 34 years old with a record of 46-2, and Froch was 35 with a record of 30-2. Kessler was on a 4-fight winning streak and Froch was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Froch.
6. Mikkel Kessler KOs Markus Beyer
On October 14, 2006 Mikkel Kessler fought Markus Beyer for the vacant WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Kessler was 27 years old with a record of 37-0, and Beyer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kessler was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Markus Beyer via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Mikkel Kessler KOs Brian Magee
On December 8, 2012 Mikkel Kessler fought Brian Magee for the vacant WBA (Regular) super middleweight title. Kessler was 33 years old with a record of 45-2, and Magee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kessler was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Brian Magee via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Mikkel Kessler defeats Anthony Mundine
On June 8, 2005 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA super middleweight title against Anthony Mundine. Kessler was 26 years old with a record of 35-0, and Mundine was 30 with a record of 23-2. Kessler was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak and Mundine was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kessler won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Mikkel Kessler KOs Danilo Haussler
On October 25, 2008 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA super middleweight title against Danilo Haussler. Kessler was 29 years old with a record of 40-1, and Haussler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kessler was coming off a win. Kessler stopped Danilo Haussler via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Mikkel Kessler KOs Gusmyr Perdomo
On September 12, 2009 Mikkel Kessler defended his WBA super middleweight title against Gusmyr Perdomo. Kessler was 30 years old with a record of 41-1, and Perdomo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kessler was on a 2-fight winning streak. Kessler stopped Gusmyr Perdomo via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.